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Colquitt County

Georgia · 45,898 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 $36,799. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $92,600. The poverty rate of 24.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
45,898
+9%since 2000
from 42,053 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
84 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 77 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.9
+12%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
36K39K41K44K47K1990201020202024Colquitt County
202446K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,799
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,539 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,530
+42%since 2000
from $14,457 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction13.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,600
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$664
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $370 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
38.9% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+29%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.8%(27,252)
Black23.3%(9,812)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(4,554)
Asian0.2%(89)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.2%(26,587)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.7%(25,588)
Black21.8%(9,995)
Hispanic / Latino19%(8,709)
Asian0.8%(388)
Other1.1%(512)
Diversity Score74.1%(34,031)
Segregation Score33%(15,130)
Diversity Score
74
+17%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
33
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+48%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 61.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.2%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
9.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
22.1%
−50.1 ptssince 2013
from 72.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colquitt County, Georgia?

Colquitt County, Georgia has about 45,898 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Colquitt County, Georgia earns about $36,799 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 $92,600, and the typical rent is about $664 a month.

How educated are people in Colquitt County, Georgia?

About 13.7% 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 24.2% 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 9,253 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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15 census tracts
Census Tract 9707.03Census Tract 9704Census Tract 9706.02Census Tract 9701.01Census Tract 9705Census Tract 9708Census Tract 9709.02Census Tract 9709.01Census Tract 9707.04Census Tract 9702Census Tract 9703.01Census Tract 9703.02Census Tract 9706.01Census Tract 9707.02Census Tract 9701.02
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ZIP 31768ZIP 31788ZIP 31771ZIP 31775ZIP 31756ZIP 31722ZIP 31747ZIP 31753
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