Folkston, Georgia
Quick Statistics
Folkston is a community in Charlton County, Georgia, home to about 4,631 people spread across 4.2 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $23,000 a year, and a typical home is worth about $78,100. About 13.9% of adults hold a college degree, and 84.6% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 85 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Georgia towns GeoStat tracks, Folkston ranks number 185 of 669 in population, number 373 in median household income, number 543 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Folkston typically top out near 94°F in July, while January nights average about 44°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Homeland, GA | 1.7 mi. | 755 |
| 2. | Hilliard, FL | 11.7 mi. | 3,034 |
| 3. | Kingsland, GA | 12.8 mi. | 19,627 |
| 4. | Woodbine, GA | 19.1 mi. | 1,399 |
| 5. | Callahan, FL | 21.6 mi. | 1,514 |
| 6. | Hoboken, GA | 24.7 mi. | 1,016 |
| 7. | Nahunta, GA | 25.4 mi. | 1,386 |
| 8. | Nassau Village-Ratliff, FL | 25.6 mi. | 4,737 |
What is the population of Folkston, Georgia?
Folkston has a population of about 4,631 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Folkston, Georgia in?
Folkston is located in Charlton County, Georgia.
What is the median home value in Folkston, Georgia?
The median home value in Folkston is about $78,100, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Folkston, Georgia?
The median personal income in Folkston is about $23,000 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Folkston, Georgia?
Since 1950, 10 tornadoes have been recorded in Charlton County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Folkston, Georgia?
Typical July highs run about 94 degrees and January lows about 44 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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