Living in Folkston, GA

Demographics | Crime
Updated: 2020-12-30

Folkston, Georgia Info Snack

Population
4,910
Unemployment
16.5%
Poverty
43.4%
Median Home
$79,100
Median Income
$24,261
Median Rent
$525

Folkston SnackAbility

1
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
2/10
Housing
3
Affordability
5
Diversity
10
Safety
5
Amenities
6
Education
3
Commute
6

Folkston, GA Crime Report

118
Total Crimes
2,531.1
Total Crimes / 100k People
2.20%
Above National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Folkston
/ 100k People
Georgia
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 118 2,531.1 2,716.5 2,476.7
Violent Crime 31 665.0 340.7 366.7
Murder 0 0.0 6.2 5.0
Robbery 1 21.5 75.0 81.6
Aggravated Assault 30 643.5 232.0 250.2
Property Crime 87 1,866.2 2,375.8 2,109.9
Burglary 9 193.1 372.1 340.5
Larceny 74 1,587.3 1,779.8 1,549.5
Car Theft 4 85.8 223.9 219.9

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Rankings for Folkston in Georgia

Map Of Folkston, GA

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Population over time in Folkston

Year Population % Change
2019 4,910 -0.8%
2018 4,951 -2.3%
2017 5,067 -2.7%
2016 5,210 -1.9%
2015 5,313 1.5%
2014 5,233 10.3%
2013 4,743 13.5%
2012 4,180 8.4%
2011 3,857 -15.5%
2010 4,565 -

Race / Ethnicity in Folkston

White
33.0% (1,619)
African American
41.8% (2,050)
American Indian
2.9% (140)
Asian
0.8% (41)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
3.3% (161)
Hispanic
18.3% (899)
Race Folkston GA USA
White 33.0% 52.7% 60.7%
African American 41.8% 31.2% 12.3%
American Indian 2.9% 0.2% 0.7%
Asian 0.8% 3.9% 5.5%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.2%
Two Or More 3.3% 2.0% 2.4%
Hispanic 18.3% 9.5% 18.0%

Gender in Folkston

Female
37.9% (1,862)
Male
62.1% (3,047)
Gender Folkston GA USA
Female 37.9% 51.3% 50.8%
Male 62.1% 48.7% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Folkston for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
17.0% (834)
9-12th Grade
14.0% (687)
High School / GED
42.0% (2,062)
Some College
17.0% (834)
Associate's Degree
2.0% (98)
Bachelor's Degree
4.0% (196)
Master's Degree
2.0% (98)
Professional Degree
1.0% (49)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (49)
Education Folkston GA USA
< 9th Grade 17.0% 5.0% 6.0%
9-12th Grade 14.0% 8.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 42.0% 28.0% 27.0%
Some College 17.0% 20.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 2.0% 8.0% 8.0%
Bachelor's Degree 4.0% 19.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 2.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 1.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Folkston, Georgia

Less than $10,000
19.6% (96,203)
$10,000 to $14,999
14.0% (68,975)
$15,000 to $24,999
18.3% (89,850)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.1% (49,463)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.4% (70,791)
$50,000 to $74,999
10.9% (53,547)
$75,000 to $99,999
2.9% (14,067)
$100,000 to $149,999
6.9% (34,034)
$150,000 to $199,999
2.9% (14,067)
$200,000 or more
0.0% (0)
Income Folkston GA USA
Less than $10,000 19.6% 6.8% 6.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 14.0% 4.5% 4.3%
$15,000 to $24,999 18.3% 9.4% 8.9%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.1% 9.6% 8.9%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.4% 12.9% 12.3%
$50,000 to $74,999 10.9% 17.7% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 2.9% 12.6% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 6.9% 14.2% 15.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 2.9% 5.8% 6.8%
$200,000 or more 0.0% 6.5% 7.7%

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