Colbert is a city located in Madison County Georgia. Colbert has a 2024 population of 678. Colbert is currently growing at a rate of 1.65% annually and its population has increased by 6.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 634 in 2020.
The average household income in Colbert is $68,662 with a poverty rate of 24.89%. The median age in Colbert is 38 years: 30.9 years for males, and 38.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Colbert was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 441 | 66.12% |
| Other race | 108 | 16.19% |
| Two or more races | 90 | 13.49% |
| Black or African American | 24 | 3.6% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 224 | 2.86 | 62.5 | 37.5 |
| Married | 132 | 3.19 | 76.5 | 23.5 |
| Non Family | 62 | 0 | 46.8 | 53.2 |
| Female | 27 | 5.52 | 25.9 | 74.1 |
| Male | 3 | 2.67 | 100 | 0 |
3.55
Average Family Size
2.86
Average Household Size
62.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 45 | 10.49% |
| Associates Degree | 42 | 9.79% |
| Bachelors Degree | 50 | 11.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 54 | 12.59% |
| High School Graduate | 93 | 21.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38 | 8.86% |
| Some College | 107 | 24.94% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 336 | 286 | 88 |
| Hispanic | 71 | 40 | 8 |
| 2+ Races | 48 | 36 | 8 |
| Other Race | 25 | 6 | 0 |
| Black | 15 | 15 | 8 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Asian | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 53.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,313 | $61,250 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,875 | $77,813 | $53,125 |
| High School Graduate | $50,833 | $51,250 | $50,833 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,750 | $47,500 | $41,094 |
| Some College | $27,125 | $0 | $27,375 |
$43,750
Average Earnings
$47,500
Average Male
$41,094
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
73.82% of Colbert residents speak only English, while 26.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 25.85% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 202 | 107 | 52.97% |
| Multiple | 90 | 79 | 87.78% |
| White | 434 | 57 | 13.13% |
| Other | 108 | 28 | 25.93% |
| Native | 2 | 2 | 100% |
24.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.86%
Male Poverty Rate
26.36%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Colbert is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Colbert is White, with 13.13% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.59%. Among those working part-time, it was 61.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.64%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.92% |
| Some College | 24.16% |
| High School | 9.68% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.69% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 27.56% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 17.48% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,500 | $83,095 |
| Households | $54,167 | $68,662 |
| Married Families | $61,667 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,111 | $30,029 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.8%
Male Marriage Rate
38.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
34
Number of Veterans
34
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| Vietnam | 9 |
| Korea | 8 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 14 |
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34 | 9.58% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.24%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.1%
Labor Force Participation
53.9%
Employment Rate
0.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
62.22%
Born in Colbert
88.16%
Native Born
11.84%
Foreign Born
7.8%
Non Citizen
4.05%
Naturalized
88.16% of Colbert residents were born in the United States, with 62.22% having been born in Georgia. 7.8% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 733 | 11 | 1.52% |
| 2028 | 722 | 11 | 1.55% |
| 2027 | 711 | 11 | 1.57% |
| 2026 | 700 | 11 | 1.6% |
| 2025 | 689 | 11 | 1.62% |
| 2024 | 678 | 11 | 1.65% |
| 2023 | 667 | 13 | 1.99% |
| 2022 | 654 | 8 | 1.24% |
| 2021 | 646 | 12 | 1.89% |
| 2020 | 634 | 46 | 7.82% |
| 2019 | 588 | 5 | 0.86% |
| 2018 | 583 | 8 | 1.39% |
| 2017 | 575 | 6 | 1.05% |
| 2016 | 569 | 6 | 1.07% |
| 2015 | 563 | 1 | 0.18% |
| 2014 | 562 | 2 | 0.36% |
| 2013 | 560 | 1 | 0.18% |
| 2012 | 559 | -1 | -0.18% |
| 2011 | 560 | -1 | -0.18% |
| 2010 | 561 | 0 | 0% |