Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Folsom, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

83,916

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

54.2%45,477

Asian

19.9%16,696

Hispanic/Latino

13.9%11,654

Two or More

5.8%4,905

Black

5.3%4,446

Other

0.5%440

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%188

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%110

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.8%1,060

High School Diploma

11.6%6,869

Some College (<1 yr)

6.2%3,676

Some College (1+ yr)

11.2%6,629

Associate's Degree

8.2%4,839

Bachelor's Degree

31.6%18,719

Master's Degree

17.5%10,370

Professional Degree

3.6%2,116

Doctorate

2.2%1,316

HS or Higher

93.9%

BA or Higher

54.9%

Graduate+

23.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$755,200

Median Renti

$2,352

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

69.7%20,898

Renter-Occupied

30.3%9,065

Total Units

30,868

Homeownership

69.7%

Vacancy Rate

2.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.8%369

$50K–$100K

1.1%226

$100K–$150K

0.7%146

$150K–$200K

0.8%158

$200K–$300K

1.6%324

$300K–$500K

7.1%1,484

$500K–$1M

73%15,262

$1M+

14%2,929

Rent Distribution

Under $500

209

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

219

$1,000–$1,250

289

$1,250–$1,500

311

$1,500–$2,000

1,068

$2,000+

6,492

Year Built

2020 or later

4.5%1,380

2010–2019

11%3,385

2000–2009

26.2%8,102

1990–1999

27%8,342

1980–1989

18.7%5,785

1970–1979

5.6%1,726

1960–1969

2.4%756

1950–1959

3.4%1,046

1940–1949

0.2%49

1939 or earlier

1%297

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

70.4%21,106

Electricity

27%8,087

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%254

Solar

0.8%245

No Fuel

0.6%171

Other

0.2%51

Wood

0.1%37

Fuel Oil

0%7

Coal

0%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$139,804

Mean Household Incomei

$174,412

Per Capita Incomei

$62,962

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

6.3%

Labor Forcei

42,054

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.8%827

$10K–$15K

1.3%404

$15K–$20K

1.6%493

$20K–$25K

2.1%625

$25K–$30K

1.5%461

$30K–$35K

2.5%749

$35K–$40K

1.2%347

$40K–$45K

1.8%541

$45K–$50K

1.8%542

$50K–$60K

3.8%1,131

$60K–$75K

3.8%1,138

$75K–$100K

10.8%3,235

$100K–$125K

10.5%3,152

$125K–$150K

7.2%2,148

$150K–$200K

12.7%3,818

$200K+

34.5%10,352

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

405

Residentsi

794

Avg. Tenant Renti

$468/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

8 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers292 homes92% occupied$496/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 895 homes78% occupied$389/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC18 homes96% occupied$423/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $139,804/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $42K/yr

84.2%

Very low income$42K–$70K/yr

13.4%

Low income$70K–$112K/yr

2.4%

Who Receives This Housing

74.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

51% of subsidized households are minority

27.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

32% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

16,94220.2%

By Region

Top Countries

India

5,559

Philippines

1,233

China

1,181

Mexico

978

Canada

486

Korea

386

United Kingdom

256

Germany

256

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

38,581

Avg. Commutei

26.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

39,374

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

3,317(5.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.5%Insured

2.5%Uninsured