State
County
Land Area (mi²)
16.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)
870.70/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
1.03%
Growth Since 2010
1.68%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
45,890
World Population Review
Moultrie, Georgia Population 2021
14,507
Moultrie is a city located in Colquitt County Georgia. It is also the county seat of Colquitt County. With a 2020 population of 14,507, it is the 78th largest city in Georgia and the 2368th largest city in the United States . Moultrie is currently growing at a rate of 1.03% annually and its population has increased by 1.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,268 in 2010. Moultrie reached it's highest population of 15,764 in 1960. Spanning over 17 miles, Moultrie has a population density of 871 people per square mile.
The average household income in Moultrie is $48,012 with a poverty rate of 29.55%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $693 per month, and the median house value is $94,400. The median age in Moultrie is 35 years, 33.2 years for males, and 36.3 years for females.
Moultrie Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Moultrie was:
- Black or African American: 45.32%
- White: 41.59%
- Other race: 6.55%
- Two or more races: 2.91%
- Native American: 1.90%
- Asian: 1.69%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.04%
The current population of Moultrie, Georgia is 14,507 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 14,063.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 14,268.
Moultrie, Georgia Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 45,890 | 145 | 0.32% |
| 2020 | 45,745 | 145 | 0.32% |
| 2019 | 45,600 | 145 | 0.32% |
| 2018 | 45,455 | -25 | -0.05% |
| 2017 | 45,480 | 51 | 0.11% |
| 2016 | 45,429 | -37 | -0.08% |
| 2015 | 45,466 | -398 | -0.88% |
| 2014 | 45,864 | -262 | -0.57% |
| 2013 | 46,126 | 113 | 0.24% |
| 2012 | 46,013 | 241 | 0.52% |
| 2011 | 45,772 | 138 | 0.30% |
| 2010 | 45,634 | 0.00% |
Moultrie Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 6,376 | 45.32% |
| White | 5,852 | 41.59% |
| Some Other Race | 921 | 6.55% |
| Two or More Races | 410 | 2.91% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 267 | 1.90% |
| Asian | 238 | 1.69% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.04% |
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Moultrie Population by Race
Moultrie Population Pyramid $2021
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Moultrie Population by Age
Moultrie Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,945 | 2.75 | 43.4 |
| Non Family | 1,957 | 1.4 | 36.2 |
| Married | 1,437 | 3.49 | 70.9 |
| Female | 1,227 | 3.84 | 18.5 |
| Male | 324 | 3.41 | 58.6 |
3.47
Average Family Size
2.75
Average Household Size
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Moultrie Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 607 | 6.99% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,647 | 18.97% |
| High School Graduate | 3,295 | 37.95% |
| Some College | 1,429 | 16.46% |
| Associates Degree | 286 | 3.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 852 | 9.81% |
| Graduate Degree | 566 | 6.52% |
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Moultrie Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Moultrie Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,875 | 2,806 | 157 |
| White | 3,468 | 3,002 | 1,195 |
| Hispanic | 1,056 | 499 | 24 |
| Other Race | 430 | 205 | 19 |
| Asian | 196 | 39 | 18 |
| 2+ Races | 130 | 69 | 24 |
| Native American | 62 | 24 | 5 |
| Islander | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 86.56%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 34.46%.
Moultrie Educational Attainment by Race
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$25,854
Average Earnings
$26,734
Average Male
$25,459
Average Female
Moultrie Earnings by Educational Attainment
Moultrie Language by Age
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Moultrie Language
81.93% of Moultrie residents speak only English, while 18.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.92% of the population.
Moultrie Language
Moultrie Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,129 | 2,016 | 32.89% |
| White | 4,530 | 1,084 | 23.93% |
| Hispanic | 2,484 | 843 | 33.94% |
| Other | 909 | 362 | 39.82% |
| Multiple | 392 | 252 | 64.29% |
| Asian | 238 | 36 | 15.13% |
29.55%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.90%
Male Poverty Rate
33.04%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Moultrie
The race most likely to be in poverty in Moultrie is Multiple, with 64.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Moultrie is Asian, with 15.13% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.70%.
Moultrie Poverty
Moultrie Poverty Rate by Education
Moultrie Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
32.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.0%
Male Marriage Rate
30.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Moultrie Married by Age and Sex
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Moultrie Marriage
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 35-44.
Moultrie Marital Status by Race
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Moultrie Marital Status
Moultrie Veterans by War
Moultrie Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 310 | 6.79% |
| Black | 275 | 5.96% |
| Hispanic | 72 | 4.88% |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 11.80% |
| Islander | 5 | 100.00% |
Moultrie Veterans by Race
Moultrie Veterans by Education
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7.22%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.62%
Veteran Disability Rate
Moultrie Veterans by Education
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56.8%
Labor Force Participation
49.9%
Employment Rate
12.3%
Unemployment Rate
Moultrie Employment by Age
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Moultrie Employment by Race
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Moultrie Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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88.93%
Native Born
11.07%
Foreign Born
7.50%
Non Citizen
3.57%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
88.93% of Moultrie residents were born in the United States, with 69.91% having been born in Georgia. 7.50% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Moultrie Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 14,507 | 148 | 1.03% |
| 2020 | 14,359 | 148 | 1.04% |
| 2019 | 14,211 | 148 | 1.05% |
| 2018 | 14,063 | 57 | 0.41% |
| 2017 | 14,006 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2016 | 14,004 | -33 | -0.24% |
| 2015 | 14,037 | -190 | -1.34% |
| 2014 | 14,227 | -118 | -0.82% |
| 2013 | 14,345 | -30 | -0.21% |
| 2012 | 14,375 | 26 | 0.18% |
| 2011 | 14,349 | 31 | 0.22% |
| 2010 | 14,318 | -69 | -0.05% |
| 2000 | 14,387 | -478 | -0.33% |
| 1990 | 14,865 | -240 | -0.16% |
| 1980 | 15,105 | 705 | 0.48% |
| 1970 | 14,400 | -1,364 | -0.90% |
| 1960 | 15,764 | 4,125 | 3.08% |
| 1950 | 11,639 | 1,492 | 1.38% |
| 1940 | 10,147 | 2,120 | 2.37% |
| 1930 | 8,027 | 1,238 | 1.69% |
| 1920 | 6,789 | 3,440 | 7.32% |
| 1910 | 3,349 | 0.00% |