Colquitt, GA

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Colquitt Overview

2,131
TOTAL POPULATION
889
MALE POPULATION
1,242
FEMALE POPULATION
71.58
MALES / 100 FEMALES
139.71
FEMALES / 100 MALES
42.5
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$25,544
PER CAPITA INCOME
$35,625
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$26,125
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
36.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
63.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.54
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
851
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
50.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
9.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Colquitt Zip Codes

Colquitt Area Codes

Race in Colquitt

The most populous races in Colquitt are Black / African American (1,086 | 51.0%), White / Caucasian (879 | 41.2%), and Native / Alaskan (68 | 3.2%).
Race in Colquitt
Race# Population% Population
Asian361.7%
Black / African American1,08651.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific150.7%
Hispanic or Latino180.8%
Native / Alaskan683.2%
White / Caucasian87941.2%
Two or more Races472.2%
Some other Race00.0%
Total2,131100.0%

Ancestry in Colquitt

The most populous ancestries reported in Colquitt are American (215 | 10.1%), English (150 | 7.0%), Irish (87 | 4.1%), Bahamian (32 | 1.5%), and African (28 | 1.3%), together accounting for 24.0% of all Colquitt residents.
Ancestry in Colquitt
Ancestry# Population% Population
African281.3%
American21510.1%
Bahamian321.5%
Cherokee70.3%
English1507.0%
European90.4%
French40.2%
German80.4%
Indian (Asian)10.1%
Irish874.1%
Japanese40.2%
Korean231.1%
Mexican180.8%
Polish20.1%
Scotch-Irish50.2%
Scottish60.3%
Sri Lankan60.3%
Subsaharan African281.3%
Thai20.1%
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Immigrants in Colquitt

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Colquitt came from Asia (29 | 1.4%), South Eastern Asia (27 | 1.3%), Philippines (23 | 1.1%), Micronesia (6 | 0.3%), and Oceania (6 | 0.3%), together accounting for 4.3% of all Colquitt residents.
Immigrants in Colquitt
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia291.4%
Cambodia40.2%
India20.1%
Micronesia60.3%
Oceania60.3%
Philippines231.1%
South Central Asia20.1%
South Eastern Asia271.3%
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Sex and Age in Colquitt

Sex and Age in Colquitt

The most populous age groups in Colquitt are 10 to 14 Years (131 | 14.7%) for men and 40 to 44 Years (187 | 15.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Colquitt
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years71 (8.0%)71 (5.7%)
5 to 9 Years12 (1.3%)20 (1.6%)
10 to 14 Years131 (14.7%)102 (8.2%)
15 to 19 Years91 (10.2%)106 (8.5%)
20 to 24 Years45 (5.1%)116 (9.3%)
25 to 29 Years46 (5.2%)45 (3.6%)
30 to 34 Years44 (5.0%)33 (2.7%)
35 to 39 Years12 (1.3%)54 (4.3%)
40 to 44 Years64 (7.2%)187 (15.1%)
45 to 49 Years70 (7.9%)27 (2.2%)
50 to 54 Years17 (1.9%)18 (1.5%)
55 to 59 Years105 (11.8%)60 (4.8%)
60 to 64 Years39 (4.4%)119 (9.6%)
65 to 69 Years35 (3.9%)50 (4.0%)
70 to 74 Years33 (3.7%)53 (4.3%)
75 to 79 Years13 (1.5%)86 (6.9%)
80 to 84 Years18 (2.0%)25 (2.0%)
85 Years and over43 (4.8%)70 (5.6%)
Total889 (100.0%)1,242 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Colquitt

Median Family Size in Colquitt

The median family size in Colquitt is 2.91 persons per family, with single male/father families (34 | 6.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.41 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (223 | 44.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.69 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Colquitt
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple223 (44.0%)2.69
Single Male/Father34 (6.7%)3.41
Single Female/Mother250 (49.3%)3.03
Total Families507 (100.0%)2.91

