Charlton County, Georgia

Total Population: 12,711

County Seat: Folkston

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Median Home Value

$119,000

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$48,534

Across all households

Median Age

38 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

11.4%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)54.4%
Black (Non-Hispanic)24.9%
Hispanic or Latino15.5%
Two or More Races3.8%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.8%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.6%

Under 18 Years

19.7%

65 Years and Over

14.7%

Male

58.0%

Female

42.0%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.0%

No Health Insurance

17.5%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

85.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

11.4%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$48,534

Mean Household Income

$67,272

Per Capita Income

$24,015

Unemployment Rate (16+)

In Labor Force (19–64)

69.5%

SNAP / Food Stamps

21.9%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$119,000

Median Rent

$895/mo

Total Housing Units

4,708

Owner-Occupied

78.1%

Renter-Occupied

21.9%

Vacancy Rate

13.2%

Married Couple Households

41.6%

Cohabiting Couple Households

8.5%

Male Householder, No Partner

22.1%

Female Householder, No Partner

27.8%

Average Household Size

2.94

Broadband Internet Access

81.9%

Housing Built Since 2010

6.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 13049.