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Colquitt, GA
City in Miller County, Georgia.
Population
1,898
Land area
8.2sq mi
People per sq mi
231
ZIP codes
0
Colquitt and its ZIP codes
Colquitt at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $26,375 a year, 66% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $89,500 (70% below Georgia) and median rent is $699 a month.
Local data for Colquitt, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Colquitt, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$26,375
Poverty rate
46.0%
Median home value
$89,500
Median rent
$699/mo
Homeownership
49.0%
Bachelor's or higher
19.6%
Median age
42.9
Average commute
23.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (96), Scottish Americans (17), Filipino Americans (13).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Miller County. PPP loans are for Colquitt.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,464
1,940 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,029
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$49.4M
FY 2026, $8,233 per person
How people get to work
Colquitt, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.4%
- Carpooled3.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home12.4%
Average one-way commute: 23.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Colquitt, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
203
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
19
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 39°F
56.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Colquitt, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.4%
U.S. 33.3% +14.1 pts
Diabetes
21.1%
U.S. 12.1% +9.0 pts
Smoking
21.4%
U.S. 12.8% +8.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.4%
U.S. 11.1% +5.3 pts
Cities near Colquitt
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BoykinCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 2.4 |
| DamascusCity | 8 mi | 1.8 |
| Iron CityTown | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| DonalsonvilleCity | 13 mi | 4.2 |
| BrinsonTown | 14 mi | 2 |
| JakinCity | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| BlakelyCity | 17 mi | 17.6 |
| Cedar SpringsCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3 |
| ArlingtonCity | 18 mi | 4 |
| BainbridgeCity | 21 mi | 20.5 |
| Gordon, ALTown | 21 mi | 2.9 |
| Columbia, ALTown | 23 mi | 3.9 |
| LearyCity | 24 mi | 3.2 |
| BlufftonTown | 24 mi | 1.6 |
| NewtonCity | 25 mi | 2.2 |
| MorganCity | 26 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Colquitt, GA in?
- Colquitt is in Miller County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Colquitt, GA?
- About 1,898 people live in Colquitt, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Colquitt?
- Nearby places include Boykin (6.4 mi), Damascus (8 mi), Iron City (13 mi), Donalsonville (13 mi), Brinson (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023