Foster, Pennsylvania
Foster: Township in western Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
About
Foster is a township located in the county of Indiana in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 251 and a population density of 19 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 240 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Foster
| Population : | 240 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Indiana County |
| Area : | 13.2 km2 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 02:33:47 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 18 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.58% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Foster is located at 40°31'57"N 79°26'24"W (40.5325700, -79.4400400).
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- Official Website
Official website of Foster
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Foster decreased by 4.58% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 251 | - | census |
| 2011 | 250 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 249 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 250 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 248 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 245 | -1.22% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 244 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 242 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 241 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 239 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 240 | 0.42% | estimation process |
Schools in Foster
College & universities near Foster, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 214625 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington | New Kensington (PA) | 15068-1765 |
Stations (11)
Amtrak & bus stations near Foster, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAB | Latrobe station | 329 McKinley Ave | RAIL |
| GNB | Greensburg | Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr. | RAIL |
| PGH | Union Station | 1100 Liberty Avenue | RAIL |
| JST | Johnstown | 47 Walnut Street | RAIL |
| COV | Connellsville station | North Water Street and West Peach Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Foster
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Avonmor Post Office | Avonmore (PA) | 15618 |
Other places with the same name (8)
- Foster , Rhode Island town in Providence County, Rhode Island with a population of 4,747 people.
- Foster , Michigan township in Ogemaw County, Michigan with a population of 811 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 Indiana County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Indiana County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 13,120 | Borough in Pennsylvania |
| Smith | 4,347 | Township in Washington County, Pennsylvania |
| Burrell | 4,101 | Township in Indiana County, Pennsylvania |
| Blairsville | 3,204 | City in Union County, Georgia, USA |
| Rayne | 2,781 | Township in Indiana County, Pennsylvania |
| Germany | 2,737 | Township in Adams County, Pennsylvania |
| Snyder | 2,380 | Township in Blair County, Pennsylvania |
| Gilpin | 2,377 | Township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania |
| Robinson | 1,887 | Census-designated place in Indiana County, Pennsylvania |
| Brush Valley | 1,729 | Township in Indiana County, Pennsylvania |
| Ben Avon | 1,716 | Borough in Pennsylvania |
| Homer City | 1,585 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Chevy Chase Heights | 1,502 | Census designated place within White Township, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Locust | 1,383 | Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Clymer | 1,262 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Black Lick | 1,149 | Census designated place |
