Folsom, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Folsom, California is 82,140 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 106th-largest city in California. The median household income is $139,263, the median home value is $702,200, and the median age is 40.4.
The population has grown 22.2% since 2010 (72,110 → 88,091).
82,140
Population
2946
People / sq mi
$139,263
Median Income
$702,200
Median Home Value
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Folsom covers 27.9 sq mi of land at 2946 people per square mile.
About Folsom, CA
Remote work is unusually prominent in Folsom: 28.6% of workers primarily work from home, above the 14.0% national rate. Folsom is a city in California with a population of 82,140.
Households here are among the highest-earning of all US cities: median income is $139,263, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US cities at 3.3%, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $702,200, with typical rent around $2,279.
Educational attainment is on the higher side for US cities — 54.7% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. An unusually large 28.6% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 26 minutes each way.
The remote-work concentration is telling in Folsom — it skews toward higher-income, college-educated workers and reshapes both commute patterns and housing demand.
Folsom city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Folsom city had a population of 72,110 in 2010 and 88,091 in 2024, a 22.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 88,091 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.45%.
88,091
Population (2024)
72,110
Population (2010)
88,091
Peak (2024)
1.45%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 72,110 |
| 2011 | 72,542 |
| 2012 | 73,042 |
| 2013 | 72,782 |
| 2014 | 74,950 |
| 2015 | 75,935 |
| 2016 | 76,999 |
| 2017 | 77,798 |
| 2018 | 78,842 |
| 2019 | 81,328 |
| 2020 | 80,863 |
| 2021 | 81,741 |
| 2022 | 83,468 |
| 2023 | 85,413 |
| 2024 | 88,091 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 60.3% |
| Black or African American | 5.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$139,263
Median Household Income
$61,008
Per Capita Income
3.3%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$702,200
Median Home Value
$2,279
Median Rent
69.0%
Owner-Occupied
Education
94.6%
High School+
54.7%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.6%
Drive Alone
61.9%
Public Transit
28.6%
Work From Home
25.5 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
20.5%
Foreign Born
75.3%
Non-English at Home
5.0%
Veterans
8.4%
With Disability
96.9%
Health Insurance
98.1%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 23.0% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 16.6% |
| Manufacturing | 11.1% |
| Public Administration | 9.2% |
| Information | 8.5% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 6.1% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.1% |
| Construction | 4.1% |
| Retail Trade | 3.7% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.5% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Folsom, California has a population of 82,140 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 106th-largest city in California.
The median household income in Folsom, California is $139,263, with 3.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Folsom, California is $702,200, with median monthly rent at $2,279 and a homeownership rate of 69.0%.
The median age in Folsom, California is 40.4 years. The population is 49.8% male and 50.2% female.
The population has grown 22.2% since 2010 (72,110 → 88,091).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.