County

Charlton County, GA

1 ZIP codes  ·  1 cities  ·  Georgia

👥9,343Population
💰$49,613Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂41.4Median Age
🏠$120,900Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓19.3%College Grads▼ 50% below avg
📊7.7%Unemployment▲ 57% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.4% Female 42.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 56.3%Hispanic: 4.5%Black: 32.7%Asian: 1.2%Other: 4.8%Race
White56.3%
Hispanic4.5%
Black32.7%
Asian1.2%
Other4.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
33%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty19.0% ▲ 90% above avg
College Grads19.3% ▼ 50% below avg
Unemployment7.7% ▲ 57% above avg
No HS Diploma122 (1.9%)
HS Graduate2,589 (40.5%)
Some College1,305 (20.4%)
Associates1,144 (17.9%)
Bachelors402 (6.3%)
Graduate Degree828 (13%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 40.5%Some College: 20.4%Associates: 17.9%Bachelors: 6.3%Graduate: 13%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad40.5%
Some College20.4%
Associates17.9%
Bachelors6.3%
Graduate13.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.2%Renter: 23.8%Tenure
Owner76.2%
Renter23.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,613 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$120,900 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$884/mo
Total Housing Units3,757
Vacant Units387

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
52%
15–30 min
10%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
57%
About Charlton County, GA

Charlton County is located in Georgia and encompasses 1 ZIP code. The county has an estimated population of 9,343 residents. With a median age of 41.4, it is a middle-aged county.

Charlton County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $49,613 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 7.7%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 19.0% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Charlton County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $120,900 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $884. Homeownership rates are high at 76.2%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Charlton County are majority White (56.26%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 19.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average.

Charlton County, GA is a working-class area in Georgia.

ZIP Codes in Charlton County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
31537 Folkston 9,343 $49,613 $120,900 $884 7.7% 19.3%

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