Foxhome, Minnesota Explained

Official Name:Foxhome, Minnesota
Settlement Type:City
Mapsize:250px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Minnesota
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Wilkin
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Name:Danny Oliphant
Established Title:Incorporated
Established Date:January 21, 1902
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Km2:0.965
Area Land Km2:0.965
Area Water Km2:0.000
Area Total Sq Mi:0.373
Area Land Sq Mi:0.373
Area Water Sq Mi:0.000
Population As Of:2020
Population Est:123
Pop Est As Of:2022
Population Total:126
Population Density Km2:130.59
Population Density Sq Mi:337.80
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:–6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:–5
Elevation M:313
Elevation Ft:1027
Coordinates:46.2769°N -96.3122°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP Code
Postal Code:56543
Area Code:218
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:27-22202
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:2394803
Blank2 Name:Sales tax
Blank2 Info:6.875%[2]

Foxhome [3] is a city in Wilkin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 126 at the 2020 census.[4] It is part of the Wahpeton, ND—MN Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History

A post office called Foxhome has been in operation since 1896.[5] The city was named for Robert A. Fox, a local real estate agent.[6]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.373sqmi, all land.[1]

Foxhome is located between Fergus Falls and Breckenridge on Minnesota State Highway 210.

Demographics

2010 census

As of the 2010 census, there were 116 people, 52 households, and 32 families residing in the city. The population density was 313.5PD/sqmi. There were 66 housing units at an average density of 178.4/sqmi. 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.

2000 census

As of the 2000 census, there were 143 people, 58 households, and 41 families residing in the city. The population density was 376sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 65 housing units at an average density of 170.9sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.70% of the population.

There were 58 households, out of which 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.2% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.3% were non-families. 25.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.5% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 116.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,688, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $25,000 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,654. There were 5.6% of families and 13.2% of the population living below the poverty line, including 25.7% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2023 U.S. Gazetteer Files. United States Census Bureau. July 24, 2022.
  2. Web site: Foxhome (MN) sales tax rate. February 2, 2024.
  3. Web site: Minnesota Pronunciation Guide . . July 4, 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110722194213/http://www.ap.org/minnesota/prono.html . July 22, 2011 .
  4. Web site: Explore Census Data . . February 2, 2024.
  5. Web site: Wilkin County . Jim Forte Postal History . August 14, 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304232417/http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=MN&county=Wilkin . March 4, 2016 .
  6. Book: Upham, Warren. Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. 1920. Minnesota Historical Society. 578.