Foxborough, Massachusetts: Difference between revisions

| official_name = Foxborough, Massachusetts

| other_name = Foxboro

| nickname = The Gem of Norfolk County

| settlement_type = [[New England town|Town]]

| motto =

| image_skyline = Foxborough12C.png

| imagesize = 250px

| image_caption = [[Gillette Stadium]], [[Memorial Hall (Foxborough, Massachusetts)|Memorial Hall]], [[Patriot Place]], sign in Foxborough, Congregational Church and the Orpheum Theatre

| image_seal = Seal of Foxborough, = FoxboroughSealMassachusetts.png

| image_flag =

| image_map = Norfolk County Massachusetts incorporated and unincorporated areas Foxborough highlighted.svg

| mapsize = 250px

| map_caption = Location in Norfolk County in Massachusetts

| coordinates = {{coord|42|03|55|N|71|14|54|W|display=inline, title}}

| subdivision_type = Country

| subdivision_name = United States

| subdivision_type1 = [[U.S. state|State]]

| subdivision_type2 = [[List of counties in Massachusetts|County]]

| subdivision_name1 = [[Massachusetts]]

| subdivision_name2 = [[Norfolk County, Massachusetts|Norfolk]]

| established_title = Settled

| established_date = 1704

| established_title2 = Incorporated

| established_date2 = June 10, 1778

| established_title3 =

| established_date3 =

| government_typenamed_for = [[OpenCharles townJames meetingFox]]

| leader_title = [[Town Administrator|Town<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Manager]]

| leader_name = William Keegan, Jr.<ref>{{cite web|title=Office of the Town Manager|url=http://www.foxboroughma.gov/departments/office_of_the_town_manager|website=FoxboroughMA.gov|access-date=July 11, 2020}}</ref>

| leader_title1 = <!--Board of <br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Selectmen-->

| area_total_km2 leader_name1 = 7.57

| area_total_sq_mi area_total_km2 = 254.921

| area_land_km2 area_total_sq_mi = 720.4592

| area_land_sq_mi area_land_km2 = 2.8852

| area_water_km2 area_land_sq_mi = 020.1188

| area_water_sq_mi area_water_km2 = 02.0411

| population_as_of = [[2020 United States Census|2020]]

| population_total = 18618

| population_footnotes =

| elevation_m = 87

| elevation_ft = 285

| timezone = [[Eastern Standard Time Zone|Eastern]]

| utc_offset = −5

| timezone_DST = [[Eastern Standard Time Zone|Eastern]]

| utc_offset_DST = −4

| website = {{urlURL|www.foxboroughma.gov}}

| postal_code_type = ZIP Code

| postal_code = 02035

| area_code = [[Area code 508|508]]/[[Area code 774|774]]

| blank_name = [[Federal Information Processing Standard|FIPS code]]

| blank_info = 25-24820

| blank1_name = [[Geographic Names Information System|GNIS]] feature ID

| blank1_info = 0618320

| unit_pref = Imperial

| footnotes =

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| area_footnotes = <ref name="CenPopGazetteer2020">{{cite web|title=2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2020_Gazetteer/2020_gaz_place_25.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=May 21, 2022}}</ref>

'''Foxborough''' is a town in [[Norfolk County, Massachusetts]], United States,. aboutLocated {{convert|22|mi|km}}in southwest ofthe [[Greater Boston]], {{convert|18|mi|km}}metropolitan northeast of [[Providencearea, Rhodeit Island|Providence]], [[Rhode Island]] andis about {{convert|4022|mi|km}} northwestsouthwest of [[Cape Cod]]. Foxborough is part of the [[Greater Boston]] area. The population was 18,618 at the 2020 [[census]].

"Foxborough" is the official spelling of the town name per local government,<ref>{{cite web|title=The Official Site of Foxborough, MA|url=http://www.foxboroughma.gov/|website=FoxboroughMA.gov|access-date=July 11, 2020}}</ref> but the abbreviated spelling "'''Foxboro'''" is common and is used by the [[United States Postal Service]].<ref>{{cite web|title=FOXBORO — Post Office|url=https://tools.usps.com/find-location.htm?location=1363949|website=USPS.com|access-date=July 11, 2020}}</ref>

The town was once home to the world's largest [[straw hat]] factory, erected in 1886. FoundedThe bybuilding localbecame businessmanthe E.PBay State Boot and Shoe Company which closed in 1891. CarpenterIn 1894, the Unionbuilding Strawbecame Worksthe Inman and Kimball hat factory. It burned to the ground induring thea earlyspectacular 20thmid-day century.fire Thein town1936. postA officepark now stands on the site.

