Colquitt County, Georgia Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 45th-largest in Georgia
The population of Colquitt County, Georgia is 45,907 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 45th-largest county in Georgia. The median household income is $49,691, the median home value is $121,400, and the median age is 37.2.
The population of Colquitt County has grown 2.9% since 2010 (45,638 → 46,977), a +0.21% annualized rate.
45,907
Population
+0.21%
Annual growth
84
People / sq mi
$49,691
Median Income
$121,400
Median Home Value
Colquitt County covers 547 sq mi of land at 83.9 people per square mile.
About Colquitt County, GA
The poverty rate is what most separates Colquitt County from the typical county: 18.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 45,907 residents, Colquitt County is a county in Georgia. It ranks #45 among counties in Georgia by population.
Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $49,691, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 18.8%, is among the steepest of comparable US counties and above the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $121,400, with typical rent around $779.
Degree attainment is on the lower side for US counties: 15.7% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the lower side here, at 5.4%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 22 minutes each way.
The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in Colquitt County: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.
Colquitt County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Colquitt County had a population of 45,638 in 2010 and 46,977 in 2024, a 2.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 46,977 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.21%.
46,977
Population (2024)
45,638
Population (2010)
46,977
Peak (2024)
0.21%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 45,638 |
| 2011 | 45,778 |
| 2012 | 46,029 |
| 2013 | 46,139 |
| 2014 | 45,880 |
| 2015 | 45,486 |
| 2016 | 45,471 |
| 2017 | 45,501 |
| 2018 | 45,467 |
| 2019 | 45,569 |
| 2020 | 45,901 |
| 2021 | 45,774 |
| 2022 | 45,952 |
| 2023 | 46,515 |
| 2024 | 46,977 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 57.3% |
| Black or African American | 22.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
37.2
Median Age
49.9%
Female
50.1%
Male
15.5%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 21.3% · Seniors (65+): 15.5%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $49,691$-24,973 vs state |
| Mean household income | $71,702 |
| Per-capita income | $27,073 |
| Poverty rate | 18.8%+8.9% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.4% |
| Employment-to-population | 56.8% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Colquitt County is professional & business services, accounting for 26.1% of workers.
How residents commute
3.0%
Drive alone
1.5%
Carpool
78.5%
Public transit
5.4%
Work from home
21.8 min
Avg commute
Housing
$121,400$-151,500 vs state
Median home value
$779
Median rent
63.4%
Homeownership rate
19,288
Total housing units
87.1%
Occupied
12.9%
Vacant
36.6%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
79.2%
With health insurance
91.0%
With broadband internet
16.4%
Foreign-born
6.2%
Veterans (18+)
17.5%
With a disability
81.9%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
79.7%
High School+
15.7%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Colquitt County, Georgia has a population of 45,907 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 45th-largest county in Georgia. Population density is 84 people per square mile.
The population of Colquitt County has grown 2.9% since 2010 (45,638 → 46,977), a +0.21% annualized rate.
The median household income in Colquitt County, Georgia is $49,691, with mean (average) household income of $71,702 and per-capita income of $27,073. 18.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Colquitt County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (57.3%), Black or African American (22.8%), Hispanic or Latino (2.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Colquitt County, Georgia is 37.2 years. Residents are 49.9% female and 50.1% male.
The median home value in Colquitt County is $121,400 and median monthly rent is $779. 63.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 19,288 total housing units, 12.9% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Colquitt County, Georgia is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 26.1% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.4%.
Atlanta is among the largest cities associated with Colquitt County, Georgia, with a population of 499,287.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.