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Charlton County

State:
Georgia
County Seat:
Folkston

Charlton County's estimated 2025 population is 13,226 with a growth rate of 1.12% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Charlton County is the 111th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 12,850 and has seen a growth of 2.93% since that time.

13,226
Total Population
17
Population Density (mi²)
111
Population Rank (State)
146 1.12%
Annual Population Growth

Charlton County Population

Charlton County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Charlton County includes 56.86% White, 25.04% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White7,22856.86%
Black or African American3,18325.04%
Two or more races1,91815.09%
Other race1991.57%
Asian1080.85%
Native American750.59%

Charlton County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Charlton County's average per capita income is $34,151. Household income levels show a median of $48,534. The poverty rate stands at 22.54%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$73,675-
Families$55,139$76,846
Households$48,534$67,272
Non Families$45,271$44,566

$34,151

Average Income

$48,534

Median Household Income

22.54%

Poverty Rate