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Moultrie, GA
City in Colquitt County, Georgia.
Population
14,588
Land area
16.7sq mi
People per sq mi
876
ZIP codes
0
Moultrie and its ZIP codes
Moultrie at a glance
- Moultrie is about 4.6 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 90th among 669 cities and towns in Georgia.
- The median household income is $43,670, 44% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $157,200 (48% below Georgia) and median rent is $790 a month.
Local data for Moultrie, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Moultrie, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,670
Poverty rate
28.0%
Median home value
$157,200
Median rent
$790/mo
Homeownership
41.0%
Bachelor's or higher
19.5%
Median age
35.5
Average commute
17.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (969), Mexican Americans (938), Cuban Americans (517).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Colquitt County. PPP loans are for Moultrie.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,742
15,791 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,346
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$272M
FY 2026, $5,926 per person
How people get to work
Moultrie, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.7%
- Carpooled15.6%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.9%
Average one-way commute: 17.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Moultrie, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
342
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
66
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 39°F
50.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Moultrie, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.9%
U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts
Diabetes
18.8%
U.S. 12.1% +6.7 pts
Smoking
19.8%
U.S. 12.8% +7.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.4%
U.S. 11.1% +8.3 pts
Cities near Moultrie
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FunstonCity | 6.4 mi | 1.1 |
| Norman ParkCity | 10 mi | 3.1 |
| CoolidgeCity | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| BerlinCity | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| EllentonTown | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| PavoCity | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| DoerunCity | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| Sale CityCity | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| OmegaCity | 17 mi | 1.8 |
| BarwickCity | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| MeigsCity | 19 mi | 1.6 |
| OchlockneeTown | 20 mi | 0.9 |
| SparksTown | 21 mi | 4 |
| LenoxTown | 21 mi | 1.6 |
| AdelCity | 22 mi | 8.9 |
| PelhamCity | 22 mi | 4.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Moultrie, GA in?
- Moultrie is in Colquitt County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Moultrie, GA?
- About 14,588 people live in Moultrie, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Moultrie?
- Nearby places include Funston (6.4 mi), Norman Park (10 mi), Coolidge (10 mi), Berlin (11 mi), Ellenton (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023