Folsom is a village located in St. Tammany Parish Louisiana. Folsom has a 2024 population of 825. Folsom is currently growing at a rate of 1.48% annually and its population has increased by 6.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 775 in 2020.
The average household income in Folsom is $59,938 with a poverty rate of 21.28%. The median age in Folsom is 40 years: 38.5 years for males, and 45 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Folsom was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 415 | 58.87% |
| Black or African American | 200 | 28.37% |
| Two or more races | 90 | 12.77% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 293 | 2.41 | 70.6 | 29.4 |
| Married | 170 | 2.65 | 84.1 | 15.9 |
| Non Family | 73 | 1.11 | 69.9 | 30.1 |
| Female | 46 | 3.26 | 28.3 | 71.7 |
| Male | 4 | 6 | 0 | 100 |
2.73
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
70.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 35 | 6.36% |
| Associates Degree | 22 | 4% |
| Bachelors Degree | 77 | 14% |
| Graduate Degree | 59 | 10.73% |
| High School Graduate | 185 | 33.64% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 59 | 10.73% |
| Some College | 113 | 20.55% |
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 | 305 | 269 | 80 |
| Black | 162 | 141 | 55 |
| Hispanic | 75 | 41 | 1 |
| 2+ Races | 64 | 32 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 88.2%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 33.95%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $32,125 | $37,813 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $82,906 | $20,735 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,462 | $28,750 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,614 | $44,688 | $27,688 |
| Some College | $29,417 | $51,875 | $29,167 |
$32,614
Average Earnings
$44,688
Average Male
$27,688
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.1% of Folsom residents speak only English, while 5.9% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.9% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 144 | 77 | 53.47% |
| White | 344 | 47 | 13.66% |
| Black | 200 | 26 | 13% |
| Multiple | 90 | 7 | 7.78% |
21.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.51%
Male Poverty Rate
20.11%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Folsom is Hispanic, with 53.47% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Folsom is Multiple, with 7.78% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.07%. Among those working part-time, it was 37.04%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.09%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.4% |
| High School | 20.54% |
| Some College | 8.89% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.15% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 46.15% |
| Male Employed | 12.87% |
| Female Employed | 9.85% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $67,194 |
| Households | $41,563 | $59,938 |
| Married Families | $73,333 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,250 | $33,473 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
67.6%
Male Marriage Rate
47.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
13
Number of Veterans
8
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 8 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
| 75+ | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13 | 3.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.2%
Labor Force Participation
50.4%
Employment Rate
5.3%
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
79.29%
Born in Folsom
96.31%
Native Born
3.69%
Foreign Born
2.7%
Non Citizen
0.99%
Naturalized
96.31% of Folsom residents were born in the United States, with 79.29% having been born in Louisiana. 2.7% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 888 | 12 | 1.37% |
| 2028 | 876 | 13 | 1.51% |
| 2027 | 863 | 13 | 1.53% |
| 2026 | 850 | 12 | 1.43% |
| 2025 | 838 | 13 | 1.58% |
| 2024 | 825 | 12 | 1.48% |
| 2023 | 813 | 13 | 1.63% |
| 2022 | 800 | 15 | 1.91% |
| 2021 | 785 | 10 | 1.29% |
| 2020 | 775 | -92 | -10.61% |
| 2019 | 867 | 18 | 2.12% |
| 2018 | 849 | 17 | 2.04% |
| 2017 | 832 | 22 | 2.72% |
| 2016 | 810 | 20 | 2.53% |
| 2015 | 790 | 34 | 4.5% |
| 2014 | 756 | 10 | 1.34% |
| 2013 | 746 | 23 | 3.18% |
| 2012 | 723 | 6 | 0.84% |
| 2011 | 717 | 2 | 0.28% |
| 2010 | 715 | 0 | 0% |