Foster County, North Dakota
Foster County: county in North Dakota, United States.
About
Foster County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Dakota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 3,343 and a population density of 2 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 3,165 inhabitants. Its county seat is Carrington. The county was created 153 years ago in 1872.
Quick Facts about Foster County
| Population | 3,165 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Dakota (United States) |
| Area | 1675 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.8% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.2% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 47.4571,-98.8830 |
| Altitude | 1,522 feet / 464 meters |
| Capital | Carrington |
| Establishment | January 01, 1873 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 05:33:09 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 2 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5.32% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 68℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Foster County is located at 47°27'25"N 98°52'59"W (47.4570800, -98.8830200). It has 4 neighbors: Eddy County, Griggs County, Stutsman County and Wells County.
Foster County map
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Foster County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Foster County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
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Weather
A chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Southeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Foster County
Official Website- Carrington
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Foster County decreased by 5.32% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,343 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,343 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,380 | 1.11% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,355 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,337 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,325 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,309 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,249 | -1.81% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,207 | -1.29% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,210 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,165 | -1.4% | estimation process |
North Dakota Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cass County | 183,904 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Burleigh County | 96,212 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| Bismarck | 74,018 | The capital of North Dakota. |
| Grand Forks County | 69,481 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| Ward County | 68,466 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| Minot | 47,428 | The most populous city in Ward County, North Dakota. |
| Williams County | 38,700 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| West Fargo | 38,194 | City in North Dakota, United States of America |
| Stark County | 32,107 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| Morton County | 31,503 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| Dickinson | 23,527 | City in North Dakota |
| Stutsman County | 20,498 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| Richland County | 16,156 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| McKenzie County | 15,242 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| Jamestown | 14,930 | City in Stutsman County, North Dakota, United States |
| Rolette County | 14,165 | County in North Dakota, United States |