Foley, Missouri facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Foley, Missouri
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Odd Fellows Building in Foley, Missouri in June 2018
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Location of Foley, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Lincoln |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.20 sq mi (0.51 km2) |
| • Land | 0.20 sq mi (0.51 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 443 ft (135 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 89 |
| • Density | 454.08/sq mi (175.25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63347
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| Area code(s) | 636 |
| FIPS code | 29-24886 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394780 |
Foley is a small city located in Lincoln County, Missouri, in the United States. According to the 2020 census, about 89 people lived there.
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Exploring Foley's Past
Foley was officially planned and laid out in 1879. People have different ideas about how the town got its name. Some say it was named after Addison Foley, who owned the land where the town was built. Others believe it was named after Miss Addie Foley, another person who settled there early on. A post office has been open in Foley since 1880, helping connect the community.
Foley's Location and Size
Foley is a very small city. The United States Census Bureau says that the city covers a total area of about 0.14 square miles (0.36 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Who Lives in Foley?
The number of people living in Foley has changed over many years. Here is a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk since 1880:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 39 | — | |
| 1910 | 227 | — | |
| 1920 | 237 | 4.4% | |
| 1930 | 200 | −15.6% | |
| 1940 | 197 | −1.5% | |
| 1950 | 203 | 3.0% | |
| 1960 | 183 | −9.9% | |
| 1970 | 224 | 22.4% | |
| 1980 | 216 | −3.6% | |
| 1990 | 209 | −3.2% | |
| 2000 | 178 | −14.8% | |
| 2010 | 161 | −9.6% | |
| 2020 | 89 | −44.7% | |
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Foley's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 161 people living in Foley. These people lived in 56 different homes, and 39 of these were families. The city had about 1,150 people per square mile.
Most people in Foley were White (96.3%). A smaller number were Asian (2.5%), and some were from two or more racial backgrounds (1.2%). About 5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (41.1%) had children under 18 living there. About 41.1% of homes were married couples. Some homes had a female head of household (21.4%) or a male head of household (7.1%) without a spouse. The average home had about 2.88 people.
The average age of people in Foley was 31.9 years old. About 27.3% of residents were under 18. About 8.7% were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (49.7%) and females (50.3%).
Learning in Foley
Students in Foley attend schools that are part of the Winfield R-IV School District. This district provides education for children in the area.
See also
In Spanish: Foley (Misuri) para niños
