Economy & Jobs — Folkston, Georgia
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $50,116 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$51,800 |
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| Per Capita Income | $20,378 |
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| Poverty Rate | 28.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 27.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,923 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Retail | 25.4% |
| Education Healthcare | 12.0% |
| Arts Food | 11.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Gas Stations | 7 |
| Fast Food | 6 |
| General Merchandise | 5 |
| Auto Repair | 3 |
| Law Offices | 3 |
| Physician Offices | 3 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
