Charlton County, Georgia

Charlton County, Georgia
Location within the U.S. state of Georgia
Coordinates: 30°47′N 82°08′W / 30.78°N 82.14°W / 30.78; -82.14
Country United States
State Georgia
Founded1854 (1854)
Named afterRobert M. Charlton
SeatFolkston
Largest cityFolkston
Area
 • Total
782 sq mi (2,030 km2)
 • Land774 sq mi (2,000 km2)
 • Water8.8 sq mi (23 km2)  1.1%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
12,518
 • Density16.4/sq mi (6.3/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitecharltoncountyga.us

Charlton County is the southernmost county in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 12,518. The county seat is Folkston.