Colbert, Georgia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 806, Colbert's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Colbert is a small community located in Georgia, within Madison County. The total population is 806. It ranks as the 424th most populous out of 669 Census-designated places in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Colbert is 42.2 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 37.6 years. 24.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Colbert is $75,469. This is 2% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 7% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 29.6%. This is 121% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 0.4%. This is 93% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $325,400. Housing costs are 7% higher than the state median of $303,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.3x. 75.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Colbert is White (non-Hispanic), making up 52.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 42.8%. The Black or African American population (4.1%) is well below the state average of 30.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (42.8% vs 11.0%).

Education

40.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 15% higher than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.8%. Notably, 23.9% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Colbert, Georgia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Georgia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 669 Census-designated places in Georgia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.