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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Folsom

California · 29,796 residents · 27.881 sq mi
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Folsom is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $46,726. Population has fallen 43% since 2000, a loss of 22,088 residents. Median home value is $208,500. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents. Households here earn about 31% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.0
US median: 33.0
More educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

29,796
−43%vs 2000
vs 51,884 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,069 / sq mi
−43%vs 2000
vs 1,861 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.0
−8%vs 2000
vs 35.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
24K41K57K73K89K1990201020202024Folsom
202484K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,726
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $73,175 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$17,617
−42%vs 2000
vs $30,210 in 2000
US average: $14,340
5.2%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$208,500
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $223,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$593
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $939 in 2000
US average: $450
74.1%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.3% in 2000
25.9% rent
4.5
+46%vs 2000
vs 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.2%(38,500)
Black5.9%(3,086)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(4,914)
Asian7.1%(3,693)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.1%(25,480)
1990
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(24,913)
Black10%(2,976)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(3,390)
Asian3.8%(1,131)
Other2.6%(776)
Diversity Score52%(15,503)
52
+6%vs 2000
vs 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.2%
−13.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 37.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
84.2%
−4.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
7.3%
−4.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.2 min
+34%vs 2000
vs 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Folsom, California?

Folsom, California has about 29,796 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Folsom, California?

The typical household in Folsom, California earns about $46,726 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Folsom, California expensive?

In Folsom, California, the median home is worth about $208,500, and the typical rent is about $593 a month.

How educated are people in Folsom, California?

About 24.2% of adults age 25 and over in Folsom, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Folsom, California?

About 5.2% of people in Folsom, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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