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Folsom

Louisiana · 769 residents · 1.989 sq mi
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Folsom has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,125. Population has grown 46% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $170,300. The poverty rate of 27.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
769
+46%since 2000
from 525 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
387 / sq mi
+46%since 2000
from 264 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.5
+8%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4706097498881K1990201020202024Folsom
2024709
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,125
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,889 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,225
+55%since 2000
from $14,982 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.0%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.2%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance20.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical20.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing3.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$170,300
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$843
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $473 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
37.7% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+35%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.3%(369)
Black25%(131)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.4%(280)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65%(500)
Black18.1%(139)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(95)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score60.8%(467)
Diversity Score
61
+14%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.6 min
+72%since 2000
from 23.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 59.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.2%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
Female
47.0%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−74.9 ptssince 2013
from 80.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Folsom, Louisiana?

Folsom, Louisiana has about 769 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Folsom, Louisiana?

The typical household in Folsom, Louisiana earns about $53,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Folsom, Louisiana expensive?

In Folsom, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $170,300, and the typical rent is about $843 a month.

How educated are people in Folsom, Louisiana?

About 26.4% of adults age 25 and over in Folsom, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Folsom, Louisiana?

About 27.2% of people in Folsom, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Folsom, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Folsom, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 253 residents, a change of about 49 percent over that period.

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

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