Foley, MN Demographics

A map of Foley's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,383	2,550	89.1%	94.1%
Hispanic	175	45	6.5%	1.7%
Multiracial	77	88	2.9%	3.2%
Black	16	13	0.6%	0.5%
Asian	16	6	0.6%	0.2%
Native American/Other	8	9	0.3%	0.3%

Foley, Minnesota has an estimated population of 2,675, a slight decrease from the 2,711 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.1% White, 6.5% Hispanic, 2.9% Multiracial, 0.6% Black, 0.6% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Foley, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Foley has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Minnesota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Foley, that probability was 11.4% in 2020 and 20.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Foley is ranked the 226th most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Foley was ranked the 222nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Foley's White Population

2,383 residents of Foley, or 89.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Foley is considerably higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Foley ranks 173rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Foley's White population has declined by an estimated 6.5%. White residents' share of Foley's population has decreased from 94.1% to 89.1%.

Foley is more White than neighboring Sauk Rapids (88.4% White). Foley is less White than neighboring Ronneby (95.5% White), Gilman (99.6% White), Foreston (93.5% White), and Clear Lake (96.2% White).

Foley's Black Population

16 residents of Foley, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Foley is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Foley ranks 424th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Foley's Black population has grown by an estimated 23.1%. Black residents' share of Foley's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Foley is more Black than neighboring Ronneby (0% Black), Gilman (0% Black), Foreston (0% Black), and Clear Lake (0.5% Black). Foley is less Black than neighboring Sauk Rapids (1.6% Black).

Foley's Asian Population

16 residents of Foley, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Foley is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Foley ranks 549th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Foley's Asian population has grown by an estimated 166.7%. Asian residents' share of Foley's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Foley is more Asian than neighboring Ronneby (0% Asian), Gilman (0% Asian), and Clear Lake (0% Asian). Foley is less Asian than neighboring Foreston (0.8% Asian), and Sauk Rapids (1.2% Asian).

Foley's Hispanic Population

175 residents of Foley, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Foley is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Foley ranks 660th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Foley's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 288.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Foley's population has increased from 1.7% to 6.5%.

Foley is more Hispanic than neighboring Ronneby (0% Hispanic), Gilman (0% Hispanic), Foreston (2.9% Hispanic), Clear Lake (0% Hispanic), and Sauk Rapids (4% Hispanic).

Foley's Native American/Other Population

8 residents of Foley, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Foley is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Foley ranks 633rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Foley's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 11.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Foley's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Foley is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ronneby (0% Native American/Other), and Gilman (0% Native American/Other). Foley is less Native American/Other than neighboring Foreston (0.4% Native American/Other), and Sauk Rapids (0.7% Native American/Other).

Foley's Multiracial Population

77 residents of Foley, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Foley is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Foley ranks 514th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Foley's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 12.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Foley's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.9%.

Foley is more Multiracial than neighboring Gilman (0.4% Multiracial), and Foreston (2.4% Multiracial). Foley is less Multiracial than neighboring Ronneby (4.5% Multiracial), and Sauk Rapids (4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.