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World Population Review
Colquitt County, Georgia Population 2021
Colquitt County, Georgia's estimated population is 45,890 with a growth rate of 0.32% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Colquitt County, Georgia is the 44th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 Population was 45,634 and has seen a growth of 0.56% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| 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 | -0.87% |
| 2014 | 45,864 | -262 | -0.57% |
| 2013 | 46,126 | 113 | 0.25% |
| 2012 | 46,013 | 241 | 0.53% |
| 2011 | 45,772 | 138 | 0.30% |
| 2010 | 45,634 | 8,989 | 24.53% |
| 1990 | 36,645 | 1,269 | 3.59% |
| 1980 | 35,376 | 3,176 | 9.86% |
| 1970 | 32,200 | -1,848 | -5.43% |
| 1960 | 34,048 | 49 | 0.14% |
| 1950 | 33,999 | 987 | 2.99% |
| 1940 | 33,012 | 2,390 | 7.80% |
| 1930 | 30,622 | 1,290 | 4.40% |
| 1920 | 29,332 | 9,543 | 48.22% |
| 1910 | 19,789 | 6,153 | 45.12% |
| 1900 | 13,636 | 8,842 | 184.44% |
| 1890 | 4,794 | 2,267 | 89.71% |
| 1880 | 2,527 | 873 | 52.78% |
| 1870 | 1,654 | 338 | 25.68% |
| 1860 | 1,316 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
0.32%
County Website
State
Founded
1856
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
45,634
Growth Since 2010
0.56%
Colquitt County, Georgia Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29,029 | 63.82% |
| Black or African American | 10,622 | 23.35% |
| Some Other Race | 4,232 | 9.30% |
| Two or More Races | 727 | 1.60% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 491 | 1.08% |
| Asian | 380 | 0.84% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.01% |
Colquitt County, Georgia Population by Race
Colquitt County, Georgia Population Pyramid $2021
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Colquitt County, Georgia Population by Age
Colquitt County, Georgia Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 15,505 | 2.88 | 63 |
| Married | 7,048 | 3.34 | 80.8 |
| Non Family | 4,842 | 1.39 | 55.9 |
| Female | 2,683 | 3.76 | 35.9 |
| Male | 932 | 4.66 | 42.5 |
3.42
Average Family Size
2.88
Average Household Size
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Colquitt County, Georgia Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,506 | 8.50% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,941 | 16.76% |
| High School Graduate | 11,456 | 38.85% |
| Some College | 4,977 | 16.88% |
| Associates Degree | 1,844 | 6.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,984 | 6.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,780 | 6.04% |
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Colquitt County, Georgia Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Colquitt County, Georgia Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 18,372 | 15,551 | 3,173 |
| Black | 6,441 | 4,614 | 307 |
| Hispanic | 4,218 | 1,664 | 221 |
| Other Race | 2,130 | 599 | 90 |
| Asian | 259 | 78 | 28 |
| 2+ Races | 241 | 151 | 24 |
| Native American | 209 | 60 | 6 |
| Islander | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 84.65%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 17.27%.
Colquitt County, Georgia Educational Attainment by Race
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$27,035
Average Earnings
$28,739
Average Male
$25,848
Average Female
Colquitt County, Georgia Earnings by Educational Attainment
Colquitt County, Georgia Language by Age
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Colquitt County, Georgia Language
82.07% of Colquitt County, Georgia residents speak only English, while 17.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.84% of the population.
Colquitt County, Georgia Language
Colquitt County, Georgia Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 25,155 | 4,278 | 17.01% |
| Hispanic | 8,586 | 3,389 | 39.47% |
| Black | 10,282 | 3,367 | 32.75% |
| Other | 4,220 | 1,878 | 44.50% |
| Multiple | 575 | 276 | 48.00% |
| Asian | 380 | 56 | 14.74% |
| Native | 491 | 12 | 2.44% |
24.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.15%
Male Poverty Rate
27.51%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Colquitt County, Georgia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Colquitt County, Georgia is Multiple, with 48.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Colquitt County, Georgia is Native, with 2.44% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.64%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.24%.
Colquitt County, Georgia Poverty
Colquitt County, Georgia Poverty Rate by Education
Colquitt County, Georgia Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
45.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.0%
Male Marriage Rate
43.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Colquitt County, Georgia Married by Age and Sex
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Colquitt County, Georgia Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Colquitt County, Georgia Marital Status by Race
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Colquitt County, Georgia Marital Status
Colquitt County, Georgia Veterans by War
Colquitt County, Georgia Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,899 | 8.41% |
| Black | 496 | 6.63% |
| Hispanic | 90 | 1.67% |
| 2+ Races | 31 | 10.37% |
| Islander | 5 | 100.00% |
Colquitt County, Georgia Veterans by Race
Colquitt County, Georgia Veterans by Education
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7.41%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
Colquitt County, Georgia Veterans by Education
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58.2%
Labor Force Participation
53.6%
Employment Rate
7.8%
Unemployment Rate
Colquitt County, Georgia Employment by Age
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Colquitt County, Georgia Employment by Race
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Colquitt County, Georgia 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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90.08%
Native Born
9.92%
Foreign Born
7.76%
Non Citizen
2.16%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
90.08% of Colquitt County, Georgia residents were born in the United States, with 71.30% having been born in Georgia. 7.76% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Colquitt County, Georgia Place of Birth
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990