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Collins

Georgia · 540 residents · 1.02 sq mi
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Collins has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,635. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. The poverty rate of 32.2% is well above the national figure. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
41% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
540
+2%since 2000
from 528 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
529 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 518 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.5
+9%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4404965536096651990201020202024Collins
2024533
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,635
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,453 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,152
+149%since 2000
from $14,120 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.5%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
32.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 28.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$542
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $288 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
40.9%
−30.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
59.1% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57.8%(305)
Black41.3%(218)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.3%(323)
2020
White, non-Hispanic48.3%(261)
Black40.9%(221)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(41)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(5)
Diversity Score71.9%(388)
Diversity Score
72
+17%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.3%
+42.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.2%
+28.4 ptssince 2000
from 55.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
−6%since 2000
from 26.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.2%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−25.1 ptssince 2011
from 26.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 59.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.9%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
33.9%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
66.1%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.9%
−50.0 ptssince 2013
from 64.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Collins, Georgia?

Collins, Georgia has about 540 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Collins, Georgia?

The typical household in Collins, Georgia earns about $50,635 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 $542 a month.

How educated are people in Collins, Georgia?

About 47.3% 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 32.2% 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 17 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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