Folsom, PA Demographics

A map of Folsom's Population by Race

Folsom, Pennsylvania had a population of 8,287 in 2020. It was 87.1% White, 4.6% Black, 2.3% Asian, 2.7% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 2.9% 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 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Folsom is the 127th 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

7,218 residents of Folsom identify as White, or 87.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Folsom larger than the White share of the population of Pennsylvania (73.5% White). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Folsom is ranked #1276 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Folsom is more White than neighboring Ridley Park (86.9% White), Morton (61.1% White), Woodlyn (77.2% White), and Prospect Park (79% White).

Folsom's Black Population

385 residents of Folsom identify as Black, or 4.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Folsom slightly less than the Black share of the population of Pennsylvania (10.5% Black). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Folsom is ranked #315 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Folsom is more Black than neighboring Rutledge (1.8% Black), and Ridley Park (4.4% Black). Folsom is less Black than neighboring Morton (21.8% Black), Woodlyn (10.7% Black), and Prospect Park (7.8% Black).

Folsom's Asian Population

188 residents of Folsom identify as Asian, or 2.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Folsom roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.9% Asian). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Folsom is ranked #282 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Folsom is more Asian than neighboring Woodlyn (2.1% Asian). Folsom is less Asian than neighboring Rutledge (3.7% Asian), Morton (8.9% Asian), and Prospect Park (4% Asian).

Folsom's Hispanic Population

224 residents of Folsom identify as Hispanic, or 2.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Folsom slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Pennsylvania (8.1% Hispanic). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Folsom is ranked #818 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Folsom is more Hispanic than neighboring Rutledge (2.3% Hispanic). Folsom is less Hispanic than neighboring Ridley Park (2.9% Hispanic), Morton (3.1% Hispanic), Woodlyn (4.9% Hispanic), and Prospect Park (5% Hispanic).

Folsom's Native American/Other Population

30 residents of Folsom identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Folsom roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Pennsylvania (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Folsom is ranked #762 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Folsom is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ridley Park (0.3% Native American/Other). Folsom is less Native American/Other than neighboring Morton (0.7% Native American/Other), and Woodlyn (0.6% Native American/Other).

Folsom's Multiracial Population

242 residents of Folsom identify as Multiracial, or 2.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Folsom roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Folsom is ranked #1161 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Folsom is less Multiracial than neighboring Rutledge (4.7% Multiracial), Ridley Park (3.1% Multiracial), Morton (4.4% Multiracial), Woodlyn (4.5% Multiracial), and Prospect Park (3.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.