Folkston, Georgia

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Folkston is a city located in Charlton County, Georgia. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,178. The city is the county seat of Charlton County Template:GR.

1 Geography
2 Demographics
3 Folkston Funnel
4 External links

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Geography

Image:GAMap-doton-Folkston.PNG Folkston is located at 30°50'4" North, 82°0'17" West (30.834437, -82.004829)Template:GR.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.3 km² (3.6 mi²). 9.3 km² (3.6 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

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Demographics

As of the census Template:GR of 2000, there were 2,178 people, 817 households, and 548 families residing in the city. The population density was 233.6/km² (605.7/mi²). There were 976 housing units at an average density of 104.7/km² (271.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 46.14% White, 51.52% African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.18% from other races, and 1.52% from two or more races. 0.87% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 817 households out of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.6% were married couples living together, 21.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.9% were non-families. 29.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the city the population was spread out with 29.0% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 82.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $21,840, and the median income for a family was $32,375. Males had a median income of $26,302 versus $19,816 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,653. 28.6% of the population and 26.1% of families were below the poverty line. 39.8% of those under the age of 18 and 20.4% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

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Folkston Funnel

With virtually all rail traffic headed to Florida passing through Folkston, the town has acquired the nickname, "The Folkston Funnel". As many as 60 trains a day pass through Folkston heading into and out of Florida, which some years draws ten times as many railfans as people who live in the city. To provide for a safe (and advantageous) viewing situation, the town has followed the example of another high-density rail town, Rochelle, Illinois, and has built a platform for visitors.

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