Colquitt, GA

Colquitt, Georgia

Colquitt, Georgia, in Miller county, is 38 miles E of Dothan, Alabama (center to center) and 179 miles S of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is home to some 1,939 residents.

The People and Families of Colquitt

In Colquitt, about 39% of adults are married. Colquitt somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

There are more females than males in the city than is typical. You'll see many senior citizens in Colquitt.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Colquitt had a median family income of $31,413.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($500) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Colquitt. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Colquitt Housing

According to the 2000 census, 67% of the housing in Colquitt was owner-occupied. The city presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in Colquitt.

Commuting

In Colquitt, 94% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the city it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk.

High Points

Colquitt strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Colquitt, GA

Comparing Colquitt to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Colquitt Almanac

Colquitt Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Colquitt Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Colquitt High Schools (2004)

MILLER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
96 PERRY STREET
229-758-4130
A Title I school.
Serves 337 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Colquitt Colleges

(List of All Georgia Colleges)

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