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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 city in Lincoln County, Missouri, United States. The population was 161 at the 2010 census.
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History
Foley was platted in 1879. Some say the town was named after Addison Foley, the original owner of the town site, while others believe the community has the name of one Miss Addie Foley, another early settler. A post office called Foley has been in operation since 1880.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.14 square miles (0.36 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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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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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 161 people, 56 households, and 39 families living in the city. The population density was 1,150.0 inhabitants per square mile (444.0/km2). There were 69 housing units at an average density of 492.9 per square mile (190.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.3% White, 2.5% Asian, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.0% of the population.
There were 56 households, of which 41.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.1% were married couples living together, 21.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.4% were non-families. 21.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.23.
The median age in the city was 31.9 years. 27.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28% were from 25 to 44; 24.3% were from 45 to 64; and 8.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.7% male and 50.3% female.
Education
The area school district is Winfield R-IV School District.
See also
In Spanish: Foley (Misuri) para niños