Median Household Size in Colquitt

The median household size in Colquitt is 2.19 persons per household, with single male/father households (34 | 3.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.74 persons per household. non-family households (388 | 43.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.08 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Colquitt
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple223 (24.9%)2.69
Single Male/Father34 (3.8%)3.74
Single Female/Mother250 (27.9%)3.25
Non-family388 (43.3%)1.08
Total Households895 (100.0%)2.19

Household Size by Marriage Status in Colquitt

Out of a total of 895 households in Colquitt, 507 (56.7%) are family households, while 388 (43.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 233, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 354.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Colquitt
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-354 (39.6%)
2-Person Households233 (26.0%)34 (3.8%)
3-Person Households146 (16.3%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households70 (7.8%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households17 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households41 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total507 (56.7%)388 (43.3%)

Female Fertility in Colquitt

Fertility by Age in Colquitt

Average fertility rate in Colquitt is 7.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 21.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Colquitt
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years4 (100.0%)21.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total4 (100.0%)7.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Colquitt

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Colquitt
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Colquitt

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Colquitt
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree4 (100.0%)83.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total4 (100.0%)7.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Colquitt

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Colquitt
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Colquitt

Income Overview in Colquitt

Per Capita Income in Colquitt is $25,544, while median incomes of families and households are $35,625 and $26,125 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,131$25,544
Median Family Income507$35,625
Mean Family Income507$57,667
Median Household Income895$26,125
Mean Household Income895$59,185
Income Deficit507$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,13136.16%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,13163.84¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,1310.54

Earnings by Sex in Colquitt

Average Earnings in Colquitt are $36,327, $51,012 for men and $32,568 for women, a difference of 36.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Colquitt
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male311 (38.9%)$51,012
Female489 (61.1%)$32,568
Total800 (100.0%)$36,327

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Colquitt

The most common earnings brackets in Colquitt are $100,000+ for men (58 | 18.6%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (88 | 18.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Colquitt
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less11 (3.5%)4 (0.8%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)10 (2.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4992 (0.6%)55 (11.3%)
$12,500 to $14,99925 (8.0%)32 (6.5%)
$15,000 to $17,4994 (1.3%)64 (13.1%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)17 (3.5%)
$20,000 to $22,49915 (4.8%)11 (2.2%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9992 (0.6%)17 (3.5%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)88 (18.0%)
$35,000 to $39,99938 (12.2%)52 (10.6%)
$40,000 to $44,99927 (8.7%)46 (9.4%)
$45,000 to $49,99923 (7.4%)10 (2.0%)
$50,000 to $54,99931 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99924 (7.7%)44 (9.0%)
$65,000 to $74,99951 (16.4%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)39 (8.0%)
$100,000+58 (18.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total311 (100.0%)489 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Colquitt

Average earnings in Colquitt are $52,321 for men and $34,841 for women, a difference of 33.4%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $67,978, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $41,691. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $64,688, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $15,844.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Colquitt
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$41,691$38,750
College or Associate's Degree$67,978$34,567
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$52,321$34,841

Family Income in Colquitt

Family Income Brackets in Colquitt

According to the Colquitt family income data, there are 145 families falling into the $15,000 to $24,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 28.6% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Colquitt
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,9998015.8%
$15,000 to $24,99914528.6%
$25,000 to $34,999285.5%
$35,000 to $49,999418.1%
$50,000 to $74,999387.5%
$75,000 to $99,9996112.0%
$100,000 to $149,9996813.4%
$150,000 to $199,999418.1%
$200,000+51.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Colquitt

4-person families (57 | 11.2%) account for the highest median family income in Colquitt with $104,375 per family, while 4-person families (57 | 11.2%) have the highest median income of $26,094 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Colquitt
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families252 (49.7%)$0
3-Person Families145 (28.6%)$17,188
4-Person Families57 (11.2%)$104,375
5-Person Families28 (5.5%)$0
6-Person Families25 (4.9%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total507 (100.0%)$35,625

