Folsom, New Jersey
Folsom: borough of New Jersey, United States
About
Folsom is a city located in the county of Atlantic in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,885 and a population density of 86 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,776 inhabitants.
The city was created 119 years ago in 1906.
Quick Facts about Folsom
| Population | 1,776 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Jersey (United States) |
| County | Atlantic County |
| Postal code | 08037 |
| Area | 22.04 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.6021,-74.8427 |
| Altitude | 184 feet / 56 meters |
| Establishment | May 23, 1906 (119 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 19:35:43 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 81 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -6.14% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 67℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
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Geography
Folsom is located at 39°36'7"N 74°50'34"W (39.6020600, -74.8426700).
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Weather
67°F
Chance Rain Showers
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Folsom decreased by 6.14% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,885 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,882 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,866 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,854 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,841 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,825 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,803 | -1.22% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,789 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,781 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,775 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,776 | 0.06% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 6,169 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 5,581 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 10.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 5,640 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 5,625 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.1% |
| Female persons, % : | 53.6% |
| White only, percent : | 60.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 27.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 15.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 59.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 319 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 6.7% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 54.1% |
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 54.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $128,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $940 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $338 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $714 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 1,906 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.05 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 92.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 10.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 75.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 59.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 74.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 27.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 48.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 39.8% |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 377,715 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 180,416 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $31,176 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $49,063 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $20,845 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 15.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 707 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 358 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 185 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 67 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 594 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 57 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 595 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 503.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 11.18 |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Folsom, NJ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 183655 | Atlantic Cape Community College | Mays Landing (NJ) | 08330-2699 |
Nearby Transit Stations (25)
Rail and bus stations connected to Folsom, NJ. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HTN | Hammonton, New Jersey | Egg Harbor Rd & Line St. | OTHER |
| EGH | Egg Harbor City, New Jersey | South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave | OTHER |
| ATO | Atco, New Jersey | Cooper Rd and Raritan Ave | OTHER |
| LDW | Lindenwold | Station Ave & White Horse Rd West | OTHER |
| ABN | Absecon | Shore Road and Ohio Ave | OTHER |
Closest post offices linked to Folsom.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Newtonvill Post Office | Newtonville (NJ) | 08346 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Folsom, California A city in Sacramento County, California. with a population of 82,726 people.
- Folsom, Louisiana town with a population of 871 people.
- Folsom, New Mexico town in New Mexico, United States with a population of 53 people.
Other cities in Atlantic County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Atlantic County , NJ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City | 37,743 | City in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States |
| Pleasantville | 20,060 | City in Atlantic County, New Jersey |
| Hammonton | 13,902 | Town in Atlantic County, New Jersey |
| Somers Point | 10,153 | City in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States |
| Ventnor City | 9,895 | City in New Jersey |
| Absecon | 8,789 | City in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States |
| Brigantine | 8,577 | City in Atlantic County, New Jersey |
| Northfield | 8,047 | City in New Jersey |
| Linwood | 6,635 | City in New Jersey |
| Margate City | 5,865 | City in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States |
| Buena | 4,267 | Borough in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States |
| Egg Harbor City | 4,052 | City in New Jersey |
| Weymouth | 2,871 | Township of New Jersey |
| Mays Landing | 2,135 | Town |
| Estell Manor | 1,738 | City in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States |
| Collings Lakes | 1,706 | Town |
Distance to Other Cities
Folsom distances to largest New Jersey cities