What is the median household income in Foster Township, MI?
The median household income in Foster Township, MI is $55,385 (±$9,900) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
In Foster Township, the median household income went from $43,833 in 2015–2019 to $55,385 in 2020–2024 (+26.4%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median household income
- $55,385 (±$9,900)
- Median renter income
- $26,250 (±$5,782)
Income in Foster Township against Ogemaw County, its state and the nation
| Foster Township | Ogemaw County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,385 (±$9,900) | $54,666 (±$2,368) | $72,875 (±$293) | $80,734 |
| Median renter household income | $26,250 (±$5,782) | $27,639 (±$9,312) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $56,058 (±$9,823) | $59,774 (±$2,912) | $87,130 (±$344) | $100,009 |
| Median gross rent | — | $823 (±$31) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Foster Township, median household income is not measurably different from Ogemaw County ($54,666).
It is also lower than in Michigan ($72,875).
It is lower than the national figure ($80,734).
In Ogemaw County, Foster Township ranks 9 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median household income.
Statewide, it ranks 1219 of 1,517.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Income against housing costs since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $43,833 (±$5,175) | $55,385 (±$9,900) | +26.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $118,400 (±$8,428) | $150,200 (±$15,284) | +26.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median household income in places near Foster Township
| Place | Distance | Median household income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foster Township | — | $55,385 (±$9,900) | — |
| Au Sable Township | 7.0 mi | $61,250 (±$27,239) | Not measurably different |
| Klacking Township | 7.5 mi | $64,500 (±$12,972) | Not measurably different |
| St. Helen | 7.6 mi | $44,871 (±$4,435) | Not measurably different |
| Rose City | 8.9 mi | $25,179 (±$13,642) | Lower |
| Ogemaw Township | 9.8 mi | $76,346 (±$15,600) | Higher |
| Richfield Township (Roscommon County) | 9.8 mi | $47,055 (±$4,189) | Not measurably different |
| Rose Township (Ogemaw County) | 10 mi | $55,491 (±$10,323) | Not measurably different |
| West Branch Township (Ogemaw County) | 11 mi | $62,955 (±$18,002) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Rose City, MI ($25,179).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ogemaw Township, MI ($76,346).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median household income across Ogemaw County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Churchill Township | $65,521 (±$7,082) |
| 4 | Klacking Township | $64,500 (±$12,972) |
| 5 | Hill Township | $64,453 (±$9,432) |
| 6 | West Branch Township (Ogemaw County) | $62,955 (±$18,002) |
| 7 | Goodar Township | $57,500 (±$22,995) |
| 8 | Rose Township (Ogemaw County) | $55,491 (±$10,323) |
| 9 | Foster Township | $55,385 (±$9,900) |
| 10 | Richland Township (Ogemaw County) | $54,191 (±$9,533) |
| 11 | Logan Township (Ogemaw County) | $53,125 (±$12,522) |
| 12 | Horton Township | $47,321 (±$13,279) |
| 13 | Mills Township (Ogemaw County) | $42,097 (±$12,226) |
| 14 | Cumming Township | $41,667 (±$10,484) |
| 15 | West Branch | $41,250 (±$8,854) |
Showing 13 of 16 places in Ogemaw County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Foster Township
What is the median household income in Foster Township?
The median household income in Foster Township is $55,385 (±$9,900) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Have incomes in Foster Township kept up with inflation?
In Foster Township, the median household income went from $43,833 in 2015–2019 to $55,385 in 2020–2024 (+26.4%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
What do renters earn in Foster Township?
The median renting household in Foster Township, MI earns $26,250 (±$5,782) a year.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Foster township, Ogemaw County, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Foster township, Ogemaw County, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Foster township, Ogemaw County, Michigan
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Foster township, Ogemaw County, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Foster township, Ogemaw County, Michigan
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Foster township, Ogemaw County, Michigan
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Foster township, Ogemaw County, Michigan (county subdivision:29860, in state:26 county:129).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B19013_001E, B19013_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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