Family Income by Number of Earners in Colquitt

The median family income in Colquitt is $35,625, with families comprising 2 earners (161) having the highest median family income of $115,184, while families with no earners (73) have the lowest median family income of $15,347, accounting for 31.8% and 14.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Colquitt
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners73 (14.4%)$15,347
1 Earner249 (49.1%)$21,031
2 Earners161 (31.8%)$115,184
3+ Earners24 (4.7%)$102,857
Total507 (100.0%)$35,625

Household Income in Colquitt

Household Income Brackets in Colquitt

With 259 households falling in the category, the $15,000 to $24,999 income range is the most frequent in Colquitt, accounting for 28.9% of all households. In contrast, only 13 households (1.5%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Colquitt
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000131.5%
$10,000 to $14,99917119.1%
$15,000 to $24,99925928.9%
$25,000 to $34,999485.4%
$35,000 to $49,999677.5%
$50,000 to $74,999849.4%
$75,000 to $99,999778.6%
$100,000 to $149,99910411.6%
$150,000 to $199,999414.6%
$200,000+313.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Colquitt

The median household income in Colquitt is $26,125, with the highest median household income of $86,202 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 291 households (32.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $18,346, with 239 households (26.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Colquitt
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years51 (5.7%)$32,039
25 to 44 Years314 (35.1%)$28,125
45 to 64 Years291 (32.5%)$86,202
65+ Years239 (26.7%)$18,346
Total895 (100.0%)$26,125

Poverty in Colquitt

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Colquitt

With 37.5% poverty level for males and 44.9% for females among the residents of Colquitt, 75 year old and over males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 31 males (62.0%) and 71 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Colquitt
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years18 (25.4%)71 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years32 (45.7%)1 (4.0%)
12 to 14 Years42 (61.8%)88 (90.7%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)22 (61.1%)
16 and 17 Years3 (12.0%)21 (77.8%)
18 to 24 Years60 (61.2%)65 (40.9%)
25 to 34 Years22 (35.5%)18 (23.1%)
35 to 44 Years28 (40.6%)141 (58.5%)
45 to 54 Years37 (46.8%)13 (28.9%)
55 to 64 Years20 (13.9%)36 (20.1%)
65 to 74 Years7 (15.2%)12 (14.1%)
75 Years and over31 (62.0%)39 (30.0%)
Total300 (37.5%)527 (44.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Colquitt

According to the poverty statistics in Colquitt, males aged 5 years and females aged 6 to 11 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 96.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Colquitt
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years53 (74.7%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years38 (54.3%)24 (96.0%)
12 to 14 Years26 (38.2%)9 (9.3%)
15 Years13 (100.0%)14 (38.9%)
16 and 17 Years22 (88.0%)6 (22.2%)
18 to 24 Years38 (38.8%)94 (59.1%)
25 to 34 Years40 (64.5%)60 (76.9%)
35 to 44 Years41 (59.4%)100 (41.5%)
45 to 54 Years42 (53.2%)32 (71.1%)
55 to 64 Years124 (86.1%)143 (79.9%)
65 to 74 Years39 (84.8%)73 (85.9%)
75 Years and over19 (38.0%)91 (70.0%)
Total500 (62.5%)646 (55.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Colquitt

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Colquitt show that 19.3% or 43 of the total 223 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 50.0%, comprising of 43 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Colquitt
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children137 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children43 (50.0%)43 (50.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total180 (80.7%)43 (19.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Colquitt

According to the poverty data in Colquitt, 70.6% or 24 single-father households and 57.6% or 144 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 20 households (90.9%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 14 households (70.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Colquitt
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children4 (57.1%)50 (56.2%)
1 or 2 Children20 (90.9%)80 (56.7%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)14 (70.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total24 (70.6%)144 (57.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Colquitt

