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 118 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 |
| Altitude : | 184 feet / 56 meters |
| Establishment : | May 05, 1906 (118 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 02:31:13 (25th November 2024) |
| Density : | 81 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.14% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Folsom is located at 39°36'7"N 74°50'34"W (39.6020600, -74.8426700).
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Official website of Folsom
Demographics
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 |
Schools in Folsom
College & universities near Folsom, NJ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 183655 | Atlantic Cape Community College | Mays Landing (NJ) | 08330-2699 |
Stations (25)
Amtrak & bus stations near Folsom, NJ
| 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 |
Post offices near Folsom
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Newtonvill Post Office | Newtonville (NJ) | 08346 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Folsom , California A city in Sacramento County, California. It is located in the Sacramento Valley in central California. Folsom is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Folsom Prison and the Folsom Historic District. 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
