Foster township, Minnesota
Foster township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Foster township is a geographic entity located in Faribault County, Minnesota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 251. The land area covers 35.42 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 251 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 46.4 yrs | ±7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 97 | ±22 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 110 | ±24 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 97 | ±22 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 13 | ±11 |
| Median Home Value | $216,300 | ±$23,926 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $99,688 | ±$30,680 |
| Per Capita Income | $50,867 | ±$9,275 |
| Poverty Rate | 0.9% | ±0.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 2 | ±2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.8% | ±1.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 127 | ±26 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93.8% | ±7.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF FOSTER
GUS Population: 250 (2024)
ID: 167918
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
60455 120TH ST, ALDEN MN 56009-4720
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GUS Population: 13,886 (2024)
ID: 167356
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ACCOUNTANT
PO BOX 130, 415 N MAIN ST, BLUE EARTH MN 56013
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Education
Listing 9 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | ALDEN, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | ALDEN, MN | |
| Special Education School Nearby | KG-12 | ALDEN, MN | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK | ALDEN, MN | |
| Special Education School Nearby | 08-12 | ALDEN, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | WELLS, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | WELLS, MN | |
| 5 Nearby | 3-17 | SCARVILLE, IA | |
| 1 Nearby | 3-10 | WELLS, MN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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WELLS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.3 mi away | 54 1ST STREET SW, WELLS, MN, 56097 |
(507) 553-3702
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RAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.6 mi away | 123 N MAIN ST, RAKE, IA, 50465 |
(641) 566-3388
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ALBERT LEA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.6 mi away | 211 E CLARK ST, ALBERT LEA, MN, 56007 |
(507) 377-4350
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LAKE MILLS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.8 mi away | 102 S LAKE ST, LAKE MILLS, IA, 50450 |
(641) 592-0092
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THOMPSON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.6 mi away | 102 JACKSON ST N, THOMPSON, IA, 50478 |
(641) 584-2829
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BLUE EARTH COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 19.2 mi away | 124 WEST 7TH STREET, BLUE EARTH, MN, 56013 |
(507) 526-5012
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WALDORF PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.4 mi away | 109 MAIN STREET NORTH, WALDORF, MN, 56091 |
(507) 239-2248
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ELMORE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.6 mi away | 107 E. WILLIS STREET, ELMORE, MN, 56027 |
(507) 943-3150
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BUFFALO CENTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.7 mi away | 221 N MAIN ST, BUFFALO CENTER, IA, 50424 |
(641) 562-2546
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NEW RICHLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.9 mi away | 119 S BROADWAY, NEW RICHLAND, MN, 56072 |
(507) 465-3708
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WELLS, MN US, located 7.5 miles from Foster township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.9° | 4.6° | 14.3° | 0.71" | 8.5" |
| February | 28.6° | 9.7° | 19.1° | 0.73" | 8.6" |
| March | 41.0° | 23.1° | 32.1° | 1.65" | 5.8" |
| April | 56.2° | 35.0° | 45.6° | 3.39" | 2.9" |
| May | 68.9° | 47.9° | 58.4° | 4.60" | 0.4" |
| June | 78.9° | 58.7° | 68.8° | 5.45" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.2° | 61.8° | 72.0° | 4.86" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.5° | 59.6° | 69.6° | 4.13" | 0.0" |
| September | 73.5° | 51.3° | 62.4° | 3.72" | 0.0" |
| October | 59.7° | 37.6° | 48.6° | 2.50" | 0.4" |
| November | 43.1° | 24.4° | 33.8° | 1.66" | 2.6" |
| December | 29.4° | 12.2° | 20.8° | 1.11" | 10.9" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walters city | City | 3.2 mi | — |
| Kiester city | City | 7.0 mi | — |
| Bricelyn city | City | 7.1 mi | — |
| Wells city | City | 7.3 mi | — |
| Alden city | City | 7.7 mi | — |
| Conger city | City | 9.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2704322076. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.