The poverty data for Colquitt shows that 43 of the married-couple family households (19.3%) and 168 of the single-parent households (59.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 43 households (50.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 100 household (61.4%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Colquitt
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)54 (56.2%)
1 or 2 Children43 (50.0%)100 (61.4%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)14 (56.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total43 (19.3%)168 (59.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Colquitt

Employment by Class of Employer in Colquitt

Among the 744 employed individuals in Colquitt, private company employees (534 | 71.8%), not-for-profit organizations (64 | 8.6%), and state government employees (52 | 7.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Colquitt
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees53471.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)354.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)405.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations648.6%
Local Government Employees192.5%
State Government Employees527.0%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total744100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Colquitt

According to the labor force statistics for Colquitt, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,675), 50.8% or 851 individuals are in the labor force, with 9.0% or 77 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 55 to 59 years, with 92.1% or 152 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 30 to 34 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 28.8% or 19 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Colquitt
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years20 (13.5%)4 (20.0%)
20 to 24 Years146 (90.7%)16 (11.0%)
25 to 29 Years61 (67.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years66 (85.7%)19 (28.8%)
35 to 44 Years209 (65.9%)22 (10.5%)
45 to 54 Years74 (56.1%)16 (21.6%)
55 to 59 Years152 (92.1%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years84 (53.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years27 (15.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over12 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total851 (50.8%)77 (9.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Colquitt

According to labor force statistics for Colquitt, 68.7% of individuals (646) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (940) are in the labor force, with 8.8% or 57 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 81.8% or 166 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 28.7% or 35 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Colquitt
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School122 (51.3%)68 (28.7%)
High School Diploma210 (67.5%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree166 (81.8%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher148 (78.7%)28 (14.9%)
Total646 (68.7%)83 (8.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Colquitt

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Colquitt are Health Diagnosing & Treating (80 | 10.3%), Management (64 | 8.3%), Health Technologists (54 | 7.0%), Community & Social Service (37 | 4.8%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (29 | 3.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Colquitt

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Colquitt, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (75.9%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (65.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), Community & Social Service (89.2%), and Education, Arts & Media (76.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Colquitt
OccupationMaleFemale
Management29 (45.3%)35 (54.7%)
Business & Financial6 (50.0%)6 (50.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science22 (75.9%)7 (24.1%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science13 (65.0%)7 (35.0%)
Community & Social Service 4 (10.8%)33 (89.2%)
Education, Arts & Media4 (23.5%)13 (76.5%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating26 (32.5%)54 (67.5%)
Health Technologists26 (48.1%)28 (51.8%)
Total (Category)87 (39.2%)135 (60.8%)
Total (Overall)292 (37.7%)482 (62.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Colquitt are Healthcare Support (57 | 7.4%), Personal Care & Service (42 | 5.4%), Food Preparation & Serving (35 | 4.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (11 | 1.4%), and Security & Protection (2 | 0.3%).
Services Occupations in Colquitt

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Colquitt
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support2 (3.5%)55 (96.5%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)35 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)42 (100.0%)
Total (Category)2 (1.4%)145 (98.6%)
Total (Overall)292 (37.7%)482 (62.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Colquitt are Office & Administration (102 | 13.2%), and Sales & Related (90 | 11.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Colquitt

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Colquitt
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related24 (26.7%)66 (73.3%)
Office & Administration40 (39.2%)62 (60.8%)
Total (Category)64 (33.3%)128 (66.7%)
Total (Overall)292 (37.7%)482 (62.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Colquitt are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (40 | 5.2%), and Construction & Extraction (13 | 1.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Colquitt

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Colquitt
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair34 (85.0%)6 (15.0%)
Total (Category)47 (88.7%)6 (11.3%)
Total (Overall)292 (37.7%)482 (62.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Colquitt are Production (86 | 11.1%), Material Moving (64 | 8.3%), and Transportation (10 | 1.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Colquitt

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Colquitt
OccupationMaleFemale
Production29 (33.7%)57 (66.3%)
Transportation10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving53 (82.8%)11 (17.2%)
Total (Category)92 (57.5%)68 (42.5%)
Total (Overall)292 (37.7%)482 (62.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Colquitt

