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Folsom, LA


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Folsom, Louisiana

Folsom, Louisiana, in St Tammany county, is 44 miles N of Kenner, Louisiana (center to center) and 47 miles N of New Orleans, Louisiana. The village is in the New Orleans area. There are 525 residents in Folsom.

The People and Families of Folsom

In Folsom, about 57% of adults are married.

Approximately 27% of Folsom is non-white. Diversity is a hallmark of Folsom.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Folsom had a median family income of $42,500. Most of the residents of Folsom tend to have good incomes. The village is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Folsom. Lots of residents of the village prove that it's possible to work from home regularly.

Political Inclinations

Folsom folks tended to give their money ($15,200) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Folsom Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Folsom that were owner-occupied was 69%. The village housing had been constructed more recently than most villages of its size.

Commuting

In Folsom, 93% of commuters drive to work. It you are in Folsom, expect to drive to most places you want to go. There's not much public transportation here.

High Points

Folsom strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Louisiana):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyFolsom Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Folsom Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 7%Folsom College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 12%Folsom Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 17%Folsom Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Folsom, LA

Comparing Folsom to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Female Share of the Population64
Male Share of the Population57
Well-Paid Single Women59
Well-Paid Single Men48
Age of the Population47
Senior Citizens33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size87
Portion of People Married69

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults910
Median Family Income69
People in Middle Class or Better48
People Above Poverty49

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Short Commute Times22
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes103
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Affordability of Rents42
People Living Alone44

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime57
Low Violent Crime11
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