Foyil, Oklahoma
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Foyil is a town located in Rogers County, Oklahoma. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 234.
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Geography
Foyil is located at 36°26'2" North, 95°31'15" West (36.433792, -95.520707)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.9 km² (0.4 mi²). 0.9 km² (0.4 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 234 people, 97 households, and 68 families residing in the town. The population density is 251.0/km² (657.2/mi²). There are 112 housing units at an average density of 120.1/km² (314.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 79.06% White, 0.00% African American, 9.40% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.71% from other races, and 9.83% from two or more races. 2.56% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 97 households out of which 23.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.7% are married couples living together, 11.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 28.9% are non-families. 23.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.41 and the average family size is 2.83.
In the town the population is spread out with 21.8% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 22.6% from 25 to 44, 33.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 44 years. For every 100 females there are 95.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 88.7 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $23,125, and the median income for a family is $28,500. Males have a median income of $27,083 versus $24,107 for females. The per capita income for the town is $11,260. 33.7% of the population and 31.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 37.7% of those under the age of 18 and 15.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Tourism
Four miles east of Route 66 is Ed Galloway's Totem Pole Park. It is operated by the Rogers County Historical Society and Foyil Heritage Association.