Colquitt County, Georgia

Colquitt County is a county in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 45,498.[1] The county seat is Moultrie.[2] The county was created February 25, 1856 and is named for Walter Terry Colquitt, a U.S. senator.[3] Colquitt County comprises the Moultrie, GA Micropolitan Statistical Area. It is the hometown of former U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss. Colquitt County is the home of the Colquitt County Packers and is home to the 1994 Class AAAA and the 2014 and 2015 AAAAAA State Championship Football teams, along with the 1997 and 2003 State Champion Baseball teams.

Not to be confused with Colquitt, Georgia.

Colquitt County
U.S. county
Location within the U.S. state of Georgia
Georgia's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 31°11′N 83°46′W
Country United States
State Georgia
Founded1856
Named forWalter Terry Colquitt
SeatMoultrie
Largest cityMoultrie
Area
 • Total557 sq mi (1,440 km2)
 • Land544 sq mi (1,410 km2)
 • Water12 sq mi (30 km2)  2.2%%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2019)
45,600
 • Density84/sq mi (32/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district8th
Websitewww.ccboc.com

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 557 square miles (1,440 km2), of which 544 square miles (1,410 km2) is land and 12 square miles (31 km2) (2.2%) is water.[4]

Most of the western portion of Colquitt County, west of Moultrie and State Route 33, is located in the Upper Ochlockonee River sub-basin of the larger Ochlockonee River basin, with the exception of the very northwestern corner of the county, between Sale City and west of Doerun, which is located in the Lower Flint River sub-basin of the ACF River Basin (Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin). A narrow central portion of Colquitt County, running from north to south of Moultrie, and then widening to occupy the gap between U.S. Route 319 and State Route 133, is located in the Withlacoochee River sub-basin of the Suwannee River basin. The eastern portion of the county is located in the Little River sub-basin of the same Suwannee River basin.[5]

Lakes
  • Adams Lake
  • Beatles Lake North
  • Beatles Lake
  • Brewer Lake
  • Cardin Lake
  • Cobb Lake
  • Colquitt County Lake
  • Demott Lake
  • Giles Millpond
  • Gray Lake
  • Hall Lake
  • Indian Lake
  • Lindsey Lake
  • Lukes Pond
  • Mims Millpond
  • Moss Lake
  • Lake Murphy
  • Reed Bingham Park Lake
  • Rowell Lake
  • Sanders Lake
  • Sells Lake
  • Smith Lake
  • Sunset Lake
  • Vickers Lake
  • Willis Lake

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
18601,316—
18701,65425.7%
18802,52752.8%
18904,79489.7%
190013,636184.4%
191019,78945.1%
192029,33248.2%
193030,6224.4%
194033,0127.8%
195033,9993.0%
196034,0480.1%
197032,200−5.4%
198035,3769.9%
199036,6453.6%
200042,05314.8%
201045,4988.2%
Est. 201945,600[6]0.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1790-1960[8] 1900-1990[9]
1990-2000[10] 2010-2019[1]

2000 census

As of the census[11] of 2000, there were 42,053 people, 15,495 households, and 11,063 families living 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.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 45,498 people, 16,317 households, and 11,696 families living in the county.[12] The population density was 83.6 inhabitants per square mile (32.3/km2). There were 18,311 housing units at an average density of 33.7 per square mile (13.0/km2).[13] The racial makeup of the county was 64.7% white, 22.4% black or African American, 0.6% Asian, 0.5% American Indian, 10.3% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 17.1% of the population.[12] In terms of ancestry, 19.6% were American, 8.4% were Irish, and 6.8% were English.[14]

Of the 16,317 households, 38.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.7% were married couples living together, 17.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 28.3% were non-families, and 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.21. The median age was 34.8 years.[12]

The median income for a household in the county was $32,902 and the median income for a family was $39,086. Males had a median income of $28,912 versus $24,199 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,362. About 18.8% of families and 23.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 32.7% of those under age 18 and 16.8% of those age 65 or over.[15]

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.[16]

Education
Colquitt County School District headquarters

Colquitt County School District operates public schools, with Colquitt County High School being the high school.

Communities

Cities

Unincorporated communities

Politics
Presidential election results
Previous presidential election results[17]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2016 72.7% 9,898 25.4% 3,463 1.9% 263
2012 69.3% 9,243 29.8% 3,973 1.0% 131
2008 68.3% 9,185 30.8% 4,139 1.0% 130
2004 70.6% 8,296 28.7% 3,378 0.7% 78
2000 66.1% 6,589 33.1% 3,297 0.9% 86
1996 48.5% 4,847 41.4% 4,135 10.1% 1010
1992 45.5% 4,680 37.9% 3,891 16.6% 1705
1988 65.0% 5,653 34.5% 2,998 0.5% 40
1984 64.5% 5,815 35.6% 3,208
1980 39.6% 3,593 59.0% 5,353 1.4% 123
1976 23.9% 2,181 76.1% 6,928
1972 88.1% 6,900 11.9% 930
1968 20.2% 1,882 12.0% 1,119 67.8% 6,325
1964 71.7% 6,493 28.3% 2,563 0.0% 4
1960 27.7% 1,685 72.3% 4,397
1956 23.2% 1,336 76.8% 4,412
1952 23.8% 1,411 76.2% 4,517
1948 19.2% 664 65.1% 2,255 15.8% 546
1944 23.2% 696 76.8% 2,308
1940 22.2% 525 77.0% 1,819 0.7% 17
1936 15.4% 448 84.4% 2,449 0.1% 4
1932 2.8% 101 96.8% 3,534 0.5% 17
1928 45.1% 796 54.9% 970
1924 10.7% 205 81.8% 1,572 7.5% 145
1920 40.5% 523 59.5% 768
1916 11.2% 171 85.4% 1,305 3.5% 53
1912 41.8% 507 57.6% 699 0.7% 8

See also

References
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  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
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