Colquitt County, Georgia
Encyclopedia
Colquitt County is a county located in the U.S. state
of Georgia
. It was created on February 25, 1856. As of 2000, the population was 42,053. The 2007 Census Estimate shows a population of 45,744. The county seat
is Moultrie
. The county is named for Walter Terry Colquitt, who was a US Senator
.
of 2000, there were 42,053 people, 15,495 households, and 11,063 families residing in the county. The population density
was 76 people per square mile (29/km²). There were 17,554 housing units at an average density of 32 per square mile (12/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 67.78% White
, 23.47% Black
or African American
, 0.29% Native American
, 0.25% Asian
, 0.04% Pacific Islander
, 7.05% from other races
, and 1.12% from two or more races. 10.83% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 15,495 households out of which 34.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.00% were married couples
living together, 15.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.60% were non-families. 24.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.12.
In the county the population was spread out with 27.40% under the age of 18, 10.30% from 18 to 24, 28.00% from 25 to 44, 21.40% from 45 to 64, and 12.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 98.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.50 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $28,539, and the median income for a family was $34,792. Males had a median income of $26,588 versus $20,155 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $14,457. About 16.10% of families and 19.80% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.70% of those under age 18 and 19.60% of those age 65 or over.
U.S. state
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of Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
. It was created on February 25, 1856. As of 2000, the population was 42,053. The 2007 Census Estimate shows a population of 45,744. The county seat
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
is Moultrie
Moultrie, Georgia
Moultrie is the county seat and largest city of Colquitt County and the third largest in Southwest Georgia behind Thomasville and Albany. As of 2009, Moultrie's population is 15,199 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 6.07 percent....
. The county is named for Walter Terry Colquitt, who was a US Senator
United States Senate
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.
Geography
According to the 2000 census, the county has a total area of 556.55 square miles (1,441.5 km²), of which 552.27 square miles (1,430.4 km²) (or 99.23%) is land and 4.28 square miles (11.1 km²) (or 0.77%) is water.Lakes
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Lake Murphy (Colquitt County, Georgia) Murphy Lake is a lake at Moultrie in Colquitt County, Georgia, United States. Its surface area is .It is a location for bass, channel catfish and bream fishing. .... |
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Major highways
U.S. Route 319U.S. Route 319U.S. Highway 319 is a spur of U.S. Route 19. It runs for 318 miles from US 1 /State Route 4 in Wadley, Georgia to the John Gorrie Bridge at Apalachicola, Florida. The sections of US 319 in Medart, Florida and from just east of Carrabelle, Florida to its terminus in Apalachicola are jointly...
State Route 33
State Route 35
State Route 37
State Route 111
State Route 133
State Route 202
State Route 256
State Route 270
Adjacent counties
- Tift CountyTift County, GeorgiaTift County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of 2000, the population was 38,407. The 2007 Census Estimate shows a population of 41,610...
(northeast) - Cook CountyCook County, GeorgiaCook County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. The constitutional amendment to create the county was proposed July 30, 1918, and ratified November 5, 1918. As of 2010, the population is 17,212. The county seat is Adel...
(east) - Brooks CountyBrooks County, GeorgiaBrooks County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. It is part of the Valdosta, Georgia Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2010, the population was 16,243. The county seat is Quitman...
(southeast) - Thomas CountyThomas County, GeorgiaThomas County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. The 2010 Census showed a population of 44,720. The county seat is Thomasville.-History:...
(southwest) - Mitchell CountyMitchell County, GeorgiaMitchell County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. It was created on December 21, 1857. As of 2000, the population was 23,932. The 2007 Census Estimate showed a population of 24,139. The county seat is Camilla.-Geography:...
(west) - Worth CountyWorth County, GeorgiaWorth County is a county located in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of 2000, the population was 21,967. The 2007 Census Estimate shows a population of 21,285...
(northwest)
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 42,053 people, 15,495 households, and 11,063 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 76 people per square mile (29/km²). There were 17,554 housing units at an average density of 32 per square mile (12/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 67.78% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 23.47% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.29% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.25% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.04% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 7.05% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.12% from two or more races. 10.83% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race.
There were 15,495 households out of which 34.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.00% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 15.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.60% were non-families. 24.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.12.
In the county the population was spread out with 27.40% under the age of 18, 10.30% from 18 to 24, 28.00% from 25 to 44, 21.40% from 45 to 64, and 12.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 98.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.50 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $28,539, and the median income for a family was $34,792. Males had a median income of $26,588 versus $20,155 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $14,457. About 16.10% of families and 19.80% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.70% of those under age 18 and 19.60% of those age 65 or over.
2008 Estimates
According to Census Bureau Estimates in 2008, Colquitt County had a population that was 75.3% whites, 22.9% African-American and 16.0% Latino.Incorporated Cities
- BerlinBerlin, GeorgiaBerlin is a town in Colquitt County, Georgia, United States. The population was 595 at the 2000 census. Berlin is also known as speedtrap.-Geography:Berlin is located at ....
- DoerunDoerun, GeorgiaDoerun is a city in Colquitt County, Georgia, United States. The population was 828 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Doerun is located at ....
- EllentonEllenton, GeorgiaEllenton is a town in Colquitt County, Georgia, United States. The population was 336 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Ellenton is located at ....
- FunstonFunston, GeorgiaFunston is a town in Colquitt County, Georgia, United States. The population was 426 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Funston is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land....
- MoultrieMoultrie, GeorgiaMoultrie is the county seat and largest city of Colquitt County and the third largest in Southwest Georgia behind Thomasville and Albany. As of 2009, Moultrie's population is 15,199 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 6.07 percent....
- Norman ParkNorman Park, GeorgiaNorman Park is a city in Colquitt County, Georgia, United States. The population was 849 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Norman Park is located at ....
- RiversideRiverside, GeorgiaRiverside is a town in Colquitt County, Georgia, United States. The population was 57 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Riverside is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all land....
Unincorporated Towns
- Autreyville
- Barbers
- Bay
- Bayboro
- Center Hill
- Cool Springs
- Crosland
- Ganor
- Hartsfield
- Kirkwood
- Marble
- Minnesota
- Murphy
- New Elm
- Pineboro
- Scheley
- Sigsbee
- Sunset
- Terrace
- Ticknor
- Weldon