This was 18.5 percent higher than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 79,584.
93.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Folsom city for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 3,520 | 6.4 |
Regular high school diploma | 6,156 | 11.2 |
GED or alternative credential | 1,013 | 1.8 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 3,189 | 5.8 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 7,445 | 13.5 |
Associate's degree | 6,027 | 11 |
Bachelor's degree | 16,576 | 30.2 |
Master's degree | 8,556 | 15.6 |
Professional school degree | 1,424 | 2.6 |
Doctorate degree | 1,047 | 1.9 |