Folcroft, PA Demographics

A map of Folcroft's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	3,213	3,151	47.4%	46.4%
White	2,571	2,754	38.0%	40.5%
Hispanic	486	366	7.2%	5.4%
Multiracial	318	285	4.7%	4.2%
Asian	113	185	1.7%	2.7%
Native American/Other	71	51	1.0%	0.8%

Folcroft, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 6,772, a less than 1% change from the 6,792 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 47.4% Black, 38.0% White, 7.2% Hispanic, 4.7% Multiracial, 1.7% Asian, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Folcroft, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Folcroft has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Folcroft, that probability was 61.5% in 2020 and 62.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Folcroft is ranked the 181st most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Folcroft was ranked the 174th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Folcroft's White Population

2,571 residents of Folcroft, or 38.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Folcroft is significantly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Folcroft ranks 1855th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Folcroft's White population has declined by an estimated 6.6%. White residents' share of Folcroft's population has decreased from 40.5% to 38.0%.

Folcroft is more White than neighboring Sharon Hill (17.5% White), and Collingdale (27.8% White). Folcroft is less White than neighboring Glenolden (69.1% White), Norwood (84.9% White), and Prospect Park (73.8% White).

Folcroft's Black Population

3,213 residents of Folcroft, or 47.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Folcroft is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Folcroft ranks 18th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Folcroft's Black population has grown by an estimated 2.0%. Black residents' share of Folcroft's population has increased from 46.4% to 47.4%.

Folcroft is more Black than neighboring Glenolden (17.1% Black), Norwood (1% Black), and Prospect Park (14.7% Black). Folcroft is less Black than neighboring Sharon Hill (75.1% Black), and Collingdale (57.2% Black).

Folcroft's Asian Population

113 residents of Folcroft, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Folcroft is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Folcroft ranks 243rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Folcroft's Asian population has declined by an estimated 38.9%. Asian residents' share of Folcroft's population has decreased from 2.7% to 1.7%.

Folcroft is more Asian than neighboring Glenolden (1.3% Asian), and Sharon Hill (0% Asian). Folcroft is less Asian than neighboring Norwood (5.2% Asian), Collingdale (4.3% Asian), and Prospect Park (2.9% Asian).

Folcroft's Hispanic Population

486 residents of Folcroft, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Folcroft is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Folcroft ranks 424th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Folcroft's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 32.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Folcroft's population has increased from 5.4% to 7.2%.

Folcroft is more Hispanic than neighboring Glenolden (6.6% Hispanic), Sharon Hill (4% Hispanic), and Prospect Park (0.1% Hispanic). Folcroft is less Hispanic than neighboring Norwood (7.3% Hispanic), and Collingdale (7.3% Hispanic).

Folcroft's Native American/Other Population

71 residents of Folcroft, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Folcroft is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Folcroft ranks 342nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Folcroft's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 39.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Folcroft's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Folcroft is more Native American/Other than neighboring Norwood (0% Native American/Other), Sharon Hill (0% Native American/Other), Collingdale (0.4% Native American/Other), and Prospect Park (0.1% Native American/Other). Folcroft is less Native American/Other than neighboring Glenolden (2.2% Native American/Other).

Folcroft's Multiracial Population

318 residents of Folcroft, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Folcroft is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Folcroft ranks 524th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Folcroft's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 11.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Folcroft's population has increased from 4.2% to 4.7%.

Folcroft is more Multiracial than neighboring Glenolden (3.6% Multiracial), Norwood (1.7% Multiracial), Sharon Hill (3.4% Multiracial), and Collingdale (2.9% Multiracial). Folcroft is less Multiracial than neighboring Prospect Park (8.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.