Charlton County GIS Maps
Charlton County, Georgia, has 12,518 residents across 7,572 parcels and covers 780.1 square miles. The population grew 2.9% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Charlton County is 13049.
Folkston is the county's largest population center. Charlton County also includes 2 zip codes, 1 public school district and 11 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Charlton County Trends
- Population
- 12,518▴
- Median Home Value
- $119,000▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 1,613▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Charlton County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Charlton County Parcels
Charlton County has 7,572 mapped parcels covering 496,643 acres. The median assessed value is $49,400. The median lot size is 1.23 acres. 1,360 parcels are 10 acres or larger. The records carry 5,692 distinct owner names. Owner names reach 96.6%. Site addresses reach 76.1%. Browse the interactive Charlton County Parcel viewer here.
Charlton County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 7,572 | 100% |
| Owner name | 7,316 | 96.6% |
| Owner mailing address | 0 | 0% |
| Site address | 5,764 | 76.1% |
| Land use code | 0 | 0% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 7,313 | 96.6% |
| Land value | 0 | 0% |
| Improvement value | 0 | 0% |
| Acreage | 7,305 | 96.5% |
| Parcel boundary | 7,572 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Charlton County parcel records.
Charlton County Population
Charlton County had 12,518 residents in 2020. That was 2.9% higher than in 2010. Charlton County added 2,236 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 16 people per square mile. Two of the county's most populated postal areas are Folkston and Saint George.
Population Trend in Charlton County GA
Charlton County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Charlton County Zip Codes
Charlton County has 2 zip codes. Two of the county's most populated zip codes are Folkston (31537) and Saint George (31562). Folkston is the largest zip by population, with about 10,500 residents or 84% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 102% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Charlton County GA
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31537 | Folkston | 10,500 | ▴ 4% |
| 31562 | Saint George | 2,237 | ▴ 2.8% |
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Charlton County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Charlton County Demographics
Charlton County has a median age of 38, which is close to the Georgia average. About 19.7% of residents are under 18, while 14.7% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 35% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 11.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 34.2%. The county has a more diverse population mix, with no single race or ethnicity accounting for all of the local story.
Key Demographics for Charlton County GA
Median Age
38
Under 18
19.7%
Age 65+
14.7%
Bachelor's+
11.4%
Charlton County School Districts
Charlton County is served by 1 public school district with 1,613 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Charlton County GA
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlton County School District | 1,613 | 100% | ▾ -4% |
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Charlton County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Charlton County Housing & Real Estate
Charlton County has a median home value of $119,000 and a median gross rent of $895. About 78% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Georgia median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $307,225 and homes spent about 63 days on the market.
Charlton County Housing Mix
Charlton County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Charlton County Housing Trends
Charlton County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Charlton County, GA
Charlton County has 392 business listings across 171 categories. The largest categories in Charlton County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (21, 5.4%), Convenience Stores (14, 3.6%), and Baptist Church (13, 3.3%). The full Charlton County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Charlton County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Charlton County, GA
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 21 | 5.4% |
| Convenience Stores | 14 | 3.6% |
| Baptist Church | 13 | 3.3% |
| Gas Stations | 10 | 2.6% |
| Parks & Recreation | 9 | 2.3% |
| Campgrounds & RV Parks | 8 | 2.0% |
| Lake | 8 | 2.0% |
| ATMs | 7 | 1.8% |
| Discount Store | 7 | 1.8% |
| Auto Repair | 7 | 1.8% |
Charlton County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Dena G. Crews, CPA, PC | Accountant | Folkston |
| Trader's Hill Boat Ramp | Active Life | Folkston |
| Davis Field | Airport | Folkston |
| Charlton County EMS | Ambulance And Ems Services | Folkston |
| Dap's Kitchen and Grill | American Restaurants | Folkston |
| Countryside Adventures Park | Amusement Park | Folkston |
| Submerged Aquatics LLC | Aquatic Pet Store | Folkston |
| LibertyX Bitcoin ATM | ATMs | Folkston |
| Maiden Field | Attractions And Activities | Folkston |
| Head On Collision & Automotive Refinishing LLC | Auto Body Shop | Folkston |
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Charlton County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Charlton County Basemaps
Charlton County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Charlton County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Charlton County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.