Folkston is a city located in Charlton County Georgia. Folkston has a 2024 population of 4,736. It is also the county seat of Charlton County. Folkston is currently growing at a rate of 1.11% annually and its population has increased by 4.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,526 in 2020.
The average household income in Folkston is $53,715 with a poverty rate of 33.19%. The median age in Folkston is 37.6 years: 40.2 years for males, and 35.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Folkston was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,204 | 47.82% |
| White | 2,002 | 43.44% |
| Two or more races | 233 | 5.06% |
| Asian | 107 | 2.32% |
| Other race | 63 | 1.37% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,560 | 2.5 | 62.1 | 37.9 |
| Non Family | 567 | 1.26 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
| Married | 456 | 3.09 | 87.1 | 12.9 |
| Female | 289 | 4.87 | 49.8 | 50.2 |
| Male | 248 | 1.49 | 20.2 | 79.8 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
62.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 458 | 12.5% |
| Associates Degree | 235 | 6.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 117 | 3.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 49 | 1.34% |
| High School Graduate | 1,742 | 47.54% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 262 | 7.15% |
| Some College | 801 | 21.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,755 | 1,404 | 15 |
| White | 1,465 | 1,212 | 138 |
| Hispanic | 228 | 172 | 13 |
| 2+ Races | 205 | 147 | 0 |
| Other Race | 63 | 50 | 0 |
| Asian | 54 | 27 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 82.73%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 9.42%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $32,065 | $32,831 | $18,176 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $31,191 | $31,568 | $23,854 |
| Some College | $41,310 | $70,566 | $27,222 |
$31,191
Average Earnings
$31,568
Average Male
$23,854
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.87% of Folkston residents speak only English, while 7.13% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.05% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,990 | 714 | 35.88% |
| White | 1,644 | 543 | 33.03% |
| Multiple | 161 | 28 | 17.39% |
| Asian | 107 | 10 | 9.35% |
33.19%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.3%
Male Poverty Rate
54.42%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Folkston is Black, with 35.88% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Folkston is Asian, with 9.35% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 15.09%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.56%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 42.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.73% |
| High School | 16.12% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.96% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 67.42% |
| Female Employed | 36.55% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $31,664 | $56,199 |
| Households | $45,453 | $53,715 |
| Married Families | $54,643 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,686 | $44,572 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
30.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
28.9%
Male Marriage Rate
32.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
295
Number of Veterans
273
Male Veterans
22
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 130 |
| First Gulf War | 130 |
| World War II | 22 |
| Vietnam | 15 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 96 |
| 35 to 54 | 88 |
| 75+ | 76 |
| 65 to 74 | 35 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 180 | 10.6% |
| Black | 99 | 5.41% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 12.12% |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 7.8% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.8%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.02%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.5%
Labor Force Participation
42.7%
Employment Rate
13.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
50.16%
Born in Folkston
95.49%
Native Born
4.51%
Foreign Born
4.51%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
95.49% of Folkston residents were born in the United States, with 50.16% having been born in Georgia. 4.51% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,000 | 53 | 1.07% |
| 2028 | 4,947 | 53 | 1.08% |
| 2027 | 4,894 | 52 | 1.07% |
| 2026 | 4,842 | 53 | 1.11% |
| 2025 | 4,789 | 53 | 1.12% |
| 2024 | 4,736 | 52 | 1.11% |
| 2023 | 4,684 | 35 | 0.75% |
| 2022 | 4,649 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2021 | 4,648 | 122 | 2.7% |
| 2020 | 4,526 | -490 | -9.77% |
| 2019 | 5,016 | 370 | 7.96% |
| 2018 | 4,646 | -54 | -1.15% |
| 2017 | 4,700 | -158 | -3.25% |
| 2016 | 4,858 | -470 | -8.82% |
| 2015 | 5,328 | 80 | 1.52% |
| 2014 | 5,248 | -18 | -0.34% |
| 2013 | 5,266 | -183 | -3.36% |
| 2012 | 5,449 | -37 | -0.67% |
| 2011 | 5,486 | 664 | 13.77% |
| 2010 | 4,822 | 0 | 0% |