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Foley,
Alabama
Foley is a city located in Baldwin County,
Alabama. As of the 2000 census, the population of the city is 7,590.
Contents
* 1 Nearby Towns
* 2 Geography
* 3 Demographics
* 4 Education
o 4.1 Schools
+ 4.1.1 Secondary schools
# 4.1.1.1 High schools
# 4.1.1.2 Middle schools
+ 4.1.2 Primary schools
Nearby Towns
1. Elberta, Alabama 2. Summerdale, Alabama
3. Gulf Shores, Alabama 4. Robertsdale, Alabama 5. Silverhill, Alabama
6. Orange Beach, Alabama 7. Loxley, Alabama 8. Point Clear, Alabama
Geography
Foley is located at 30°24'20.138"
North, 87°40'53.432" West (30.405594, -87.681509)GR1.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city
has a total area of 37.0 km² (14.3 mi²). 37.0 km²
(14.3 mi²) of it is land and 0.07% is water.
Demographics
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 7,590
people, 3,126 households, and 2,106 families residing in the city.
The population density was 205.2/km² (531.5/mi²). There
were 3,468 housing units at an average density of 93.8/km²
(242.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 74.49% White,
21.86% Black or African American, 0.59% Native American, 0.55% Asian,
0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.32% from other races, and 1.15% from two
or more races. 4.64% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of
any race.
There were 3,126 households out of which 27.3%
had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.4% were married
couples living together, 15.7% had a female householder with no
husband present, and 32.6% were non-families. 28.2% of all households
were made up of individuals and 14.0% had someone living alone who
was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35
and the average family size was 2.85.
In the city the population was spread out with
23.1% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to
44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 21.7% who were 65 years of age or older.
The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 84.6
males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.7 males.
Not very known about this small town is that it shares the same
last name as one of the biggest tools in American, Dan Foley. He
lives in Wichester Ma and everybody owns him.
The median income for a household in the city
was $31,596, and the median income for a family was $38,427. Males
had a median income of $28,523 versus $20,660 for females. The per
capita income for the city was $19,364. 11.5% of the population
and 7.1% of families were below the poverty line. 13.4% of those
under the age of 18 and 12.0% of those 65 and older were living
below the poverty line.
Education
Foley is a part of the Baldwin County Public
Schools system.
An elementary school, an intermediate school,
a middle school, and a high school serve Foley.
High schools
* Foley High School (9-12)
Middle schools
* Foley Middle School (6-8)
Primary schools
* Foley Intermediate School (4-5)
* Foley Elementary School (K-5)
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