Colquitt County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Colquitt County is located in Georgia with a total population of 45,907. It is the 45th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Colquitt County is 37.2 years. This is about average than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Colquitt County is $49,691. This is 33% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 37% lower. The poverty rate stands at 23.9%. This is 77% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. 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 4.1%. This is 20% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $121,400. Housing costs are 56% lower than the state median of $272,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Colquitt County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 63.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Colquitt County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 54.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 22.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (19.8% vs 10.7%). The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

15.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 54% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 79.7%.