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Georgia · 545 residents (2025 est.) · 1.02 sq mi
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Collins has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $64,085. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
72% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
533
+1%since 2000
from 528 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
523 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 518 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.0
+18%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:545 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4404965536096651990201020202024Collins
2024533
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,085
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,453 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,094
+212%since 2000
from $14,120 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.2%
+29.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.3%
−15.6 ptssince 2000
from 28.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.537
+4%since 2010
from 0.516 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$447
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $288 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
27.5% rent
Vacancy rate
31.0%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
3.2%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Collins on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57.8%(305)
Black41.3%(218)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.3%(323)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.4%(402)
Black12.2%(65)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(43)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.3%(23)
Diversity Score51%(272)
Diversity Score
51
−17%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.3%
+38.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.5%
+37.7 ptssince 2000
from 55.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
−11%since 2000
from 26.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.6%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−24.6 ptssince 2011
from 26.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.7%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 59.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.0%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.1%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
34.3%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
65.7%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.1%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2012
from 22.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.3%
−51.6 ptssince 2013
from 64.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
64.7%
+15.1 ptssince 2017
from 49.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2016
from 92.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2016
from 7.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Collins, Georgia?

Collins, Georgia has about 533 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Collins, Georgia?

The typical household in Collins, Georgia earns about $64,085 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Collins, Georgia expensive?

In Collins, Georgia, the typical rent is about $447 a month.

How educated are people in Collins, Georgia?

About 43.3% of adults age 25 and over in Collins, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Collins, Georgia?

About 13.3% of people in Collins, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Collins, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Collins, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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