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Folkston

Georgia · 4,767 residents (2025 est.) · 4.188 sq mi
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Folkston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,116. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 2,453 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $78,100. The poverty rate of 28.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,631
+113%since 2000
from 2,178 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,106 / sq mi
+113%since 2000
from 520 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.2
+10%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,767 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Folkston
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,116
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,840 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,487
+65%since 2000
from $13,653 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.3%
+26.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 28.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
−8%since 2010
from 0.501 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information27.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,100
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$495
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $378 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
33.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.1%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.7%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
−23%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
18
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic46.1%(1,003)
Black51.1%(1,113)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(19)
Asian0.4%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.9%(1,393)
2024
White, non-Hispanic40.3%(1,868)
Black48.7%(2,256)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(153)
Asian2.9%(135)
Other4.7%(219)
Diversity Score74.5%(3,449)
Diversity Score
74
+16%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.5%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 58.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+5%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
97.8%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.6%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.2%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
27.4%
+14.0 ptssince 2011
from 13.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2011
from 49.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.6%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.1%
−53.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
Female
41.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.1%
−57.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2012
from 10.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.9%
−60.6 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.6%
+38.7 ptssince 2017
from 50.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.7%
+13.9 ptssince 2016
from 81.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.7%
−13.5 ptssince 2016
from 17.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Folkston, Georgia?

Folkston, Georgia has about 4,631 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Folkston, Georgia?

The typical household in Folkston, Georgia earns about $50,116 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Folkston, Georgia expensive?

In Folkston, Georgia, the median home is worth about $78,100, and the typical rent is about $495 a month.

How educated are people in Folkston, Georgia?

About 5.5% of adults age 25 and over in Folkston, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Folkston, Georgia?

About 28.8% of people in Folkston, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Folkston, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Folkston, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,346 residents, a change of about 103 percent over that period.

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