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 $108,266 with a poverty rate of 9.5%. The median age in Folsom is 37.5 years: 36.1 years for males, and 38.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Folsom was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,808 | 91.48% |
| Black or African American | 430 | 5.04% |
| Two or more races | 191 | 2.24% |
| Other race | 65 | 0.76% |
| Asian | 41 | 0.48% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,093 | 2.76 | 78.7 | 21.3 |
| Married | 1,657 | 3.48 | 92.8 | 7.2 |
| Non Family | 846 | 1.2 | 61.3 | 38.7 |
| Female | 486 | 2.88 | 58 | 42 |
| Male | 104 | 3.42 | 91.3 | 8.7 |
3.27
Average Family Size
2.76
Average Household Size
78.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 286 | 5.02% |
| Associates Degree | 637 | 11.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,308 | 22.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 443 | 7.77% |
| High School Graduate | 1,829 | 32.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 170 | 2.98% |
| Some College | 1,028 | 18.03% |
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 | 5,257 | 4,887 | 1,665 |
| Black | 215 | 215 | 57 |
| 2+ Races | 118 | 83 | 29 |
| Hispanic | 110 | 76 | 5 |
| Other Race | 47 | 13 | 0 |
| Asian | 29 | 12 | 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 31.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $73,045 | $75,781 | $72,989 |
| Graduate Degree | $84,712 | $107,604 | $80,833 |
| High School Graduate | $49,971 | $67,536 | $38,370 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,071 | $38,023 | $0 |
| Overall | $58,906 | $76,855 | $44,948 |
| Some College | $56,304 | $92,614 | $42,907 |
$58,906
Average Earnings
$76,855
Average Male
$44,948
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.15% of Folsom residents speak only English, while 7.85% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 4.84% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,717 | 778 | 10.08% |
| Black | 430 | 33 | 7.67% |
9.5%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.19%
Male Poverty Rate
10.69%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Folsom is White, with 10.08% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Folsom is Black, with 7.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.67%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 14.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.5% |
| High School | 6.51% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.91% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 5.25% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 36.26% |
| Female Employed | 4.95% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $114,432 | $126,108 |
| Households | $95,048 | $108,266 |
| Married Families | $125,325 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,271 | $55,295 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.5%
Male Marriage Rate
49.1%
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
310
Number of Veterans
291
Male Veterans
19
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 105 |
| Second Gulf War | 57 |
| First Gulf War | 23 |
| World War II | 10 |
| Korea | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 102 |
| 65 to 74 | 82 |
| 75+ | 79 |
| 35 to 54 | 24 |
| 18 to 34 | 23 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 300 | 5.19% |
| Black | 10 | 4.39% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71%
Labor Force Participation
69.5%
Employment Rate
2%
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
82.04%
Born in Folsom
94.17%
Native Born
5.83%
Foreign Born
4.23%
Non Citizen
1.61%
Naturalized
94.17% of Folsom residents were born in the United States, with 82.04% having been born in Pennsylvania. 4.23% 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% |