Folkston
City in Charlton County, Georgia
Folkston is a city in Charlton County, Georgia, with 4,464 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 82 ft (25 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Homeland, 1.7 miles NW.
- 4,464residents (2020 Census)
- 82 ftelevation · 25 m
- 4.2 sq miland area · 10.8 km²
- 1,066 / sq mipopulation density
- 32046ZIP code
About Folkston
Folkston is a city in and the county seat of Charlton County, Georgia, United States. The population was 4,464 in 2020.
The largest employer in Folkston is a GEO Group-operated ICE detention center with 3,000 beds.
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Living in Folkston
- Median household income
- $50,116
- Median home value
- $78,100
- Median rent
- $495/mo
- Median age
- 39.2
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Folkston had 4,464 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,464 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,066 per sq mi (412 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Folkston at a glance
| State | Georgia (GA) |
|---|---|
| County | Charlton County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 4,464 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.19 sq mi (10.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.8391° N, 82.0073° W |
| ZIP code | 32046 |
| Official website | folkston.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1330424 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Folkston
- Homeland1.7 mi NW
- Hilliard, FL11.7 mi SE
- Kingsland12.8 mi E
- Woodbine19.1 mi NE
- Hickox21.2 mi N
- Callahan, FL21.6 mi SE
- Hoboken24.7 mi N
- Waverly25.0 mi NE
- Nahunta25.4 mi N
- Nassau Village-Ratliff, FL25.6 mi SE
- St. Marys26.1 mi E
- Kings Bay Base26.5 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Folkston
What county is Folkston in?
Folkston is in Charlton County, Georgia.
What is the population of Folkston, GA?
4,464 people lived in Folkston at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Folkston, GA?
The ZIP code of Folkston is 32046.
What is the elevation of Folkston?
82 feet (25 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Folkston?
Homeland (1.7 mi), Hilliard (11.7 mi), Kingsland (12.8 mi), Woodbine (19.1 mi), Hickox (21.2 mi).
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