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Folsom

New Jersey · 1,834 residents (2025 est.) · 8.264 sq mi
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Folsom is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $110,227. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $273,700. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,773
−10%since 2000
from 1,972 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
215 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 239 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.2
+15%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,834 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Folsom
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$110,227
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,406 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,417
+130%since 2000
from $20,617 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.3%
+21.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.382
+7%since 2010
from 0.359 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade14.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information11.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$273,700
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,705
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $883 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
93.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 93.0% in 2000
6.9% rent
Vacancy rate
2.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.2%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+33%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
52
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(1,776)
Black4.4%(86)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(68)
Asian0.8%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.5%(404)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(1,376)
Black2.8%(49)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(211)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other7.4%(132)
Diversity Score47.2%(836)
Diversity Score
47
+130%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.4%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.5 min
+60%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 68.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.2%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2012
from 16.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.4%
−80.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.0%
+11.7 ptssince 2017
from 82.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2016
from 93.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2016
from 3.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Folsom, New Jersey?

Folsom, New Jersey has about 1,773 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Folsom, New Jersey?

The typical household in Folsom, New Jersey earns about $110,227 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Folsom, New Jersey expensive?

In Folsom, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $273,700, and the typical rent is about $1,705 a month.

How educated are people in Folsom, New Jersey?

About 29.4% of adults age 25 and over in Folsom, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Folsom, New Jersey?

About 7.3% of people in Folsom, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Folsom, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Folsom, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 408 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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

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