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Folsom

New Jersey · 1,885 residents · 8.264 sq mi
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Folsom is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $65,795. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $228,400. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,885
−4%since 2000
from 1,972 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
228 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 239 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.8
+11%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Folsom
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,795
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,406 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,446
+43%since 2000
from $20,617 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.359
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing6.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$228,400
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,383
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $883 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
66.7%
−26.3 ptssince 2000
from 93.0% in 2000
12.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.6%
+43.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+86%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(1,632)
Black4.2%(79)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(127)
Asian0.8%(15)
Other0.6%(11)
Diversity Score28.3%(534)
Diversity Score
28
+38%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.5%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
+45%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.3%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.6%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Folsom, New Jersey?

Folsom, New Jersey has about 1,885 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Folsom, New Jersey earns about $65,795 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 $228,400, and the typical rent is about $1,383 a month.

How educated are people in Folsom, New Jersey?

About 18.9% 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 5.6% 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 296 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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