Foster Township, Madison County, Illinois facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Foster Township
Township
Location of Illinois in the United States
Country	United States
State	Illinois
County	Madison
Settled	November 2, 1875
Area
• Total	31.34 sq mi (81.2 km2)
• Land	30.86 sq mi (79.9 km2)
• Water	0.48 sq mi (1.2 km2)
Elevation	548 ft (167 m)
Population  (2010)
• Estimate  (2016)	4,020
• Density	132.6/sq mi (51.2/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
FIPS code	17-119-27182

Foster Township is a community located in Madison County, Illinois, in the United States. It's a place where people live and work, just like a town or a city.

As of the 2010 census, about 4,091 people lived in Foster Township. There were also 1,663 homes or housing units in the area.

History of Foster Township

Foster Township was named after a person named Oliver Foster. He was one of the first people to settle in this area. Oliver Foster came from New Hampshire, a state located far to the east in the United States.

The township was officially established on November 2, 1875. This means it has been a recognized community for a long time.

Geography and Land Area

Foster Township covers a total area of about 31.34 square miles. To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of a medium-sized city.

Most of this area is land, about 30.86 square miles. The rest, about 0.48 square miles, is covered by water. This water might include small rivers, streams, or ponds within the township.

Population and Demographics

Understanding the population helps us know how many people live in an area. In 2010, the population of Foster Township was 4,091 people.

By 2016, the estimated population was slightly less, around 4,020 people. These numbers come from official counts like the U.S. Decennial Census, which happens every ten years.

See also

In Spanish: Municipio de Foster (condado de Madison) para niños