Colquitt County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Name: Colquitt County, Georgia Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Colquitt County, Georgia has a population of 46,224, the 45th most populous county in Georgia. The median household income is $49,341 and the median home value is $121,400. The poverty rate is 22.9%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Colquitt County Quick Facts

Population 46,224

Median Household Income $49,341

Median Home Value $121,400

Poverty Rate 22.9%

Unemployment Rate 4.3%

Median Age 37.2 years

Homeownership Rate 63.7%

Affordability Ratio 2.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 15.5%

High School Graduation 80.7%

Cities/Places 7

Population 46,224 45th of 159

Median Income $49,341 36% lower than state

Poverty Rate 22.9%

Unemployment 4.3%

How Colquitt County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	45,907	46,224	+0.7%
Median household income	$49,691	$49,341	-0.7%
Median home value	$121,400	$121,400	+0.0%

Median Household Income

Colquitt

$49,341

$77,353

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Colquitt

$121,400

$303,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 26.3%

$25K-$50K 24.4%

$50K-$100K 26.2%

$100K+ 23.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.1%

$10K-$15K

5.5%

$15K-$20K

8.3%

$20K-$25K

6.3%

$25K-$30K

3.5%

$30K-$35K

5.3%

$35K-$40K

4.5%

$40K-$45K

4.8%

$45K-$50K

6.4%

$50K-$60K

5.4%

$60K-$75K

8.6%

$75K-$100K

12.2%

$100K-$125K

8.4%

$125K-$150K

4.7%

$150K-$200K

5.9%

$200K+

4.2%

Employment

4.3% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

59.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 63.7%

Renter 36.3%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $818/mo 19.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

25.7%

18-34

21.3%

35-54

25.3%

55-74

21.4%

75+

6.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Colquitt County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Moultrie	14,588	$43,670	28.0%	$157,200
Omega	1,194	$41,563	34.1%	$82,500
Norman Park	1,116	$50,529	21.5%	$92,700
Doerun	961	$44,167	31.1%	$133,800
Funston	732	$60,938	6.7%	$101,300
Berlin	535	$52,458	19.4%	$111,200
Ellenton	267	$55,795	28.1%	N/A

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Population Overview

Colquitt County is located in Georgia with a total population of 46,224. It is the 45th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Colquitt County is 37.2 years. This is 1% lower than the state median of 37.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Colquitt County is $49,341. This is 36% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 39% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 22.9%. This is 71% 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 4.3%. This is 17% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $121,400. Housing costs are 60% lower than the state median of $303,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Colquitt County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 63.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Colquitt County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 53.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 22.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (20.8% vs 11.0%). The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 4.5%.

Education

15.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 56% lower 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 80.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Colquitt County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Georgia and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Colquitt County, Georgia?

Colquitt County has a population of 46,224, making it the 45th most populous county in Georgia.

What is the median income in Colquitt County?

The median household income in Colquitt County is $49,341 with a poverty rate of 22.9%.

How many cities are in Colquitt County, Georgia?

Colquitt County contains 7 Census-designated places.