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Folsom

New Mexico · 56 residents · 0.651 sq mi
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Folsom has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,750. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 19 residents. Median home value is $83,800. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents. Households here earn about 46% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
56
−25%since 2000
from 75 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
86 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 115 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.5
+2%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
044881321761990201020202024Folsom
202411
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,750
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,083 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$16,431
+72%since 2000
from $9,561 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.7%
+23.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
−30.9 ptssince 2000
from 35.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing30.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction30.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Information26.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food18.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services10.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration10.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,800
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2022
Median gross rent
$345
from $0 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.9%
−56.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
26.9% rent
Vacancy rate
54.8%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
10.3%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+6%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.7%(47)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino34.7%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.3%(43)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(47)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino14.3%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.3%(4)
Diversity Score41.6%(23)
Diversity Score
42
−27%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.9%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 94.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.4%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
+17%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.5%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
26.5%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.5%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
27.0%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
73.0%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.6%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Folsom, New Mexico?

Folsom, New Mexico has about 56 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Folsom, New Mexico earns about $23,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Folsom, New Mexico expensive?

In Folsom, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $83,800, and the typical rent is about $345 a month.

How educated are people in Folsom, New Mexico?

About 22.9% of adults age 25 and over in Folsom, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Folsom, New Mexico?

About 4.5% of people in Folsom, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Folsom, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Folsom, New Mexico has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 105 residents, a change of about -65 percent over that period.

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