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Colquitt County, GA market data
How Colquitt County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 47,438
- +3.3% since 2020
- Households
- 16,803
- Median household income
- $49,341
- +35.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $121,400
- Jobs located here
- 15,271
- Highest market score
- 69
- Lawn, cleaning and pest control, #241 of 1,771 scored counties
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What this means
Colquitt County has an estimated 47,438 people and 16,803 households. Population estimates show Colquitt County grew 3.3% from 2020 to 2025, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Colquitt County is $49,341, 39% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 35.4%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Colquitt County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 124, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (54).
Of the business types scored in Colquitt County, lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (69); real estate agents and brokers (66); and real estate businesses (66) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies, that ranks #241 of 1,771 scored counties.
Colquitt County is part of the Moultrie area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for laundromats (3.8 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (74% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Colquitt County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Colquitt County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 69 | #241 of 1,771 | 7 | 4.2 | $3M | 181 | 22 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 66 | #319 of 2,176 | 14 | 8.3 | Index only | 292 | 9 |
| Real estate | 66 | #329 of 2,229 | 17 | 10.1 | Index only | 302 | 14 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 59 | #537 of 1,707 | 9 | 5.4 | $4.6M | 96 | 9 |
| Home repair trades | 59 | #623 of 2,057 | 15 | 8.9 | $2.7M | 113 | 23 |
| Pet businesses | 58 | #726 of 2,200 | 15 | 8.9 | $824K | 94 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 58 | #785 of 2,339 | 27 | 16.1 | $469K | 109 | 4 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 57 | #723 of 2,063 | 11 | 6.5 | $4.8M | 129 | 7 |
| Car washes and detailing | 55 | #587 of 1,451 | 5 | 3.0 | $2.9M | 114 | 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 55 | #818 of 2,088 | 14 | 8.3 | $633K | 96 | 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 55 | #947 of 2,272 | 24 | 14.3 | $1.7M | 136 | 21 |
| Barbershops | 52 | #639 of 1,356 | 5 | 3.0 | $2.5M | 134 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 49 | #962 of 1,886 | 12 | 7.1 | $1.3M | 136 | 12 |
| Physical therapy | 47 | #803 of 1,422 | 8 | 4.8 | $2M | 84 | 4 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 47 | #1,352 of 2,385 | 58 | 34.5 | $218K | 103 | 8 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 45 | #1,221 of 2,087 | 22 | 13.1 | $1.2M | 97 | 8 |
| Spas and skin care | 43 | #1,127 of 1,769 | 12 | 7.1 | $1.1M | 120 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | 42 | #951 of 1,490 | 7 | 4.2 | $2.3M | 96 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 40 | #1,306 of 1,889 | 16 | 9.5 | $3.3M | 79 | 7 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 40 | #1,504 of 2,222 | 23 | 13.7 | $2.3M | 75 | 29 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 39 | #1,704 of 2,405 | 107 | 63.7 | $490K | 74 | 21 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 38 | #1,716 of 2,405 | 176 | 104.7 | $298K | 80 | 60 |
| Funeral homes | 37 | #1,066 of 1,472 | 8 | 4.8 | $280K | 41 | 3 |
| Convenience stores | 37 | #1,579 of 2,261 | 15 | 8.9 | $6M | 77 | 15 |
| Auto repair shops | 37 | #1,800 of 2,378 | 52 | 30.9 | $276K | 62 | 14 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 37 | #1,803 of 2,394 | 90 | 53.6 | $179K | 117 | 54 |
| Child care and preschools | 36 | #1,182 of 1,611 | 8 | 4.8 | $686K | 68 | 11 |
| Gas stations | 35 | #1,804 of 2,358 | 40 | 23.8 | $1.2M | 50 | 24 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 33 | #1,319 of 1,656 | 10 | 6.0 | $1.6M | 90 | 35 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 33 | #1,769 of 2,210 | 39 | 23.2 | $693K | 79 | 13 |
| Pizza | 31 | #1,777 of 2,090 | 28 | 16.7 | $1.9M | 37 | 29 |
| Pet stores | 28 | #813 of 974 | 5 | 3.0 | $2.5M | 55 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | 28 | #1,539 of 1,792 | 11 | 6.5 | $806K | 62 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 26 | #2,069 of 2,402 | 45 | 26.8 | $2M | 59 | 26 |
| Auto repair and car care | 26 | #2,156 of 2,401 | 81 | 48.2 | $177K | 66 | 30 |
| Grocery stores | 24 | #1,803 of 2,070 | 21 | 12.5 | $4.3M | 46 | 11 |
| Nail salons | 23 | #1,212 of 1,328 | 12 | 7.1 | $1.1M | 63 | Under 3 |
| Pest control | 22 | #656 of 699 | 5 | 3.0 | $4.3M | 42 | 4 |
| Laundromats | 18 | #724 of 785 | 10 | 6.0 | $2.7M | 22 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | 17 | #1,441 of 1,530 | 19 | 11.3 | $754K | 30 | 9 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.4 | $3.1M | 121 | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.4 | $10.3M | 122 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.8 | $4.8M | 155 | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.8 | $3M | 146 | 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.8 | $4.1M | 151 | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.2 | $20.6M | Too few | 14 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.2 | $10.6M | Too few | 13 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.2 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.2 | $7.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.2 | $8M | Too few | 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $27M | Too few | 5 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 5 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Colquitt County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $14.3M | $853 | 89 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $47.6M | $2,834 | 109 |
| Food away from home | $52.4M | $3,121 | 77 |
| Groceries | $90.6M | $5,390 | 85 |
| Personal care products and services | $12.7M | $753 | 75 |
| Child care and other personal services | $5.5M | $327 | 56 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $8.9M | $528 | 54 |
| Medical and dental services | $16.1M | $957 | 74 |
| Pets | $12.4M | $735 | 81 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $27M | $1,609 | 78 |
| Vehicle insurance | $40.9M | $2,435 | 124 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $41.1M | $2,448 | 81 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $21.3M | $1,268 | 90 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $222.6M | $13,249 | 80 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Colquitt County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 47,438+3.3% since 2020
- Households
- 16,803
- Median age
- 37.5
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 64%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 547 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 84
- Median household income
- $49,341+35.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $69,603
- Median home value
- $121,400
- Jobs located here
- 15,271
- Daytime population
- 43,306Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Colquitt County, GA growing?
Population estimates put Colquitt County at 47,438 people in 2025, up 3.3% since 2020, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 16,803 households. Median household income rose 35.4% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Colquitt County, GA spend?
Households in Colquitt County spend about $222.6M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $90.6M on groceries and $52.4M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Colquitt County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 124, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (54).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Colquitt County, GA?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Colquitt County are for lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (69); real estate agents and brokers (66); and real estate businesses (66). Colquitt County ranks #241 of 1,771 scored counties for lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies.
How does Colquitt County, GA compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Colquitt County is $49,341 a year, 39% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 3.3% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $121,400, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Colquitt County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for laundromats (3.8 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (74% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 40 of the 56 business types have a score in Colquitt County, each ranked against other counties.
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