Folsom, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Folsom | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 85,228 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2826.8 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.31% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 40.8 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 29,452 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Folsom grew by 22.8% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 82,648 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Folsom has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Folsom | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $137,919 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.11% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Folsom is about 43% higher than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Folsom | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $771,076 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,278 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 69.1% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Folsom is about 28.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,278 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Folsom spend about 45 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 186 hours, about 7.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Folsom | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.4 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 44.8 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 186 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,781 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 28.6% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 29,205 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,336 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Folsom is 22 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Folsom has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Folsom | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 50.4% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.65 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Folsom has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Folsom | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.5 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 9.2% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 9.6% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Folsom, California.
What is the population of Folsom, California?
The population of Folsom, California is 85,228, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Folsom, California?
The population density of Folsom, California is 2826.8 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Folsom, California?
The median household income in Folsom, California is $137,919, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Folsom, California?
The median home price in Folsom, California is $771,076, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Folsom, California?
The unemployment rate in Folsom, California is 5.1%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.