[[Gillette Stadium]] opened in 2002 as a replacement for Foxboro Stadium. The [[Patriot Place]] shopping plaza, built on land surrounding the stadium bought by Kraft, completed construction in 2009. The plaza includes a variety of restaurants, clothing stores, and other retailers.

Foxborough hosted multiplesmultiple matches during the [[1994 FIFA World Cup]] at [[Foxborough Stadium]] and will do so again during the [[2026 FIFA World Cup]] at [[Gillette Stadium]]. <ref>{{Cite web |title=FIFA unveils stellar line-up of FIFA World Cup 2026 TM host cities |url=https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/articles/fifa-unveils-stellar-line-up-of-fifa-world-cup-2026-tm-host-cities |website=www.fifa.com}}</ref>

Foxborough is located at {{Coord|42|3|54|N|71|14|52|W|type:city}} (42.065248, –71.247856).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2011-04-April 23, 2011|date=2011-02-February 12, 2011|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>

For the purposes of the [[United States Census Bureau]], the built-up central area of Foxborough known as the Foxborough Census Designated Place (CDP) has a total area of {{convert|7.6&nbsp;km²|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}, (3.0&nbsp;mi²).of which {{convert|7.5&nbsp;km² (2.9&nbsp;mi²)|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}} is land and {{convert|0.1&nbsp;km² (0.1&nbsp;mi²)|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}} (1.69%) is water.

|footnote=* = population estimate. {{Historical populations/Massachusetts municipalities references}}<ref>{{cite web | title=City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2022| publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] | access-date=November 23, 2023 | url=https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html}}</ref>

As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=2008-01-January 31, 2008 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2000, there were 16,246 people, 6,141 households, and 4,396 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was {{convert|809.1 people per square mile (312.4|PD/km<sup>2<sqmi|PD/sup>)km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 6,299 housing units at an average density of {{convert|313.7 per square mile (121.1|/km<sup>2<mi2|/sup>)km2|disp=preunit|units&nbsp;|units|}}. The racial makeup of the town was 97.09% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.82% [[African American (U.S. Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.11% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.22% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.01% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.20% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.54% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] people of any race were 1.06% of the population.

There were 6,141 households, out of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.9% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.4% were non-families. Of all households 23.4% 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 2.63 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the town, 26.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.0% was from 18 to 24, 32.1% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $64,323, and the median income for a family was $78,811. Based on data from the 2007–2011 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, these figures have risen to $92,370 as the median income for a household in the town and $108,209 as the median income for a family.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=ACS_11_5YR_DP03&prodType=table|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200212213610/http://factfinder.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=ACS_11_5YR_DP03&prodType=table|url-status=dead|archive-date=2020-02-February 12, 2020|title=SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=2013-01-January 26, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=ACS_11_5YR_DP05&prodType=table|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200212212105/http://factfinder.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=ACS_11_5YR_DP05&prodType=table|url-status=dead|archive-date=2020-02-February 12, 2020|title=ACS DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau |access-date=2013-01-January 26, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=ACS_11_5YR_S1101&prodType=table|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200212212620/http://factfinder.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=ACS_11_5YR_S1101&prodType=table|url-status=dead|archive-date=2020-02-February 12, 2020|title=HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau |access-date=2013-01-January 26, 2013}}</ref> Males had a median income of $51,901 versus $35,748 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $32,294, but this figure has risen to $42,236. About 2.3% of families and 3.1% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 2.0% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.

As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2"/> of 2000, there were 5,509 people, 2,486 households, and 1,372 families residing in the CDP. The [[population density]] was {{convert|730.9|/km² (1,895.7/mi<sup>2<km2|/sup>)mi2|disp=preunit|people|people|abbr=on}}. There were 2,576 housing units at an average density of {{convert|341.8|/km<sup>2<km2|/sup> (886.4/mi²)mi2|disp=preunit|units|units|abbr=on}}. The racial makeup of the CDP was 96.57% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.42% [[African American (U.S. Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.13% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.07% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.29% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.53% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] people of any race were 1.60% of the population.

