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Moultrie, GA


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Moultrie, Georgia

Introduction to Moultrie, Georgia

Moultrie, Georgia, in Colquitt county, is 35 miles SE of Albany, Georgia and 139 miles NW of Jacksonville, Florida. The city contains a population of approximately 14,387.

Moultrie History

Moultrie became the county seat of Colquitt County in 1879. The city was named after a Revolutionary War hero, General William Moultrie. The city was initially served by the Georgia Northern Railway. By 1900, a number of farmers from north Georgia and the Carolinas visited the city and helped in the development of the land.

Moultrie and nearby Attractions

  • Reed Bingham State Park
  • Colquitt County Arts Center
  • Museum of Colquitt County History
  • Reed Bingham State Park
  • Georgia Agrirama Living History Museum

Things To Do In Moultrie

The Ellen Payne Odom Genealogy Library and Colquitt County History are both popular spots for those who wish to learn more about the history of the city. You can also visit the Reed Bingham State Park. The Market Place Shopping Center, Moultrie Plaza Shopping Center and Sunset Plaza Shopping Center offer some great shopping opportunities.

Moultrie Transportation

The nearest airport is Southwest Georgia Regional.

Moultrie Higher Education

Moultrie Area Technical Institute lies within the city. Albany State University, Florida State University and Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University also offer higher educational facilities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Moultrie Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Moultrie Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Moultrie Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 15%Moultrie Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Moultrie, GA

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Female Share of the Population96
Senior Citizens78
Age of the Population35
Male Share of the Population25
Well-Paid Single Men14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size43
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults26
People Above Poverty13
People in Middle Class or Better13
Median Family Income13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use46
Walking and Biking to Work24
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents107
People Living Alone910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Affordability of Property Taxes97
Housing Recently Built74
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime12
Low Property Crime11

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