Folsom, CA Demographics
A map of Folsom's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 44,972 | 55.9% |
Asian | 15,742 | 19.6% |
Hispanic | 10,503 | 13.1% |
Multiracial | 4,947 | 6.1% |
Black | 3,342 | 4.2% |
Native American/Other | 948 | 1.2% |
Folsom, California had a population of 80,454 in 2020. It was 55.9% White, 4.2% Black, 19.6% Asian, 13.1% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 6.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Folsom, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,611 places in California, Folsom is the 108th most populous. 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's White Population
44,972 residents of Folsom identify as White, or 55.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Folsom considerably larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Folsom is ranked #848 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Folsom is less White than neighboring Orangevale (73.8% White), El Dorado Hills (68.5% White), Granite Bay (74.4% White), Fair Oaks (72.3% White), and Gold River (64.4% White).
Folsom's Black Population
3,342 residents of Folsom identify as Black, or 4.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Folsom roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Folsom is ranked #240 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Folsom is more Black than neighboring Orangevale (1.5% Black), El Dorado Hills (1.3% Black), Granite Bay (0.9% Black), Fair Oaks (2.3% Black), and Gold River (2.4% Black).
Folsom's Asian Population
15,742 residents of Folsom identify as Asian, or 19.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Folsom roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Folsom is ranked #137 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Folsom is more Asian than neighboring Orangevale (3.5% Asian), El Dorado Hills (11.9% Asian), Granite Bay (8.8% Asian), Fair Oaks (5.2% Asian), and Gold River (18.2% Asian).
Folsom's Hispanic Population
10,503 residents of Folsom identify as Hispanic, or 13.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Folsom considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Folsom is ranked #1108 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Folsom is more Hispanic than neighboring El Dorado Hills (10.9% Hispanic), Granite Bay (8.9% Hispanic), Fair Oaks (12.7% Hispanic), and Gold River (8.4% Hispanic).
Folsom's Native American/Other Population
948 residents of Folsom identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Folsom roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Folsom is ranked #790 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Folsom is more Native American/Other than neighboring El Dorado Hills (1% Native American/Other), Granite Bay (1% Native American/Other), and Gold River (0.8% Native American/Other). Folsom is less Native American/Other than neighboring Orangevale (1.5% Native American/Other).
Folsom's Multiracial Population
4,947 residents of Folsom identify as Multiracial, or 6.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Folsom roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Folsom is ranked #431 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Folsom is more Multiracial than neighboring Granite Bay (6% Multiracial), and Gold River (5.8% Multiracial). Folsom is less Multiracial than neighboring Orangevale (6.7% Multiracial), El Dorado Hills (6.4% Multiracial), and Fair Oaks (6.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.