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Colquitt

Georgia · 1,937 residents (2025 est.) · 8.232 sq mi
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Colquitt has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $89,500. The poverty rate of 46.0% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,898
−2%since 2000
from 1,939 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
231 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 236 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.9
+4%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,937 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Colquitt
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,375
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,792 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,747
+35%since 2000
from $18,300 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.9%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
46.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2000
from 26.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.519
+5%since 2010
from 0.495 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade17%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,500
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$699
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $283 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
49.0%
−14.1 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
51.0% rent
Vacancy rate
8.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.8%
+35.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+81%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
38
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.5%(1,076)
Black43.6%(846)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score62%(1,202)
2024
White, non-Hispanic37.3%(708)
Black55.9%(1,061)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(4)
Asian1.9%(37)
Other4.6%(88)
Diversity Score68.2%(1,295)
Diversity Score
68
+10%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
72.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+38%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.4%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.4%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 50.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.6%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
Female
57.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.1%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2012
from 17.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.8%
−77.3 ptssince 2013
from 84.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.2%
+38.8 ptssince 2017
from 39.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.1%
−7.4 ptssince 2016
from 99.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colquitt, Georgia?

Colquitt, Georgia has about 1,898 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Colquitt, Georgia?

The typical household in Colquitt, Georgia earns about $26,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Colquitt, Georgia expensive?

In Colquitt, Georgia, the median home is worth about $89,500, and the typical rent is about $699 a month.

How educated are people in Colquitt, Georgia?

About 19.6% of adults age 25 and over in Colquitt, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Colquitt, Georgia?

About 46.0% of people in Colquitt, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Colquitt, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Colquitt, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 93 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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