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Colquitt

Georgia · 1,992 residents · 8.232 sq mi
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Colquitt has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,952. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $67,700. Households here earn about 37% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,992
+3%since 2000
from 1,939 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
242 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 236 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.3
−3%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Colquitt
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,952
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,792 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,553
+1%since 2000
from $18,300 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 26.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.495
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services4.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,700
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$453
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $283 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.4%
−38.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
49.9% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+16%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic50.4%(1,003)
Black45.9%(914)
Hispanic / Latino2%(39)
Asian1%(20)
Other1.7%(34)
Diversity Score68%(1,354)
Diversity Score
68
+10%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+24%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.0%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
Female
54.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.4%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colquitt, Georgia?

Colquitt, Georgia has about 1,992 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Colquitt, Georgia?

The typical household in Colquitt, Georgia earns about $30,952 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 $67,700, and the typical rent is about $453 a month.

How educated are people in Colquitt, Georgia?

About 5.5% 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 20.7% of people in Colquitt, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Colquitt, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Colquitt, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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