Folsom is a CDP located in Delaware County Pennsylvania. Folsom has a 2024 population of 8,570. Folsom is currently growing at a rate of 0.2% annually but its population has decreased by -1.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,706 in 2020.
The average household income in Folsom is $109,379 with a poverty rate of 10.26%. The median age in Folsom is 38.9 years: 37.4 years for males, and 40 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Folsom was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,851 | 94.61% |
| Two or more races | 233 | 2.81% |
| Black or African American | 170 | 2.05% |
| Asian | 44 | 0.53% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,019 | 2.75 | 79.3 | 20.7 |
| Married | 1,587 | 3.41 | 94.8 | 5.2 |
| Non Family | 813 | 1.13 | 58.3 | 41.7 |
| Female | 506 | 3.05 | 62.1 | 37.9 |
| Male | 113 | 3.73 | 89.4 | 10.6 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.75
Average Household Size
79.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 216 | 3.75% |
| Associates Degree | 629 | 10.92% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,362 | 23.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 418 | 7.26% |
| High School Graduate | 1,880 | 32.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 103 | 1.79% |
| Some College | 1,150 | 19.97% |
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 | 5,421 | 5,182 | 1,740 |
| 2+ Races | 158 | 104 | 34 |
| Black | 93 | 93 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 86 | 86 | 13 |
| Asian | 44 | 18 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 32.1%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,000 | $60,037 | $75,259 |
| Graduate Degree | $76,016 | $95,962 | $74,022 |
| High School Graduate | $52,102 | $70,810 | $36,684 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,316 | $38,409 | $28,750 |
| Overall | $57,376 | $74,000 | $44,170 |
| Some College | $51,729 | $85,233 | $42,753 |
$57,376
Average Earnings
$74,000
Average Male
$44,170
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.73% of Folsom residents speak only English, while 6.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 3.6% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,749 | 758 | 9.78% |
| Black | 170 | 60 | 35.29% |
| Multiple | 233 | 33 | 14.16% |
10.26%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.23%
Male Poverty Rate
12.26%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Folsom is Black, with 35.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Folsom is White, with 9.78% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.4%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.16%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.24% |
| Some College | 12.82% |
| High School | 6.12% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.39% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 54.22% |
| Male Employed | 5.94% |
| Female Employed | 5.09% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $112,500 | $125,733 |
| Households | $100,544 | $109,379 |
| Married Families | $125,958 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,012 | $53,398 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.4%
Male Marriage Rate
51.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
342
Number of Veterans
327
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 145 |
| Second Gulf War | 68 |
| First Gulf War | 65 |
| World War II | 10 |
| Korea | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 98 |
| 75+ | 94 |
| 65 to 74 | 90 |
| 35 to 54 | 60 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 334 | 5.68% |
| Black | 8 | 7.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.57%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.68%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.6%
Labor Force Participation
69.2%
Employment Rate
3.4%
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
84.78%
Born in Folsom
95.53%
Native Born
4.47%
Foreign Born
3.25%
Non Citizen
1.22%
Naturalized
95.53% of Folsom residents were born in the United States, with 84.78% having been born in Pennsylvania. 3.25% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,570 | 17 | 0.2% |
| 2023 | 8,553 | 18 | 0.21% |
| 2022 | 8,535 | 105 | 1.25% |
| 2021 | 8,430 | -276 | -3.17% |
| 2020 | 8,706 | -207 | -2.32% |
| 2019 | 8,913 | 206 | 2.37% |
| 2018 | 8,707 | 130 | 1.52% |
| 2017 | 8,577 | 129 | 1.53% |
| 2016 | 8,448 | 285 | 3.49% |
| 2015 | 8,163 | -119 | -1.44% |
| 2014 | 8,282 | -265 | -3.1% |
| 2013 | 8,547 | 8 | 0.09% |
| 2012 | 8,539 | 187 | 2.24% |
| 2011 | 8,352 | 29 | 0.35% |
| 2010 | 8,323 | 0 | 0% |