Foxhome, Minnesota facts for kids
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Foxhome, Minnesota
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Location of Foxhome, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Wilkin |
| Incorporated | January 21, 1902 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.373 sq mi (0.965 km2) |
| • Land | 0.373 sq mi (0.965 km2) |
| • Water | 0.000 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,027 ft (313 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 126 |
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123 |
| • Density | 337.80/sq mi (130.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC–6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC–5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
56543
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-22202 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394803 |
| Sales tax | 6.875% |
Foxhome (/ˈfɒksoʊm/ FOKS-ohm) is a city in Wilkin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 126 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Wahpeton, ND—MN Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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History
A post office called Foxhome has been in operation since 1896. The city was named for Robert A. Fox, a local real estate agent.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.373 square miles (0.97 km2), all land.
Foxhome is located between Fergus Falls and Breckenridge on Minnesota State Highway 210.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 206 | — | |
| 1920 | 266 | 29.1% | |
| 1930 | 228 | −14.3% | |
| 1940 | 240 | 5.3% | |
| 1950 | 217 | −9.6% | |
| 1960 | 181 | −16.6% | |
| 1970 | 185 | 2.2% | |
| 1980 | 161 | −13.0% | |
| 1990 | 160 | −0.6% | |
| 2000 | 143 | −10.6% | |
| 2010 | 116 | −18.9% | |
| 2020 | 126 | 8.6% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 123 | 6.0% | |
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2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 116 people, 52 households, and 32 families residing in the city. The population density was 313.5 inhabitants per square mile (121.0/km2). There were 66 housing units at an average density of 178.4 per square mile (68.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.4% White, 0.9% Native American, and 1.7% from two or more races.
There were 52 households, of which 23.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.1% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.5% were non-families. 32.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.84.
The median age in the city was 47.3 years. 20.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.1% were from 25 to 44; 38.8% were from 45 to 64; and 16.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 55.2% male and 44.8% female.
See also
In Spanish: Foxhome (Minnesota) para niños
