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Colquitt County, Georgia
Colquitt County, Georgia. Colquitt County had 47,438 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.3% since 2020, slower than Georgia (+5.5%). It holds 7 places (7 cities, villages and boroughs) and 15 census tracts. GEOID 13071.
Colquitt County is the county of the Moultrie, GA micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
47,438
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 45,898 · ACS 2020-2024: 46,224
Median household income
$49,341
±$4,778 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$121,400
±$9,095 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$818
±$67 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
How many people live in Colquitt County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 45,898 residents in Colquitt County. The Census Bureau estimates 47,438 for July 1, 2025, up 3.3% since 2020, slower than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 46,224 over 547 square miles of land.
| Measure | Colquitt County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 46,224 | 10,940,407 | +738 |
| Households | 16,803±360 | 4,074,366 | +1,298 |
| Average household size | 2.69±0.06 | 2.62 | −0.19 |
| Housing units | 19,401±52 | 4,541,835 | +751 |
Colquitt County's population since 2000
From 42,053 in 2000 to 47,438 in 2025: up 12.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Colquitt County?
Colquitt County holds 7 places: 7 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Moultrie with 14,973 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Moultrie | 14,638 | $43,670 |
|---|---|---|
| Norman Park | 963 | $50,529 |
| Doerun | 738 | $44,167 |
| Berlin | 511 | $52,458 |
| Funston | 402 | $60,938 |
| EllentonGEOID 1327008 | 210 | $55,795 |
| OmegaGEOID 1358184 | 1,318 | $41,563 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Colquitt County?
The median resident of Colquitt County is 37.2 years old; 25.6% are under 18 and 16.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 53.5%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 22.8%. 11.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Colquitt County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.2±0.4 | 37.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.6%±0.1 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.1%±0.1 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 20.8% | 11.0% | +1.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 53.5%±0.1 pts | 49.1% | −2.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 22.8%±0.4 pts | 30.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.2 pts | 4.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.8%±0.5 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 11.1%±1.3 pts | 11.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 19.1%±0.8 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.3%±0.8 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 17.5%±1.6 pts | 13.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 20.5%±1.9 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 80.7%±1.9 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.5%±1.5 pts | 34.9% | +2.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.4%±1.3 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8%±0.3 pts | 2.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Colquitt County earn?
Half of Colquitt County's 16,803 households earn less than $49,341 a year (±$4,778), against $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 it was $44,840 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 22.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Colquitt County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $49,341±$4,778 | $77,353 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $69,603±$3,872 | $106,944 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,964±$1,297 | $40,924 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 22.9%±2.7 pts | 13.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 34.5%±5.6 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 19.7%±2.4 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.9%±2.4 pts | 91.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Colquitt County?
Owners occupy 63.7% of Colquitt County's occupied homes and renters 36.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $121,400 by its owner (±$9,095). The median renter pays $818 a month including utilities, and 35.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Colquitt County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $121,400±$9,095 | $303,300 | +$16,053 |
| Median gross rent | $818±$67 | $1,393 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.6%±5.0 pts | 43.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,174±$78 | $1,783 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 63.7%±2.6 pts | 65.7% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 19,401±52 | 4,541,835 | +751 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8%±0.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.4%±2.3 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 60.1%±2.4 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 24.4%±1.9 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.3%±0.5 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.7%±1.1 pts | 3.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Colquitt County building?
Builders took permits for 111 new housing units across Colquitt County in 2025 (81 single-family), 2.3 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Colquitt County get to work?
77.0% of Colquitt County's workers drive alone and 5.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.3%.
| Measure | Colquitt County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.6%±2.2 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3%±1.4 pts | 5.1% | −3.5 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 77.0%±2.5 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.8%±2.0 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.3%±1.7 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.5%±0.9 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.9%±1.4 pts | 15.9% | +3.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.1 min±1.2 | 28.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Colquitt County's census tracts?
Colquitt County is divided into 15 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $22,402 (Tract 9707.02) to $76,563 (Tract 9706.01).
| Tract 9701.0113071970101 | 3,857±501 | $73,056 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9701.0213071970102 | 2,260±256 | $74,063 |
| Tract 970213071970200 | 2,635±394 | $52,652 |
| Tract 9703.0113071970301 | 2,597±486 | $25,139 |
| Tract 9703.0213071970302 | 2,445±322 | $56,636 |
| Tract 970413071970400 | 3,911±587 | $46,779 |
| Tract 970513071970500 | 3,469±512 | $56,379 |
| Tract 9706.0113071970601 | 2,323±426 | $76,563 |
| Tract 9706.0213071970602 | 3,877±723 | $50,882 |
| Tract 9707.0213071970702 | 2,323±356 | $22,402 |
| Tract 9707.0313071970703 | 4,544±645 | $46,684 |
| Tract 9707.0413071970704 | 2,748±484 | $47,147 |
| Tract 970813071970800 | 3,361±516 | $45,123 |
| Tract 9709.0113071970901 | 2,778±419 | $55,702 |
| Tract 9709.0213071970902 | 3,096±529 | $68,040 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Colquitt County compare with Georgia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 45th of 159 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 76th of 159 |
| Residents per square mile | 67th of 159 |
| Median household income | 129th of 159 |
| Median home value | 116th of 159 |
| Median gross rent | 98th of 157 |
| Poverty rate | 32nd of 159 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 104th of 159 |
| Median age | 122nd of 159 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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