Folsom, PA Demographics

A map of Folsom's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	8,091	7,218	93.3%	87.1%
Multiracial	271	242	3.1%	2.9%
Black	147	385	1.7%	4.6%
Hispanic	119	224	1.4%	2.7%
Asian	43	188	0.5%	2.3%
Native American/Other	0	30	0.0%	0.4%

Folsom, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 8,671, an increase from the 8,287 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.3% White, 3.1% Multiracial, 1.7% Black, 1.4% Hispanic, 0.5% Asian, and 0.0% 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 considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less 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 Folsom, that probability was 23.7% in 2020 and 12.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Folsom is ranked the 121st 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). Folsom was ranked the 127th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Folsom's White Population

8,091 residents of Folsom, or 93.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Folsom is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Folsom ranks 1279th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Folsom's White population has grown by an estimated 12.1%. White residents' share of Folsom's population has increased from 87.1% to 93.3%.

Folsom is more White than neighboring Rutledge (87.7% White), Ridley Park (83.1% White), Morton (58.3% White), Woodlyn (79.3% White), and Prospect Park (73.8% White).

Folsom's Black Population

147 residents of Folsom, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Folsom is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Folsom ranks 316th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Folsom's Black population has declined by an estimated 61.8%. Black residents' share of Folsom's population has decreased from 4.6% to 1.7%.

Folsom is more Black than neighboring Rutledge (0.4% Black). Folsom is less Black than neighboring Ridley Park (7.5% Black), Morton (24.5% Black), Woodlyn (3.9% Black), and Prospect Park (14.7% Black).

Folsom's Asian Population

43 residents of Folsom, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Folsom is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Folsom ranks 295th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Folsom's Asian population has declined by an estimated 77.1%. Asian residents' share of Folsom's population has decreased from 2.3% to 0.5%.

Folsom is less Asian than neighboring Rutledge (9.2% Asian), Ridley Park (1% Asian), Morton (11.7% Asian), Woodlyn (5.6% Asian), and Prospect Park (2.9% Asian).

Folsom's Hispanic Population

119 residents of Folsom, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Folsom is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Folsom ranks 827th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Folsom's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 46.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Folsom's population has decreased from 2.7% to 1.4%.

Folsom is more Hispanic than neighboring Rutledge (1% Hispanic), and Prospect Park (0.1% Hispanic). Folsom is less Hispanic than neighboring Ridley Park (4.7% Hispanic), Morton (2.8% Hispanic), and Woodlyn (7.6% Hispanic).

Folsom's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Folsom, or 0.0% 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 Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Folsom ranks 932nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Folsom's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Folsom's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Folsom is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ridley Park (0.6% Native American/Other), Woodlyn (1.1% Native American/Other), and Prospect Park (0.1% Native American/Other).

Folsom's Multiracial Population

271 residents of Folsom, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Folsom is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Folsom ranks 1182nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Folsom's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 12.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Folsom's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.1%.

Folsom is more Multiracial than neighboring Rutledge (1.7% Multiracial), Morton (2.8% Multiracial), and Woodlyn (2.5% Multiracial). Folsom is less Multiracial than neighboring Ridley Park (3.2% Multiracial), and 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.