Folsom, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Tangipahoa Parish County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
722
Population
363/sq mi density
$46,094
Median Income
$28,972 per capita
$269,600
Home Value
$306,375 Zillow
$579
Median Rent
31.6% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
242
Violent Crime/100K
0 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$46,094 median income, 6.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$269,600 home value, $579/mo rent
C
Safety
2.0 / 5.0
242 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
722
Census 2023
Population Density
363
per square mile
Land Area
1.7
square miles (4.3 km²)
Median Age
45.6 yrs
17% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
47.4%
Male
52.6%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 66.6% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 16.5% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 18.7% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
66.6%
Black
16.5%
Hispanic
18.7%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 94.7% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 5.9% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
94.7%
Spanish
5.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
4.7%
Veterans
3.3%
45% below US avg (6%)
Disability
48.9%
276% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
94.6%
4% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
5.4%
37% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.475
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 722 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 363 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Median Age | 45.6 years |
Gender
| Male | 47.4% |
| Female | 52.6% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 66.6% |
| Black or African American | 16.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 94.7% |
| Spanish | 5.9% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 4.7% |
| Veterans | 3.3% |
| Disability | 48.9% |
| Health Insurance | 94.6% |
| Uninsured | 5.4% |
| Broadband Access | 83.5% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.475 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 3, Metro / under 250K |