Foster Center Facts
| Area | 7.5 mi² |
| Population | 750 |
| Male Population | 385 (51.3%) |
| Female Population | 365 (48.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +14.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +0.9% |
| Median Age | 45.5 years (Male: 44.1, Female: 46.6) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 41.78510, -71.71951 |
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Foster Center Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 657 | 715 | 743 | 743 | 750 |
| Population Density | 88.1 / mi² | 95.9 / mi² | 99.6 / mi² | 99.6 / mi² | 100.6 / mi² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Foster Center Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 0% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foster Center | +13.1% | +3.9% | +0% |
| Rhode Island | +7.9% | +2.7% | -0.9% |
| United States | +46.9% | +27.2% | +13.7% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Foster Center Median Age
Median Age: 45.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foster Center | 45.5 yrs | 46.6 yrs | 44.1 yrs |
| Rhode Island | 39.9 yrs | 41.3 yrs | 38.1 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Foster Center Population Density
Population Density: 101 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foster Center | 750 | 7.46 sq mi | 101 / mi² |
| Rhode Island | 1 million | 1,544.9 sq mi | 675 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Foster Center Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Foster Center CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foster Center | 14,823 tn | 19.76 tn | 1,987.9 tons/mi² |
| Rhode Island | 14,716,552 tn | 14.11 tn | 9,526 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Foster Center CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 14,823 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 19.76 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 1,987.9 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Cyclone | High (8) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12/15 | 11:36 AM | 3.3 | 15.7 km | 5,400 m | 0km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut | usgs.gov |
| 6/16/00 | 4:02 AM | 3.3 | 97.7 km | 9,800 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 3/22/96 | 8:22 PM | 3.1 | 41.1 km | 11,900 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 10/2/94 | 2:36 PM | 3.3 | 76 km | 10,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 10/2/94 | 11:27 AM | 3.7 | 77.6 km | 10,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 8/24/89 | 3:56 PM | 3 | 70.9 km | 5,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 10/15/85 | 8:00 PM | 3 | 80.7 km | 2,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 6/17/82 | 2:14 PM | 3 | 62.8 km | 2,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 1/27/82 | 6:50 PM | 3 | 63 km | 2,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 12/20/77 | 5:44 PM | 3.1 | 84.9 km | 0 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Foster Center, Rhode Island
Foster Center is a village in the town of Foster, Rhode Island, United States. It was listed as a census-designated place (CDP) in 2010, with a population of 355. Historic elements of the village are included in the Foster Center Historic District, w..
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