Foster, Rhode Island
Foster: Town in Providence County, Rhode Island
About
Foster is a town located in the county of Providence in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,606. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,747 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Foster
| Population : | 4,747 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Rhode Island (United States) |
| County : | Providence County |
| Postal code : | 02825 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 401 |
| Area : | 134420382 km2 |
| Altitude : | 525 feet / 160 meters |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 13:00:43 (21st December 2024) |
| Population growth : | 2.97% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Foster is located at 41°51'13"N 71°45'29"W (41.8537100, -71.7581200).
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- Official Website
Official website of Foster
Demographics
The population of Foster increased by 2.97% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,606 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,638 | 0.69% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,656 | 0.39% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,666 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,675 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,681 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,701 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,704 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,720 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,745 | 0.53% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,747 | 0.04% | estimation process |
People born in Foster (5)
People born in Foster, including politician Nelson Aldrich, middle-distance runner Ray Buker, businessman Whipple Van Buren Phillips, .
List
- William S. Hayward (Mayor of Providence, Rhode Island) he was born in 26/02/1835
- Sarah Susan Phillips (- 24 May 1921) she was born in 17/10/1857
Schools in Foster
College & universities near Foster, RI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130217 | Quinebaug Valley Community College | Danielson (CT) | 06239-1436 |
Stations (27)
Amtrak & bus stations near Foster, RI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PVD | Providence station | 100 Gaspee Street | RAIL |
| KIN | Kingston station | 1 Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| WOR | Union Station | 2 Washington Square | RAIL |
| FOX | Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut | 39 Norwich Westerley Rd. | BUS |
| WLY | Westerly station | 14 Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
Post offices near Foster
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| East Killingly Post Office | East Killingly (CT) | 06243 |
Other places with the same name (8)
- Foster , Michigan township in Ogemaw County, Michigan with a population of 811 people.
- Foster , Pennsylvania township in western Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania with a population of 240 people.
- Foster , Minnesota city in United States of America with a population of 227 people.
- Foster , Oklahoma city in Garvin County, Oklahoma, United States of America with a population of 161 people.
- Foster , Missouri human settlement in Bates County, Missouri, United States of America with a population of 111 people.
- Foster , Wisconsin human settlement in Wisconsin, United States of America with a population of 96 people.
- Foster , Nebraska village in Nebraska, USA with a population of 51 people.
Other cities in Providence County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Providence County , RI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Providence | 179,270 | The capital and most populous city of Rhode Island. |
| Cranston | 81,142 | The second most populous city in Rhode Island. |
| Pawtucket | 71,710 | The second most populous city in Providence County, Rhode Island. |
| East Providence | 47,337 | A city in Providence County, Rhode Island. |
| Woonsocket | 41,545 | The second-largest city in Rhode Island. |
| Cumberland | 35,207 | Town of the United States |
| North Providence | 32,507 | Town in Rhode Island, United States |
| Smithfield | 21,842 | County seat of Johnston County, North Carolina |
| Central Falls | 19,468 | City in Rhode Island |
| North Smithfield | 12,576 | Town in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States |
| Valley Falls | 11,547 | City in Kansas, United States |
| North Scituate | 11,171 | Census designated place in Massachusetts |
| Cumberland Hill | 7,934 | Census-designated place in Providence County, Rhode Island |
| Pascoag | 4,577 | Census-designated place in Providence County, Rhode Island |
Distance to Other Cities
Foster distances to largest Rhode Island cities
