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Folkston

County:
Charlton County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
4.188
State:
Georgia

Folkston is a city located in Charlton County, Georgia. Folkston has a 2026 population of 4,798. It is also the county seat of Charlton County. Folkston is currently growing at a rate of 1.03% annually and its population has increased by 6.46% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,507 in 2020.

The median household income in Folkston is $50,116 with a poverty rate of 28.84%. The median age in Folkston is 39.2 years: 39.8 years for males, and 37 years for females. For every 100 females there are 144.1 males.

4.8K
Total Population
1,146
Density (mi²)
49 1.03%
Growth

Folkston Population

Folkston Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20264,798491.03%
20254,749481.02%
20244,701300.64%
20234,671360.78%
20224,63510.02%
20214,6341272.82%
20204,50750.11%
20195,0163707.96%
20184,646-54-1.15%
20174,700-158-3.25%
20164,858-470-8.82%
20155,328801.52%
20145,248-18-0.34%
20135,266-183-3.36%
20125,449-37-0.67%
20115,4862,984119.26%
20104,82266315.94%

Median Age

Overall: 39.2 years
Female: 37 years
Male: 39.8 years

Folkston Adults

There are 3,908 adults, (528 of whom are seniors) in Folkston.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,897 (41%)
Male: 2,734 (59%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Folkston includes 48.72% Black or African American, 41.87% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American2,25648.72%
White1,93941.87%
Two or more races2735.9%
Asian1352.92%
Other race280.6%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White711.53%
Two or more races541.17%
Other race280.6%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American2,25648.72%
White1,86840.34%
Two or more races2194.73%
Asian1352.92%

Folkston Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Folkston 's average per capita income is $36,009. Household income levels show a median of $50,116. The poverty rate stands at 28.84%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$73,638-
Households$50,116$62,643
Non Families$47,658$45,776
Families$32,614$60,716

$36,009

Average Income

$50,116

Median Household Income

28.84%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)