Employment Industries in Colquitt

The major employment industries in Colquitt include Manufacturing (188 | 24.3%), Health Care & Social Assistance (188 | 24.3%), Retail Trade (113 | 14.6%), Finance & Insurance (60 | 7.7%), and Educational Services (47 | 6.1%).
Employment Industries in Colquitt

Employment Industries by Sex in Colquitt

The Colquitt industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Utilities (100.0%), Professional & Scientific (100.0%), and Educational Services (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Colquitt
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing114 (60.6%)74 (39.4%)
Wholesale Trade4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade14 (12.4%)99 (87.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)47 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance28 (14.9%)160 (85.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services8 (18.6%)35 (81.4%)
Public Administration1 (6.2%)15 (93.8%)
Total292 (37.7%)482 (62.3%)

Education in Colquitt

School Enrollment in Colquitt

The most common levels of schooling among the 440 students in Colquitt are high school (171 | 38.9%), middle school (157 | 35.7%), and elementary school (40 | 9.1%).
School Enrollment in Colquitt
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool245.4%
Kindergarten51.1%
Elementary School409.1%
Middle School15735.7%
High School17138.9%
College / Undergraduate378.4%
Graduate / Professional61.4%
Total440100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Colquitt

Out of a total of 440 students who are enrolled in schools in Colquitt, 5 (1.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 435 (98.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 5 (5.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 19 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Colquitt
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds210 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds96 (95.1%)5 (5.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total435 (98.9%)5 (1.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Colquitt

Science & technology (97 | 38.3%), education (39 | 15.4%), business (27 | 10.7%), arts & humanities (23 | 9.1%), and psychology (17 | 6.7%) are the most common fields of study among 253 individuals in Colquitt who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Colquitt
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural83.2%
Physical & Health Sciences52.0%
Psychology176.7%
Social Sciences114.3%
Engineering52.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies62.4%
Science & Technology9738.3%
Business2710.7%
Education3915.4%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History155.9%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities239.1%
Total253100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Colquitt

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Colquitt

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Colquitt are males with 3 vehicles (80, accounting for 27.8%) and females with 3 vehicles (56, making up 17.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Colquitt
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle41 (14.2%)33 (7.3%)
1 Vehicle75 (26.0%)209 (46.4%)
2 Vehicles68 (23.6%)105 (23.3%)
3 Vehicles80 (27.8%)56 (12.4%)
4 Vehicles24 (8.3%)47 (10.4%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total288 (100.0%)450 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Colquitt

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Colquitt are 20 to 24 minutes (115 commuters, 16.9%), 10 to 14 minutes (111 commuters, 16.3%), and less than 5 minutes (92 commuters, 13.5%).
Commute Time in Colquitt
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes9213.5%
5 to 9 Minutes598.7%
10 to 14 Minutes11116.3%
15 to 19 Minutes588.5%
20 to 24 Minutes11516.9%
25 to 29 Minutes385.6%
30 to 34 Minutes7811.5%
35 to 39 Minutes192.8%
40 to 44 Minutes20.3%
45 to 59 Minutes6810.0%
60 to 89 Minutes152.2%
90 or more Minutes253.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Colquitt

The most common commute times in Colquitt are 10 to 14 minutes (59 commuters, 23.4%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (90 commuters, 21.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Colquitt
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes31 (12.3%)61 (14.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes30 (11.9%)29 (6.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes59 (23.4%)52 (12.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes4 (1.6%)54 (12.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes25 (9.9%)90 (21.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes11 (4.4%)27 (6.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes9 (3.6%)69 (16.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes8 (3.2%)11 (2.6%)
40 to 44 Minutes2 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes56 (22.2%)12 (2.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)15 (3.5%)
90 or more Minutes17 (6.8%)8 (1.9%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Colquitt

