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Colquitt, incorporated December 19, 1860, is the county seat for Miller County. The city was named for U.S. Senator Walter Colquitt, who was previously a clergyman, attorney and judge. Colquitt is known as the “Mayhaw Capital of the World”. A Mayhaw is a small, red berry often used for jams and jellies.

Colquitt is the site of a 23-foot Red Oak tree that was carved into the head of an Indian brave. This monument, by sculptor Peter Toth, is dedicated to the memory of Native Americans. Also, the Native American and Early Pioneer Museum is located in Colquitt, with over 100,000 Native American artifacts.

The city is also home to “Swamp Gravy”, Georgia’s official Folk Life Play with performances in the spring and fall.

The entire town square in Colquitt is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Also listed is the Tarrer Inn, built in 1861, currently used as a bed and breakfast.

Colquitt hosts a number of festivals, including the National Mayhaw Festival, the April Flower Show, and Fall Harvest Days.

Colquitt participates in the Better Hometown Program run by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. This community development program is a public-private partnership intended to revitalize small communities with populations between 1,000 and 5,000. These cities have access to technical assistance and fiscal resources designed to stimulate downtown revitalization.

Population: 1,939. Estimated population in July 2024: 1,889 (-2.6% change)
Males: 855 (44.1%), Females: 1,084 (55.9%)

Miller County

Zip code: 31737

Demographics

Median resident age: 41.4 years
Median household income: $24,792
Median house value: $50,200

Population by Race

Races in Colquitt:

  • White Non-Hispanic (55.5%)
  • Black (43.6%)

Ancestries: United States (9.9%), Irish (6.6%), English (6.4%), German (2.2%).

Elevation: 170 feet

Land area: 8.3 square miles

Map of Colquitt, GA

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Colquitt

  • High school or higher: 66.5%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 12.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.8%
  • Unemployed: 4.5%
  • Mean travel time to work: 21.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Colquitt city

  • Never married: 20.2%
  • Now married: 47.5%
  • Separated: 5.3%
  • Widowed: 15.2%
  • Divorced: 11.8%

0.8% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: -62 (-3.1%).

Hospitals

Hospital/medical center in Colquitt:

  • MILLER COUNTY HOSPITAL (209 N CUTHBERT STREET)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Colquitt:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Colquitt:

  • SOUTHWEST GEORGIA REGIONAL (about 46 miles; ALBANY, GA; Abbreviation: ABY)
  • DOTHAN RGNL (about 50 miles; DOTHAN, AL; Abbreviation: DHN)
  • TALLAHASSEE REGIONAL (about 61 miles; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Abbreviation: TLH)

Other public-use airports nearest to Colquitt:

  • DONALSONVILLE MUNI (about 16 miles; DONALSONVILLE, GA; Abbreviation: 17J)
  • DECATUR COUNTY INDUSTRIAL AIR PARK (about 16 miles; BAINBRIDGE, GA; Abbreviation: BGE)
  • EARLY COUNTY (about 18 miles; BLAKELY, GA; Abbreviation: 11J)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Colquitt:

  • GEORGE C WALLACE STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE-DOTHAN (about 48 miles; DOTHAN, AL; Full-time enrollment: 2,703)
  • ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY (about 51 miles; ALBANY, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,996)
  • TALLAHASSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 58 miles; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Full-time enrollment: 7,016)
  • FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 59 miles; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Full-time enrollment: 29,949)
  • FLORIDA AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL UNIVERSITY (about 60 miles; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Full-time enrollment: 10,991)
  • COLUMBUS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 91 miles; COLUMBUS, GA; Full-time enrollment: 3,886)
  • GULF COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 95 miles; PANAMA CITY, FL; Full-time enrollment: 3,140)

Schools

Public high school in Colquitt:

  • MILLER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 337; Location: 96 PERRY STREET; Grades: 09 – 12)

Private high school in Colquitt:

  • COLQUITT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 12; Location: 893 HWY 91 NORTH; Grades: KG – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Colquitt:

  • MILLER COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 512; Location: 100 PIRATE DRIVE; Grades: PK – 05)
  • MILLER COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 302; Location: 96 PERRY STREET; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • MILLER COUNTY ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM (Location: 159 EAST MAIN STREET; Grades: 00 – 00)

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