Folsom, CA Demographics

A map of Folsom's Population by Race

Folsom, California has an estimated population of 83,916, an increase from the 80,454 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 54.2% White, 19.9% Asian, 13.9% Hispanic, 5.8% Multiracial, 5.3% Black, and 0.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Folsom, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Folsom has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Folsom, that probability was 62.7% in 2020 and 64.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Folsom is ranked the 102nd most populous place in California, out of 1,618 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). Folsom was ranked the 108th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Folsom's White Population

45,477 residents of Folsom, or 54.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Folsom is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Folsom ranks 848th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Folsom's White population has grown by an estimated 1.1%. White residents' share of Folsom's population has decreased from 55.9% to 54.2%.

Folsom is less White than neighboring Orangevale (75% White), El Dorado Hills (67.5% White), Granite Bay (74.2% White), Fair Oaks (71.1% White), and Gold River (65% White).

Folsom's Black Population

4,446 residents of Folsom, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Folsom is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Folsom ranks 244th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Folsom's Black population has grown by an estimated 33.0%. Black residents' share of Folsom's population has increased from 4.2% to 5.3%.

Folsom is more Black than neighboring Orangevale (1.4% Black), El Dorado Hills (1.4% Black), Granite Bay (1% Black), Fair Oaks (1.7% Black), and Gold River (3.6% Black).

Folsom's Asian Population

16,696 residents of Folsom, or 19.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Folsom is slightly higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Folsom ranks 137th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Folsom's Asian population has grown by an estimated 6.1%. Asian residents' share of Folsom's population has remained roughly unchanged at 19.9%.

Folsom is more Asian than neighboring Orangevale (2.7% Asian), El Dorado Hills (12.8% Asian), Granite Bay (9.7% Asian), Fair Oaks (4.9% Asian), and Gold River (14.3% Asian).

Folsom's Hispanic Population

11,654 residents of Folsom, or 13.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Folsom is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Folsom ranks 1113th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Folsom's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 11.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Folsom's population has increased from 13.1% to 13.9%.

Folsom is more Hispanic than neighboring El Dorado Hills (10.5% Hispanic), Granite Bay (8.7% Hispanic), and Gold River (11% Hispanic). Folsom is less Hispanic than neighboring Orangevale (14.5% Hispanic), and Fair Oaks (14.4% Hispanic).

Folsom's Native American/Other Population

738 residents of Folsom, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Folsom is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Folsom ranks 844th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Folsom's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 22.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Folsom's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Folsom is more Native American/Other than neighboring El Dorado Hills (0.8% Native American/Other). Folsom is less Native American/Other than neighboring Orangevale (1.2% Native American/Other), Granite Bay (1.4% Native American/Other), and Fair Oaks (1.5% Native American/Other).

Folsom's Multiracial Population

4,905 residents of Folsom, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Folsom is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Folsom ranks 431st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Folsom's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Folsom's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.8%.

Folsom is more Multiracial than neighboring Orangevale (5.2% Multiracial), Granite Bay (5% Multiracial), and Gold River (5.1% Multiracial). Folsom is less Multiracial than neighboring El Dorado Hills (6.9% Multiracial), and Fair Oaks (6.4% 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.