Foxborough, Massachusetts: Difference between revisions

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| 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, Massachusetts.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 = 54.1

| area_total_sq_mi area_total_km2 = 2054.921

| area_land_km2 area_total_sq_mi = 5220.92

| area_land_sq_mi area_land_km2 = 20.8852

| area_water_km2 area_land_sq_mi = 220.1188

| area_water_sq_mi area_water_km2 = 02.911

| 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 = {{URL|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 =

| pop_est_as_of =

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| population_est =

| 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,. Located in the [[Greater Boston]] metropolitan area]], it is about {{convert|22|mi|km}} southwest of [[Boston]]. The population was 18,618 at the 2020 [[census]].

Foxborough hosted multiple 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 {{bare URL inline|datewebsite=March 2024www.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.

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|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 6,299 housing units at an average density of {{convert|313.7|/sqmimi2|/km2|spdisp=uspreunit|units&nbsp;|units|adj=off}}. 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 football team has won the Hockomock League title numerous times, and has won 5five state championships (1987, 1988, 1991, 2006, 2023). Longtime head coach Jack Martinelli is one of only seven head coaches in Massachusetts history to ammassamass 300 wins in their career. 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>