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, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,773

Median Agei

43.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

77.6%1,376

Hispanic/Latino

11.9%211

Two or More

6%106

Black

2.8%49

Other

1.5%26

Asian

0.3%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.2%55

High School Diploma

38.1%501

Some College (<1 yr)

5.5%72

Some College (1+ yr)

9.8%129

Associate's Degree

4.9%65

Bachelor's Degree

16.4%216

Master's Degree

8.4%111

Professional Degree

3.5%46

Doctorate

1.1%14

HS or Higher

91.9%

BA or Higher

29.4%

Graduate+

13%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$273,700

Median Renti

$1,705

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

93.1%616

Renter-Occupied

6.9%46

Total Units

682

Homeownership

93.1%

Vacancy Rate

2.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.2%26

$100K–$150K

3.1%19

$150K–$200K

10.1%62

$200K–$300K

43.8%270

$300K–$500K

26.5%163

$500K–$1M

11%68

$1M+

1.3%8

Rent Distribution

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.3%9

2010–2019

2.6%18

2000–2009

5.6%38

1990–1999

5.3%36

1980–1989

4.5%31

1970–1979

35.8%244

1960–1969

14.1%96

1950–1959

18.2%124

1940–1949

3.7%25

1939 or earlier

8.9%61

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

71.5%473

Electricity

11.5%76

Fuel Oil

10.6%70

Solar

2.4%16

Wood

2%13

Bottled/LP Gas

1.4%9

No Fuel

0.8%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$110,227

Mean Household Incomei

$127,132

Per Capita Incomei

$47,417

Poverty Ratei

7.2%

Unemploymenti

8.3%

Labor Forcei

1,043

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3%20

$10K–$15K

0.5%3

$15K–$20K

0.3%2

$20K–$25K

5.9%39

$25K–$30K

1.7%11

$30K–$35K

1.8%12

$40K–$45K

1.2%8

$45K–$50K

4.4%29

$50K–$60K

4.1%27

$60K–$75K

8.9%59

$75K–$100K

15.6%103

$100K–$125K

14.8%98

$125K–$150K

8.8%58

$150K–$200K

11%73

$200K+

18.1%120

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers4 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

744.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

924

Avg. Commutei

33.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

956

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

75(5.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.6%Insured

6.4%Uninsured