The most frequent times of departure to work in Colquitt are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (62, 24.6%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (94, 22.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Colquitt
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM21 (8.3%)8 (1.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM16 (6.4%)11 (2.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)13 (3.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM29 (11.5%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM0 (0.0%)62 (14.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM33 (13.1%)36 (8.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM62 (24.6%)94 (22.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM26 (10.3%)52 (12.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)11 (2.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM41 (16.3%)31 (7.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM10 (4.0%)12 (2.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)14 (3.3%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)58 (13.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM14 (5.6%)26 (6.1%)
Total252 (100.0%)428 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Colquitt

Occupancy by Ownership in Colquitt

Of the total 895 dwellings in Colquitt, owner-occupied units account for 392 (43.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 503 (56.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Colquitt
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units39243.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units50356.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units895100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Colquitt

Occupancy by Household Size in Colquitt
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household35439.6%
2-Person Household26729.8%
3-Person Household14616.3%
4+ Person Household12814.3%
Total Housing Units895100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Colquitt

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Colquitt
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household183 (51.7%)171 (48.3%)
2-Person Household121 (45.3%)146 (54.7%)
3-Person Household38 (26.0%)108 (74.0%)
4+ Person Household50 (39.1%)78 (60.9%)
Total Housing Units392 (43.8%)503 (56.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Colquitt

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Colquitt
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School72 (27.9%)186 (72.1%)
High School Diploma90 (39.3%)139 (60.7%)
College/Associate Degree116 (51.8%)108 (48.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher114 (62.0%)70 (38.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Colquitt

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Colquitt
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years12313.7%
35 to 44 Years24227.0%
45 to 54 Years535.9%
55 to 64 Years23826.6%
65 to 74 Years859.5%
75 to 84 Years758.4%
85 Years and Over798.8%
Total895100.0%

Housing Finances in Colquitt

Median Income by Occupancy in Colquitt

Median Income by Occupancy in Colquitt
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied392 (43.8%)$62,083
Renter-Occupied503 (56.2%)$17,399
Average895 (100.0%)$26,125

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Colquitt

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Colquitt
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)7 (1.4%)
$5,000 to $9,9996 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99933 (8.4%)138 (27.4%)
$15,000 to $19,99963 (16.1%)118 (23.5%)
$20,000 to $24,99922 (5.6%)56 (11.1%)
$25,000 to $34,99927 (6.9%)21 (4.2%)
$35,000 to $49,9996 (1.5%)61 (12.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99951 (13.0%)33 (6.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99944 (11.2%)33 (6.6%)
$100,000 to $149,99968 (17.3%)36 (7.2%)
$150,000 or more72 (18.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total392 (100.0%)503 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Colquitt

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Colquitt
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30043 (11.0%)58 (11.5%)
$300 to $499120 (30.6%)26 (5.2%)
$500 to $79997 (24.7%)212 (42.1%)
$800 to $99939 (10.0%)117 (23.3%)
$1,000 to $1,49961 (15.6%)9 (1.8%)
$1,500 to $1,99925 (6.4%)16 (3.2%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9997 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total392 (100.0%)503 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Colquitt

Housing Structures in Colquitt

Housing Structures in Colquitt
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached61668.8%
Single Unit, Attached343.8%
2 Unit Apartments808.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments647.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments121.3%
10 or more Apartments91.0%
Mobile Home / Other808.9%
Total895100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Colquitt

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Colquitt
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached358 (58.1%)258 (41.9%)
Single Unit, Attached24 (70.6%)10 (29.4%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)80 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)64 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments2 (22.2%)7 (77.8%)
Mobile Home / Other8 (10.0%)72 (90.0%)
Total392 (43.8%)503 (56.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Colquitt

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Colquitt
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)58 (11.5%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)97 (19.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms179 (45.7%)156 (31.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms135 (34.4%)124 (24.6%)
8 or more Rooms78 (19.9%)68 (13.5%)
Total392 (100.0%)503 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Colquitt

