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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Folsom

New Jersey · 1,972 residents · 8.264 sq mi
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Folsom is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $56,406. Population has declined 10% since 1990. Median home value is $105,400. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,972
−10%since 1990
from 2,181 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
239 / sq mi
−10%since 1990
from 264 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.5
+16%since 1990
from 32.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Folsom
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,406
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,035 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,617
+56%since 1990
from $13,256 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
5.7%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,400
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $91,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$883
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $592 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
93.0%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 92.7% in 1990
7.0% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−18%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(2,080)
Black3.8%(83)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(31)
Asian0.5%(11)
Diversity Score14.3%(311)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(1,776)
Black4.4%(86)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(68)
Asian0.8%(16)
Diversity Score20.5%(404)
Diversity Score
20
+44%since 1990
from 14 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 9.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.0%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 77.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 1.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
−20%since 1990
from 26.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Folsom, New Jersey?

Folsom, New Jersey has about 1,972 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Folsom, New Jersey earns about $56,406 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 $105,400, and the typical rent is about $883 a month.

How educated are people in Folsom, New Jersey?

About 16.4% 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 5.7% 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 209 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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