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Folsom

California · 72,203 residents · 27.881 sq mi
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Folsom is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $94,642. Population has grown 39% since 2000. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $461,200. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents. Households here earn about 55% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
72,203
+39%since 2000
from 51,884 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,590 / sq mi
+39%since 2000
from 1,861 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.6
+5%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
24K41K57K73K89K1990201020202024Folsom
202484K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,642
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,175 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,508
+21%since 2000
from $30,210 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
61.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services12.5%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration10%
US avg: 4.9%
Information9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$461,200
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $223,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,255
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $939 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
59.5%
−16.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
30.1% rent
Vacancy rate
5.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.9
+60%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic66.5%(48,009)
Black5.7%(4,080)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(8,064)
Asian12.3%(8,917)
Other2.7%(1,962)
Diversity Score63.8%(46,073)
Diversity Score
64
+30%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 37.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+36%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
54.4%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Female
44.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Foreign born
13.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.1%
−48.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Folsom, California?

Folsom, California has about 72,203 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Folsom, California?

The typical household in Folsom, California earns about $94,642 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 $461,200, and the typical rent is about $1,255 a month.

How educated are people in Folsom, California?

About 40.1% 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 3.7% of people in Folsom, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Folsom, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Folsom, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 42,407 residents, a change of about 142 percent over that period.

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