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Colquitt
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas9 (2.3%)74 (14.7%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity383 (97.7%)429 (85.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total392 (100.0%)503 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Colquitt

Household Vehicle Usage in Colquitt
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle9 (2.3%)166 (33.0%)
1 Vehicle214 (54.6%)189 (37.6%)
2 Vehicles87 (22.2%)110 (21.9%)
3 or more Vehicles82 (20.9%)38 (7.5%)
Total392 (100.0%)503 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Colquitt

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Colquitt

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units246146
Median Property Value$98,100$99,300
Median Household Income--
Monthly Housing Costs$438$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,494$7

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Colquitt

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Colquitt
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0002 (0.8%)5 (3.4%)
$50,000 to $99,999131 (53.2%)70 (47.9%)
$100,000 to $299,999113 (45.9%)59 (40.4%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)12 (8.2%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total246 (100.0%)146 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Colquitt

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Colquitt
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0006 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999109 (44.3%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99913 (5.3%)9 (6.2%)
$35,000 to $49,9992 (0.8%)14 (9.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99945 (18.3%)4 (2.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99930 (12.2%)6 (4.1%)
$100,000 to $149,9997 (2.9%)14 (9.6%)
$150,000 or more34 (13.8%)61 (41.8%)
Total246 (100.0%)146 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Colquitt

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Colquitt
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x108 (43.9%)115,588 (79,169.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x20 (8.1%)106 (72.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x3 (1.2%)21 (14.4%)
4.0x or more115 (46.8%)14 (9.6%)
Total246 (100.0%)146 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Colquitt

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Colquitt
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80036 (14.6%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49984 (34.2%)5 (3.4%)
$800 to $1,499118 (48.0%)54 (37.0%)
Total246 (100.0%)146 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Colquitt

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Colquitt

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Colquitt
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years129 (87.8%)18 (12.2%)
6 to 18 Years386 (94.8%)21 (5.2%)
19 to 25 Years118 (51.7%)110 (48.2%)
26 to 34 Years97 (78.9%)26 (21.1%)
35 to 44 Years233 (75.2%)77 (24.8%)
45 to 54 Years76 (61.3%)48 (38.7%)
55 to 64 Years307 (95.1%)16 (5.0%)
65 to 74 Years131 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older180 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,657 (84.0%)316 (16.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Colquitt

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Colquitt
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born129 (87.8%)18 (12.2%)
Foreign Born, Citizen386 (94.8%)21 (5.2%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen118 (51.7%)110 (48.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Colquitt

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Colquitt
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000746 (80.4%)182 (19.6%)
$25,000 to $49,999194 (75.2%)64 (24.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999163 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999177 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over365 (84.7%)66 (15.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Colquitt

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Colquitt
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6118 (80.3%)11 (7.5%)
6 to 18 Years308 (75.7%)195 (47.9%)
19 to 25 Years57 (25.0%)73 (32.0%)
25 to 34 Years16 (13.0%)81 (65.8%)
35 to 44 Years88 (28.4%)145 (46.8%)
45 to 54 Years43 (34.7%)39 (31.5%)
55 to 64 Years80 (24.8%)249 (77.1%)
65 to 74 Years131 (100.0%)65 (49.6%)
75 Years and over174 (96.7%)71 (39.4%)
Total1,015 (51.4%)929 (47.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Colquitt

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Colquitt
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)25 (13.5%)
18 to 34 Years43 (26.9%)35 (14.8%)
35 to 64 Years64 (21.9%)120 (25.8%)
65 to 74 Years16 (34.8%)35 (41.2%)
75 Years and over13 (26.0%)49 (37.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Colquitt

