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Folkston, GA
City in Charlton County, Georgia.
Population
4,631
Land area
4.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,106
ZIP codes
0
Folkston and its ZIP codes
Folkston at a glance
- Folkston is about 5.8 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $50,116 a year, 35% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $78,100 (74% below Georgia) and median rent is $495 a month.
Local data for Folkston, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Folkston, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,116
Poverty rate
28.8%
Median home value
$78,100
Median rent
$495/mo
Homeownership
66.2%
Bachelor's or higher
5.5%
Median age
39.2
Average commute
24.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Indian Americans (128), Scottish Americans (108), Irish Americans (50).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Charlton County. PPP loans are for Folkston.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,752
2,171 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$34,702
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$71.7M
FY 2026, $5,731 per person
How people get to work
Folkston, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone97.8%
- Carpooled0.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.6%
Average one-way commute: 24.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Folkston, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
229
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
28
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 44°F
53.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Folkston, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.8%
U.S. 33.3% +9.5 pts
Diabetes
16.1%
U.S. 12.1% +4.0 pts
Smoking
17.6%
U.S. 12.8% +4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
27.6%
U.S. 11.1% +16.5 pts
Cities near Folkston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HomelandCity | 1.8 mi | 2.5 |
| Hilliard, FLTown | 12 mi | 5.5 |
| KingslandCity | 13 mi | 44.8 |
| WoodbineCity | 19 mi | 2.5 |
| HickoxCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.7 |
| Callahan, FLTown | 22 mi | 1.8 |
| WaverlyCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 5.6 |
| HobokenCity | 24 mi | 3.4 |
| St. MarysCity | 25 mi | 25.5 |
| NahuntaCity | 25 mi | 2.8 |
| Nassau Village-Ratliff, FLCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 14.7 |
| Kings Bay BaseCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 2.8 |
| Yulee, FLCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 23.2 |
| WaynesvilleCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Folkston, GA in?
- Folkston is in Charlton County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Folkston, GA?
- About 4,631 people live in Folkston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Folkston?
- Nearby places include Homeland (1.8 mi), Hilliard, FL (12 mi), Kingsland (13 mi), Woodbine (19 mi), Hickox (21 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023