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Colbert

Georgia · 630 residents · 1.019 sq mi
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Colbert has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,093. Population has grown 29% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $130,000. Households here earn about 26% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
630
+29%since 2000
from 488 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
618 / sq mi
+29%since 2000
from 479 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
+11%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3725116507899281990201020202024Colbert
2024806
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,093
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,871
+60%since 2000
from $14,936 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.1%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance13.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,000
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,007
+103%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $330 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
25.7% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+24%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(443)
Black8.8%(43)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.2%(98)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(502)
Black9.5%(60)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(29)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(6)
Diversity Score35%(220)
Diversity Score
35
+73%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+60%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.4%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 58.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.7%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−73.3 ptssince 2013
from 80.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colbert, Georgia?

Colbert, Georgia has about 630 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Colbert, Georgia?

The typical household in Colbert, Georgia earns about $45,093 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Colbert, Georgia expensive?

In Colbert, Georgia, the median home is worth about $130,000, and the typical rent is about $1,007 a month.

How educated are people in Colbert, Georgia?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Colbert, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Colbert, Georgia?

About 14.9% of people in Colbert, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Colbert, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Colbert, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 212 residents, a change of about 51 percent over that period.

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