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Colquitt: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years60 (20.5%)39 (8.4%)
65 to 74 Years13 (28.3%)7 (8.2%)
75 Years and over7 (14.0%)18 (13.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Colquitt: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)11 (5.9%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)35 (14.8%)
35 to 64 Years1 (0.3%)11 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)7 (8.2%)
75 Years and over6 (12.0%)4 (3.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Colquitt: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)14 (7.6%)
18 to 34 Years35 (21.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years1 (0.3%)67 (14.4%)
65 to 74 Years10 (21.7%)7 (8.2%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)9 (6.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Colquitt: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years8 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years5 (1.7%)87 (18.7%)
65 to 74 Years9 (19.6%)32 (37.7%)
75 Years and over13 (26.0%)28 (21.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Colquitt: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years5 (1.7%)1 (0.2%)
65 to 74 Years2 (4.3%)4 (4.7%)
75 Years and over7 (14.0%)28 (21.5%)

Technology Access in Colquitt

Computing Device Access in Colquitt

Computing Device Access in Colquitt
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop44950.2%
Smartphone62069.3%
Tablet28031.3%
No Computing Device21524.0%
Total895100.0%

Internet Access in Colquitt

Internet Access in Colquitt
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home31535.2%
Cellular Data Only19321.6%
Satellite Internet556.1%
No Internet36540.8%
Total895100.0%

Colquitt Summary

Colquitt, Georgia is a small town located in Miller County, Georgia. It is situated on the banks of the Flint River, approximately 30 miles south of Albany. The town was founded in 1854 and named after Walter Terry Colquitt, a prominent lawyer and politician from the area. The population of Colquitt was 1,845 in the 2010 census.

History

Colquitt was founded in 1854 by a group of settlers from South Carolina. The town was named after Walter Terry Colquitt, a prominent lawyer and politician from the area. The town was incorporated in 1856 and quickly became a center of commerce and industry. The town was home to several cotton mills, a sawmill, a gristmill, and a brickyard. The town also had a thriving agricultural industry, with cotton, corn, and peanuts being the main crops.
The town was also home to several churches, including the First Baptist Church, which was founded in 1856. The town also had a school, which was established in 1858.
The town was also home to several Confederate soldiers during the Civil War. The town was occupied by Union forces in 1864 and was the site of several skirmishes. After the war, the town slowly began to rebuild and by the late 19th century, the town had become a center of commerce and industry.

Geography

Colquitt is located in Miller County, Georgia, approximately 30 miles south of Albany. The town is situated on the banks of the Flint River. The town is surrounded by rolling hills and is located in a rural area. The town has a total area of 2.2 square miles, all of which is land.

Economy

The economy of Colquitt is largely based on agriculture. Cotton, corn, and peanuts are the main crops grown in the area. The town also has several small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a few restaurants.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Colquitt was 1,845. The racial makeup of the town was 79.2% White, 18.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in Colquitt was $30,938, and the median income for a family was $37,917. The per capita income for the town was $15,945. About 18.2% of families and 22.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.3% of those under age 18 and 16.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Colquitt?
Total Population of Colquitt is 2,131.
What is the Total Male Population of Colquitt?
Total Male Population of Colquitt is 889.
What is the Total Female Population of Colquitt?
Total Female Population of Colquitt is 1,242.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Colquitt?
There are 71.58 Males per 100 Females in Colquitt.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Colquitt?
There are 139.71 Females per 100 Males in Colquitt.
What is the Median Population Age in Colquitt?
Median Population Age in Colquitt is 42.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Colquitt
Average Family Size in Colquitt is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Colquitt
Average Household Size in Colquitt is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Colquitt?
Per Capita income in Colquitt is $25,544.
What is the Median Family Income in Colquitt?
Median Family Income in Colquitt is $35,625.
What is the Median Household income in Colquitt?
Median Household Income in Colquitt is $26,125.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Colquitt?
Income or Wage Gap in Colquitt is 36.2%.
Women in Colquitt earn 63.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Colquitt?
Inequality or Gini Index in Colquitt is 0.54.
How Large is the Labor Force in Colquitt?
There are 851 People in the Labor Forcein in Colquitt.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Colquitt?
50.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Colquitt.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Colquitt?
Unemployment Rate in Colquitt is 9.0%.