Folly Beach is a city located in Charleston County South Carolina. Folly Beach has a 2024 population of 2,084. Folly Beach is currently growing at a rate of 0.05% annually and its population has increased by 0.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,079 in 2020.
The average household income in Folly Beach is $146,619 with a poverty rate of 8.77%. The median age in Folly Beach is 62.7 years: 62.6 years for males, and 63 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Folly Beach was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 908 | 94.78% |
| Two or more races | 29 | 3.03% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 21 | 2.19% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 504 | 1.9 | 91.5 | 8.5 |
| Married | 316 | 2.28 | 96.5 | 3.5 |
| Non Family | 188 | 1.26 | 83 | 17 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.28
Average Family Size
1.9
Average Household Size
91.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 22 | 2.39% |
| Associates Degree | 38 | 4.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 334 | 36.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 223 | 24.21% |
| High School Graduate | 115 | 12.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11 | 1.19% |
| Some College | 178 | 19.33% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 871 | 838 | 517 |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Islander | 21 | 21 | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,304 | $0 | $49,732 |
| Graduate Degree | $91,210 | $92,056 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $48,875 | $55,250 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $58,859 | $91,613 | $51,771 |
| Some College | $0 | $106,154 | $56,908 |
$58,859
Average Earnings
$91,613
Average Male
$51,771
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.79% of Folly Beach residents speak only English, while 2.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.21% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 908 | 84 | 9.25% |
8.77%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.06%
Male Poverty Rate
7.26%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Folly Beach is White, with 9.25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Folly Beach is White, with 9.25% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.79%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 16.52% |
| Some College | 9.26% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $205,278 | $199,376 |
| Households | $97,813 | $146,619 |
| Married Families | $205,278 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $52,368 | $57,942 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
72.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
68.6%
Male Marriage Rate
78.1%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
118
Number of Veterans
107
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 68 |
| Korea | 17 |
| First Gulf War | 12 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 67 |
| 65 to 74 | 41 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 108 | 12.23% |
| Islander | 10 | 47.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.8%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.8%
Labor Force Participation
52%
Employment Rate
3.4%
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
22.86%
Born in Folly Beach
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Folly Beach residents were born in the United States, with 22.86% having been born in South Carolina. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,091 | 2 | 0.1% |
| 2028 | 2,089 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2027 | 2,088 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2026 | 2,087 | 2 | 0.1% |
| 2025 | 2,085 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2024 | 2,084 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2023 | 2,083 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2022 | 2,084 | 14 | 0.68% |
| 2021 | 2,070 | -9 | -0.43% |
| 2020 | 2,079 | -588 | -22.05% |
| 2019 | 2,667 | 17 | 0.64% |
| 2018 | 2,650 | -15 | -0.56% |
| 2017 | 2,665 | -9 | -0.34% |
| 2016 | 2,674 | 9 | 0.34% |
| 2015 | 2,665 | 41 | 1.56% |
| 2014 | 2,624 | 35 | 1.35% |
| 2013 | 2,589 | 15 | 0.58% |
| 2012 | 2,574 | 22 | 0.86% |
| 2011 | 2,552 | 32 | 1.27% |
| 2010 | 2,520 | 0 | 0% |