Folsom is a city located in Sacramento County California. Folsom has a 2024 population of 86,108. Folsom is currently growing at a rate of 1.56% annually and its population has increased by 6.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 80,804 in 2020.
The average household income in Folsom is $169,639 with a poverty rate of 5.33%. The median age in Folsom is 40.4 years: 39.3 years for males, and 41.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Folsom was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49,493 | 60.25% |
| Asian | 16,015 | 19.5% |
| Two or more races | 8,896 | 10.83% |
| Black or African American | 4,207 | 5.12% |
| Other race | 3,013 | 3.67% |
| Native American | 324 | 0.39% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 192 | 0.23% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 29,234 | 2.66 | 69 | 31 |
| Married | 17,912 | 3.24 | 79.3 | 20.7 |
| Non Family | 8,185 | 1.29 | 52 | 48 |
| Female | 2,003 | 2.88 | 61.8 | 38.2 |
| Male | 1,134 | 2.96 | 43.6 | 56.4 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.66
Average Household Size
69.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,108 | 3.66% |
| Associates Degree | 5,254 | 9.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 18,084 | 31.41% |
| Graduate Degree | 13,411 | 23.29% |
| High School Graduate | 7,638 | 13.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,020 | 1.77% |
| Some College | 10,061 | 17.47% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 33,829 | 32,976 | 18,624 |
| Asian | 10,499 | 10,102 | 8,386 |
| Hispanic | 7,451 | 6,407 | 2,606 |
| 2+ Races | 4,829 | 4,485 | 2,163 |
| Black | 3,326 | 2,576 | 675 |
| Other Race | 2,096 | 1,696 | 681 |
| Native American | 281 | 168 | 29 |
| Islander | 170 | 163 | 34 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.48%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 79.87%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $97,220 | $125,408 | $72,557 |
| Graduate Degree | $121,777 | $150,448 | $95,054 |
| High School Graduate | $38,351 | $62,942 | $34,654 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,950 | $37,372 | $26,968 |
| Overall | $86,929 | $106,647 | $66,304 |
| Some College | $61,752 | $70,139 | $55,362 |
$86,929
Average Earnings
$106,647
Average Male
$66,304
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
75.31% of Folsom residents speak only English, while 24.69% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 9.42% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 44,666 | 2,365 | 5.29% |
| Hispanic | 10,069 | 877 | 8.71% |
| Multiple | 8,299 | 504 | 6.07% |
| Asian | 15,898 | 438 | 2.76% |
| Other | 2,418 | 247 | 10.22% |
| Black | 2,289 | 92 | 4.02% |
| Islander | 174 | 80 | 45.98% |
| Native | 254 | 32 | 12.6% |
5.33%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.14%
Male Poverty Rate
5.51%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Folsom is Islander, with 45.98% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Folsom is Asian, with 2.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.56%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.22%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.71%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.61% |
| High School | 10.69% |
| Some College | 5.78% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.57% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 21.3% |
| Female Unemployed | 11.07% |
| Female Employed | 3.45% |
| Male Employed | 2.62% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $170,278 | $195,864 |
| Households | $139,263 | $169,639 |
| Married Families | $183,399 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $76,744 | $97,283 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.9%
Male Marriage Rate
55.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
3,149
Number of Veterans
2,745
Male Veterans
404
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,185 |
| First Gulf War | 1,026 |
| Second Gulf War | 670 |
| Korea | 273 |
| World War II | 28 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 1,029 |
| 75+ | 972 |
| 65 to 74 | 632 |
| 55 to 64 | 458 |
| 18 to 34 | 58 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,369 | 5.94% |
| 2+ Races | 428 | 7.65% |
| Hispanic | 384 | 4.63% |
| Asian | 161 | 1.42% |
| Black | 112 | 3.16% |
| Other Race | 63 | 2.68% |
| Native American | 16 | 5.48% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.18%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.03%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.7%
Labor Force Participation
60.4%
Employment Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
58.79%
Born in Folsom
80.82%
Native Born
19.18%
Foreign Born
7.77%
Non Citizen
11.41%
Naturalized
80.82% of Folsom residents were born in the United States, with 58.79% having been born in California. 7.77% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 92,738 | 1,326 | 1.45% |
| 2028 | 91,412 | 1,326 | 1.47% |
| 2027 | 90,086 | 1,326 | 1.49% |
| 2026 | 88,760 | 1,326 | 1.52% |
| 2025 | 87,434 | 1,326 | 1.54% |
| 2024 | 86,108 | 1,326 | 1.56% |
| 2023 | 84,782 | 1,541 | 1.85% |
| 2022 | 83,241 | 1,552 | 1.9% |
| 2021 | 81,689 | 885 | 1.1% |
| 2020 | 80,804 | 115 | 0.14% |
| 2019 | 80,689 | 1,857 | 2.36% |
| 2018 | 78,832 | 481 | 0.61% |
| 2017 | 78,351 | 915 | 1.18% |
| 2016 | 77,436 | 1,112 | 1.46% |
| 2015 | 76,324 | 1,029 | 1.37% |
| 2014 | 75,295 | 2,189 | 2.99% |
| 2013 | 73,106 | -189 | -0.26% |
| 2012 | 73,295 | 604 | 0.83% |
| 2011 | 72,691 | 558 | 0.77% |
| 2010 | 72,133 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 51,884 | 22,082 | 74.1% |
| 1990 | 29,802 | 18,799 | 170.85% |
| 1980 | 11,003 | 5,193 | 89.38% |
| 1970 | 5,810 | 1,885 | 48.03% |
| 1960 | 3,925 | 2,235 | 132.25% |
| 1950 | 1,690 | 390 | 30% |
| 1940 | 1,300 | 600 | 85.71% |
| 1900 | 700 | 91 | 14.94% |
| 1890 | 609 | -92,129 | -99.34% |