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Folsom, Pennsylvania
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Location in Delaware County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Delaware |
| Township | Ridley |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.25 sq mi (3.24 km2) |
| • Land | 1.25 sq mi (3.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,287 |
| • Density | 6,629.60/sq mi (2,560.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
19033
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| Area codes | 610 and 484 |
| FIPS code | 42-26432 |
Folsom is a community in Pennsylvania, United States. It's a special kind of place called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's a recognized area for counting people, but it's not officially a city or town. Folsom is located in Delaware County and is part of Ridley Township. In 2020, about 8,287 people lived here.
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Where is Folsom Located?
Folsom is found in the northern part of Ridley Township. It is about 11 miles (18 km) southwest of Center City, Philadelphia.
Neighboring Towns and Areas
Folsom shares its borders with several other places. To the northwest, you'll find the borough of Swarthmore. To the north are Springfield Township and the borough of Rutledge.
On the east side, it's bordered by Pennsylvania Route 420. To the southeast is the borough of Prospect Park. The borough of Ridley Park is to the south, and Woodlyn (also in Ridley Township) is to the southwest.
Size of Folsom
According to the United States Census Bureau, the Folsom CDP covers a total area of about 1.25 square miles (3.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People Living in Folsom
Folsom is home to thousands of people. The population has changed a little over the years.
- In 2000, there were 8,072 people.
- In 2010, the population grew slightly to 8,323.
- By 2020, the number was 8,287 people.
Who Lives in Folsom?
In 2000, there were 3,162 households in Folsom. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 28.6% of these households had children under 18 living with them. Many homes were families, with 56.6% being married couples.
The average household had about 2.55 people. The average family had about 3.12 people.
Age Groups in Folsom
The people in Folsom come from all age groups.
- About 22.8% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 7.0% were young adults, aged 18 to 24.
- The largest group, 29.1%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 21.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- And 19.9% of the people were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Folsom was 40 years old.
Schools in Folsom
The schools in Folsom are part of the Ridley School District. This district has nine schools in total.
Folsom is proud to be home to two of these schools:
- Ridley High School: This is the local high school for older students. It is located on Morton Avenue, one of Folsom's busier roads.
- Edgewood Elementary School: This school is for younger students. It is located on 8th Avenue in a residential part of Folsom.
The First Wawa Store
Folsom holds a special place in the history of Wawa convenience stores. The very first Wawa store ever opened right here in Folsom!
It opened on April 16, 1964. This original store was located at the corner of MacDade Boulevard and Swarthmore Avenue. It served the community for many years.
However, on June 27, 2016, the original Wawa store closed. A new, bigger "super Wawa" opened nearby down the street. To celebrate this big change, a parade was held from the old Wawa to the new one.
See also
In Spanish: Folsom (Pensilvania) para niños
