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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Colquitt County

Georgia · 42,053 residents · 547.032 sq mi
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Colquitt County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,539. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $55,500. Households here earn about 33% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

42,053
+15%since 1990
from 36,645 in 1990
1990 – 2025
77 / sq mi
+15%since 1990
from 67 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.7
+3%since 1990
from 32.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
36K39K41K44K47K1990201020202024Colquitt County
202446K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,539
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,331 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,457
+46%since 1990
from $9,878 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.8%
−3.0 ptssince 1990
from 22.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$55,500
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$370
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $266 in 1990
US average: $602
66.7%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 68.5% in 1990
33.3% rent
1.9
−2%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic73.8%(27,059)
Black24.2%(8,853)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(1,446)
Asian0.2%(60)
Diversity Score54.9%(20,136)
2000
White, non-Hispanic64.8%(27,252)
Black23.3%(9,812)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(4,554)
Asian0.2%(89)
Diversity Score63.2%(26,587)
63
+15%since 1990
from 55 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.4%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 10.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.9%
+7.9 ptssince 1990
from 57.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.9%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.3 min
−19%since 1990
from 18.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colquitt County, Georgia?

Colquitt County, Georgia has about 42,053 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Colquitt County, Georgia?

The typical household in Colquitt County, Georgia earns about $28,539 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Colquitt County, Georgia expensive?

In Colquitt County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $55,500, and the typical rent is about $370 a month.

How educated are people in Colquitt County, Georgia?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Colquitt County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Colquitt County, Georgia?

About 19.8% of people in Colquitt County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Colquitt County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Colquitt County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,408 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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