He has become a 'folk hero' in his home state because of the work he has done to help poor children.
He doesn't much care for city 'folk'. [=people who live in a city]
His 'folks' gave him everything a kid could want.
(..) and she don't start school till next month. You look right puny for goin' on seven. I'm little, but I'm old. Folks call me Dill. I'm from Meridian, Mississippi... and I'm spendin' two weeks next door with my Aunt Stephanie. My mama works for a photographer in Meridian. (..)1962 To Kill a Mockingbird
(..) - Are we poor? - We are indeed. Are we as poor as the Cunninghams? No, not exactly. Cunninghams are country folks, farmers. Crash hit them the hardest. - Scout, call your brother. - Atticus. Jem's up in the tree. He says he won't come down until you agree... (..)1962 To Kill a Mockingbird