*EdBill O'LearyYukna, Vice-chairman Chair (20222027)

*StephanieDebbie McGowanGiardino, Clerk (20232027)

*LeahMark GibsonS. Elfman (20222025)

*ChrisDennis MitchellKeef (20212025)

The mascot of the high school is the Warriors, whose colors are navy blue and gold. Foxborough's rival is neighboring [[Mansfield High School (Massachusetts)|Mansfield High School]].

The football team has won the Hockomock League title numerous times, and has won thefive Divisionstate 2championships Super(1987, Bowl1988, various1991, times2006, most2023). recentlyLongtime inhead 2007coach withJack aMartinelli 21–10is victoryone overof Burlington.only Theseven Superhead Bowlcoaches winin wasMassachusetts coachhistory Jackto Martinelli'samass 300 wins in 200ththeir wincareer. During the 1987 and 1988 seasons, the Warriors won back-to-back Division 3 Super Bowls and went undefeated in 1988. This team featured five players who went on to play Division 1 college football (Chris Cady, Eric Matckie, [[Tom Nalen]], Dan Sullivan, and Rob Turenne).{{Citation needed|date=September 2021}}

*The Sage School is a [[private school]] for gifted learners in [[pre-kindergarten]] through [[8th grade]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Guiding Principles |url=https://sageschool.org/about/guiding-principles/ |website=Sageschool.org |access-date=12 January 12, 2020}}</ref>

* [[F. Gilbert Hills State Forest]] – Encompassing {{convert|1027|acre|km2}} in Foxborough and Wrentham, the state forest is used for hiking, biking, cross country skiing, horseback riding, and observing nature. Contained on state forest land are some unique stone structures that some believe were made and used by the native Algonquin tribes prior to the town's founding.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://foxborough.k12.ma.us/ancientstones/ASaboutthissite.html|title=StoneSites.Net / About This Site|access-date=June 14, June2016|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304104241/http://foxborough.k12.ma.us/ancientstones/ASaboutthissite.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>

* [[Rob Gronkowski]], former tight end for the [[New England Patriots]], partner of model [[Camille Kostek]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gq.com/story/rob-gronkowski-gq-cover-story|title=Rob Gronkowski Says Women Have Wanted Him Since the Fourth Grade|website=GQ|date=16 May 16, 2016 |language=en|access-date=March 4, 2019-03-04}}</ref>

* [[Camille Kostek]], model who was on the cover of the [[Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue|''Sports Illustrated'' Swimsuit Issue]], partner of football player [[Rob Gronkowski]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newportri.com/news/20190829/meet-budding-middletown-filmmaker-who-has-worked-with-rob-gronkowski-camille-kostek-and-tom-bradys-company|title=Meet the budding Middletown filmmaker who has worked with Rob Gronkowski, Camille Kostek and Tom Brady's company|last=Barrett|first=Scott|website=The Newport Daily News|language=en|access-date=2019-08-August 30, 2019}}</ref>

* [[Tom Nalen]], former professional football player for the [[Denver Broncos]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nflplayers.com/players/player.aspx?id=20896|title=NFL Players Association - NFLPA Homepage|access-date=14 June 14, 2016}}</ref>

* [[Chris Sullivan (The Electric Company)|Chris Sullivan]], musician, actor, cast member of ''[[The Electric Company (2009 TV series)|The Electric Company]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sesameworkshop.org/inside/pressroom/tec/cast|title=Press Releases - Sesame Workshop|access-date=14 June 14, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110912170616/http://www.sesameworkshop.org/inside/pressroom/tec/cast|archive-date=12 September 12, 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref>

* [[Nguyen Van Thieu]], president of South Vietnam 1967–1975<ref>{{cite web|url=https://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html|title=Nguyen Van Thieu Is Dead at 76; Last President of South Vietnam|first=Fox|last=Butterfield|date=1 October 1, 2001|access-date=14 June 14, 2016|via=NYTimes.com}}</ref>

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