Folkston, Georgia
Folkston: City in Charlton County, Georgia, United States
About
Folkston is a city located in the county of Charlton in the U.S. state of Georgia. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,502 and a population density of 230 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,043 inhabitants.
The city was created 113 years ago in 1910.
Quick Facts about Folkston
| Population : | 5,043 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Georgia (United States) |
| County : | Charlton County |
| Postal code : | 31537 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 912 |
| Area : | 10.9 km2 |
| Altitude : | 79 feet / 24 meters |
| Capital city : | Folkston is capital of Charlton County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1911 (113 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 12:18:29 (19th April 2024) |
| Density : | 463 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 50.39% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Folkston is located at 30°49'51"N 82°0'41"W (30.8309500, -82.0113100).
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- Official Website
Official website of Folkston
Demographics
The population of Folkston increased by 50.39% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,502 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,484 | 54.38% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,443 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,264 | -3.4% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,245 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,323 | 1.47% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,853 | -9.68% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,700 | -3.26% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,662 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,037 | 7.44% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,043 | 0.12% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Folkston
1 Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
2700 Suwannee Canal Road, Folkston, GA 31537, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Okefenokee Adventures
4159 Suwannee Canal Road, Folkston, GA 31537, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 The Folkston Funnel
16 Oakwood St, Folkston, GA 31537, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Okefenokee Chamber of Commerce
3795 Main St, Folkston, GA 31537, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Great Satilla Preserve
80 Settlers Way, Folkston, GA 31537, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Folkston
1 Folkston City Hall
541 1st St, Folkston, GA 31537 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Folkston (8)
People born in Folkston, including football player, defensive back, cornerback Champ Bailey, politician John S. Gibson, football player Boss Bailey, .
List
- David Pender (Player of American football) he was born in 04/12/1987
- Justin Mincey (Arena Football League player) he was born in 05/03/1986
- Courtney Williams (American basketball player) she was born in 27/08/1994
- Christopher Milton (American football cornerback) he was born in 15/09/1992
- Henry McMillian he was born in 17/10/1971
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Folkston, GA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAX | Jacksonville | 3570 Clifford Lane | RAIL |
| JSP | Jesup | 176 Northwest Broad Street | RAIL |
| WDO | Waldo, Florida | 14648 NE 147th Avenue | BUS |
Post offices near Folkston
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Folkston Post Office | Folkston (GA) | 31537 |
Other cities in Charlton County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Charlton County , GA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Homeland | 955 | City in Charlton County, Georgia, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Folkston distances to largest Georgia cities
