Charlton County is in the Coast & Islands travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Folkston, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 13,021 residents in 2024, up from 12,516 in 2020. It covers about 780 square miles of land and was created in 1854.
- County seatFolkston
- Population (2024 estimate)13,021
- Land area780 square miles
- Created1854
- Travel regionCoast & Islands
Print it: download the printable Charlton County map (PDF), sized for standard letter paper (8.5 by 11 inches, portrait). Choose “actual size” or “fit to page” when you print.
Cities and Towns in Charlton County
Charlton County has 2 incorporated cities and towns. Populations are U.S. Census Bureau estimates for July 1, 2024, for the whole city, including any part in a neighboring county.
| City or town | 2024 population | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Folkston (county seat) | 4,701 | |
| Homeland | 907 |
Highways
Interstates and U.S. highways come from Census road data; state route numbers come from the Georgia Department of Transportation’s road inventory. In Georgia most U.S. highways also carry a state route number, and where two routes share the same road GDOT records it under one of them.
- U.S. highways: US 1, US 23, US 301
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 4, SR 15, SR 23, SR 40, SR 94, SR 121, SR 177, SR 185, SR 252
Parks, Public Land and Water
Public land shown on the map:
- Okefenokee State Park (state park)
- Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Saint Marys River, Suwannee River, Spanish Creek, Cornhouse Creek, Sparkman Creek and Mims Creek. Names follow the U.S. Geological Survey’s official Geographic Names Information System.
For county and city parks, playgrounds and recreation centers, see our Charlton County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Charlton County borders Brantley County, Camden County, Ware County, Baker County, FL and Nassau County, FL.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Charlton County, Georgia?
Folkston is the county seat of Charlton County. It is also the largest city in the county.
What cities are in Charlton County, Georgia?
Charlton County has 2 incorporated cities and towns: Folkston and Homeland.
What counties border Charlton County?
Charlton County borders Brantley County, Camden County, Ware County, Baker County, FL and Nassau County, FL.
Is there a printable map of Charlton County?
Yes. The Charlton County map on this page is a free PDF sized for letter paper (8.5 by 11 inches, portrait) that you can print or save to your phone.
How many people live in Charlton County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 13,021 people lived in Charlton County on July 1, 2024, up from 12,516 in 2020.
Sources we checked
This map and page were built in October 2026 from public data:
- U.S. Census Bureau: TIGER/Line 2023 (county lines, roads, water, place boundaries)
- U.S. Census Bureau: county and city population estimates, Vintage 2024
- U.S. Census Bureau: 2023 Gazetteer (land area)
- USGS: Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1 (national forests, refuges, WMAs)
- USGS: Geographic Names Information System (lake and river names)
- Georgia DNR 2026-27 Hunting Regulations (eRegulations) (current WMA list)