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Colbert, GA
City in Madison County, Georgia.
Population
806
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
791
ZIP codes
0
Colbert and its ZIP codes
Colbert at a glance
- Colbert is about 4.2 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- The median household income is $75,469, close to the Georgia median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $325,400 (7% above Georgia) and median rent is $1,304 a month.
Local data for Colbert, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Colbert, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,469
Poverty rate
29.7%
Median home value
$325,400
Median rent
$1,304/mo
Homeownership
75.7%
Bachelor's or higher
40.2%
Median age
42.2
Average commute
20.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (235), German Americans (68), Irish Americans (49).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Madison County. PPP loans are for Colbert.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,049
4,233 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,311
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$190M
FY 2026, $6,298 per person
How people get to work
Colbert, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.9%
- Carpooled5.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home20.8%
Average one-way commute: 20.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Colbert, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
250
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
12
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 30°F
51.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Colbert, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.2%
U.S. 33.3% +0.9 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.1%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Colbert
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HullCity | 4.9 mi | 0.3 |
| ComerCity | 5.3 mi | 3.2 |
| DanielsvilleCity | 6 mi | 1.6 |
| WintervilleCity | 6.1 mi | 2.6 |
| ArnoldsvilleCity | 8.6 mi | 1.7 |
| CarltonCity | 10 mi | 1 |
| IlaCity | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| CrawfordCity | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| Athens | 12 mi | 116.4 |
| LexingtonCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| NicholsonCity | 14 mi | 4 |
| BowmanCity | 16 mi | 3.1 |
| WatkinsvilleCity | 16 mi | 3.3 |
| Franklin SpringsCity | 18 mi | 2.2 |
| Dewy RoseCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.7 |
| ArcadeCity | 18 mi | 9.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Colbert, GA in?
- Colbert is in Madison County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Colbert, GA?
- About 806 people live in Colbert, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Colbert?
- Nearby places include Hull (4.9 mi), Comer (5.3 mi), Danielsville (6 mi), Winterville (6.1 mi), Arnoldsville (8.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023