Foustown Facts
| Area | 7.5 mi² |
| Population | 8,903 |
| Male Population | 4,377 (49.2%) |
| Female Population | 4,526 (50.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +13.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +18.0% |
| Median Age | 39.3 years (Male: 38.8, Female: 39.7) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $66,816 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 39.99510, -76.77163 |
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Foustown Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,862 | 7,641 | 7,548 | 9,044 | 8,903 | 8,773 | 8,561 |
| Population Density | 1,044.2 / mi² | 1,014.9 / mi² | 1,002.5 / mi² | 1,201.2 / mi² | 1,182.5 / mi² | 1,165.2 / mi² | 1,137.1 / mi² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridFoustown Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 18% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foustown | +13.2% | +16.5% | +18% |
| Pennsylvania | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Foustown Median Age
Median Age: 39.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foustown | 39.3 yrs | 39.7 yrs | 38.8 yrs |
| Pennsylvania | 40.2 yrs | 41.6 yrs | 38.6 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Foustown Population Density
Population Density: 1,183 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foustown | 8,903 | 7.53 sq mi | 1,183 / mi² |
| Pennsylvania | 12.8 million | 46,054.2 sq mi | 278 / 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
Foustown Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1760 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
Foustown Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $32,797 | $33,227 | $43,616 | $61,531 | $58,555 | $75,063 | $73,788 | $66,816 |
| Total GDP | $241.8M | $261.8M | $369M | $557.5M | $565.6M | $764.5M | $779.4M | $702M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Foustown CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foustown | 147,567 tn | 16.57 tn | 19,599.8 tons/mi² |
| Pennsylvania | 244,899,672 tn | 19.12 tn | 5,317.6 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
Foustown CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 147,567 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 16.57 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 19,599.8 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | 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. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13/19 | 12:30 AM | 3.44 | 78.4 km | 26,710 m | 19km SSW of Mifflintown, Pennsylvania | usgs.gov |
| 7/16/10 | 9:04 AM | 3.6 | 98.3 km | 7,030 m | 1km NW of Germantown, Maryland | usgs.gov |
| 6/3/10 | 12:25 PM | 3.05 | 20 km | 1,500 m | Pennsylvania | usgs.gov |
| 12/27/08 | 5:04 AM | 3.37 | 34.2 km | 3,610 m | Pennsylvania | usgs.gov |
| 11/14/97 | 3:44 AM | 3 | 47.4 km | 5,000 m | Pennsylvania | usgs.gov |
| 1/16/94 | 1:49 AM | 4.6 | 72.8 km | 5,000 m | Pennsylvania | usgs.gov |
| 1/16/94 | 12:42 AM | 4.2 | 74.8 km | 5,000 m | Pennsylvania | usgs.gov |
| 4/23/84 | 1:36 AM | 4.2 | 36.5 km | 5,000 m | Pennsylvania | usgs.gov |
| 4/19/84 | 4:54 AM | 3 | 39.7 km | 5,000 m | Pennsylvania | usgs.gov |
| 10/6/78 | 7:25 PM | 3 | 22.1 km | 5,000 m | Pennsylvania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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