Foley, Minnesota facts for kids
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Foley
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Benton |
| Founded | 1890 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.55 sq mi (6.61 km2) |
| • Land | 2.55 sq mi (6.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,139 ft (347 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,711 |
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2,682 |
| • Density | 1,061.89/sq mi (409.96/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Codes |
56329, 56357
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| Area code(s) | 320 |
| FIPS code | 27-21536 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394779 |
| Sales tax | 7.375% |
Foley (pronounced FOH-lee) is a city in Minnesota, United States. It's the main town, or county seat, of Benton County. In 2020, about 2,711 people lived there. Foley is also part of the larger St. Cloud area.
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History of Foley
Foley was named after its founder, a person named John Foley. The city was officially started in 1890.
Geography of Foley
Foley covers an area of about 2.51 square miles (6.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Two important roads, Highway 23 and Highway 25, run through the city. These highways help people travel in and out of Foley.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 172 | — | |
| 1910 | 710 | 312.8% | |
| 1920 | 837 | 17.9% | |
| 1930 | 798 | −4.7% | |
| 1940 | 961 | 20.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,089 | 13.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,112 | 2.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,271 | 14.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,606 | 26.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,854 | 15.4% | |
| 2000 | 2,154 | 16.2% | |
| 2010 | 2,603 | 20.8% | |
| 2020 | 2,711 | 4.1% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 2,682 | 3.0% | |
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Foley's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 2,603 people living in Foley. These people lived in 964 homes, and 631 of those were families.
Most people in Foley were White (97.7%). A small number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 0.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Foley was 31.6 years old. About 29% of the residents were under 18 years old. Around 14.4% of the people were 65 years old or older.
Local News
The local newspaper in Foley is called the Benton County News. It comes out every Tuesday and is owned by Star Publications.
See also
In Spanish: Foley (Minnesota) para niños
