Folly Beach, South Carolina
Folly Beach: City in South Carolina, United States
About
Folly Beach is a city located in the county of Charleston in the U.S. state of South Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,617. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,682 inhabitants.
The city was created 86 years ago in 1937.
Quick Facts about Folly Beach
| Population : | 2,682 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | South Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Charleston County |
| Postal code : | 29439 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 843 |
| Water as percent of area : | 50.87% |
| Land as percent of area : | 49.13% |
| Altitude : | 16 feet / 5 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1938 (86 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 12:07:53 (3rd December 2024) |
| Population growth : | 2.42% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Folly Beach is located at 32°39'19"N 79°56'25"W (32.6551800, -79.9403700).
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- Official Website
Official website of Folly Beach
Demographics
The population of Folly Beach increased by 2.42% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,617 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,551 | -2.59% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,573 | 0.86% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,588 | 0.58% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,622 | 1.3% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,662 | 1.5% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,671 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,662 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,647 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,660 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,682 | 0.82% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Folly Beach
1 Folly Beach County Park
1100 W Ashley Ave, Folly Beach, SC 29439, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve
W Ashley Ave, Folly Beach, SC 29439, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Flipper Finders Boat & Sea Kayak Tours
83 Center St, Folly Beach, SC 29439, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Morris Island Lighthouse
1750 E Ashley Ave, Folly Beach, SC 29439, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 86 Market Arts Gallery Inc
Folly Beach, SC 29439, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Folly Beach
1 Folly Beach City Hall
21 Center St, Folly Beach, SC 29439 ➦ Show Map
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2 Folly Beach Building Department
21 Center St, Folly Beach, SC 29439 ➦ Show Map
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3 Folly Beach City Administration
21 Center St, Folly Beach, SC 29439 ➦ Show Map
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Schools in Folly Beach
College & universities near Folly Beach, SC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 217819 | College of Charleston | Charleston (SC) | 29424-0001 |
| 218335 | Medical University of South Carolina | Charleston (SC) | 29425 |
| 451510 | Charleston School of Law | Charleston (SC) | 29403 |
| 217864 | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | Charleston (SC) | 29409 |
| 487807 | Top of the Line Barber College | Charleston (SC) | 29407-2228 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Folly Beach, SC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHS | Charleston, South Carolina | 4565 Gaynor Avenue | RAIL |
| YEM | Yemassee | 9 Main Street | RAIL |
| KTR | Kingstree | 101 East Main St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Folly Beach
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Folly Beach Post Office | Folly Beach (SC) | 29439 |
| James Island Post Office | Charleston (SC) | 29412 |
| Charleston Post Office | Charleston (SC) | 29401 |
| Johns Island Post Office | Johns Island (SC) | 29455 |
| East Bay Post Office | Charleston (SC) | 29403 |
Other cities in Charleston County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Charleston County , SC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 139,714 | The most populous city in South Carolina. |
| North Charleston | 118,752 | The second most populous city in Charleston County, South Carolina. |
| Mount Pleasant | 92,799 | The second most populous city in Charleston County, South Carolina. |
| Hollywood | 5,268 | Town in South Carolina |
| Isle of Palms | 4,371 | City in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States |
| Ravenel | 2,768 | Human settlement in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Lincolnville | 2,624 | City in South Carolina, United States of America |
| Seabrook Island | 1,880 | City in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Sullivans Island | 1,791 | Island in the United States of America |
| Kiawah Island | 1,765 | City in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Awendaw | 1,568 | City in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Meggett | 1,304 | Town |
| McClellanville | 547 | Town in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States |
| Rockville | 138 | Town in South Carolina |
Distance to Other Cities
Folly Beach distances to largest South Carolina cities
