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Camilla, GA
City in Mitchell County, Georgia.
Population
5,124
Land area
6.6sq mi
People per sq mi
776
ZIP codes
0
Camilla and its ZIP codes
Camilla at a glance
- Camilla is about 4.1 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $38,137 a year, 51% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $85,400 (72% below Georgia) and median rent is $794 a month.
Local data for Camilla, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Camilla, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$38,137
Poverty rate
38.0%
Median home value
$85,400
Median rent
$794/mo
Homeownership
36.5%
Bachelor's or higher
10.7%
Median age
38.8
Average commute
27.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (350), Mexican Americans (81), Irish Americans (80).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mitchell County. PPP loans are for Camilla.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,589
6,497 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,183
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$124M
FY 2026, $5,707 per person
How people get to work
Camilla, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.4%
- Carpooled13.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle3.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home2.0%
Average one-way commute: 27.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Camilla, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
330
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
142
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 38°F
51.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Camilla, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
48.8%
U.S. 33.3% +15.5 pts
Diabetes
21.4%
U.S. 12.1% +9.3 pts
Smoking
20.6%
U.S. 12.8% +7.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.4%
U.S. 11.1% +5.3 pts
Cities near Camilla
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NewtonCity | 8.8 mi | 2.2 |
| PelhamCity | 8.9 mi | 4.1 |
| BacontonCity | 9.8 mi | 2 |
| Sale CityCity | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| MeigsCity | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| PutneyCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 22 |
| DoerunCity | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| FunstonCity | 20 mi | 1.1 |
| OchlockneeTown | 21 mi | 0.9 |
| AlbanyCity | 23 mi | 55.1 |
| LearyCity | 24 mi | 3.2 |
| CairoCity | 25 mi | 9.8 |
| WhighamCity | 26 mi | 1.2 |
| MoultrieCity | 26 mi | 16.7 |
| CoolidgeCity | 26 mi | 0.8 |
| ClimaxCity | 29 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Camilla, GA in?
- Camilla is in Mitchell County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Camilla, GA?
- About 5,124 people live in Camilla, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Camilla?
- Nearby places include Newton (8.8 mi), Pelham (8.9 mi), Baconton (9.8 mi), Sale City (11 mi), Meigs (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023