Colbert, Georgia facts for kids
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Colbert, Georgia
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Colbert Depot (now City Hall)
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Location in Madison County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Madison |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.02 sq mi (2.65 km2) |
| • Land | 1.02 sq mi (2.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 768 ft (234 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 630 |
| • Density | 618.25/sq mi (238.71/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
30628
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| Area code(s) | 706 |
| FIPS code | 13-17552 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0355230 |
Colbert is a small city in Madison County, Georgia, USA. In 2020, about 630 people lived there. It's a friendly place with a rich history.
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Discovering Colbert's Past: A Brief History
Colbert was first called the Town of Five Forks. This was in 1899. Later, in 1909, its name was officially changed to Colbert. The city was named after James Fletcher Colbert. He was one of the very first people to settle in the area.
Exploring Colbert's Location: Geography Facts
Colbert is located in the southern part of Madison County. It sits along Georgia State Route 72. The city is about 12 miles northeast of Athens. It is also about 5 miles southwest of Comer. Danielsville, the county seat, is 7 miles north.
Land and Water in Colbert
The city covers about 1.0 square mile of land. Only a tiny part, about 0.004 square miles, is water. Mill Shoal Creek flows south of the city. Brush Creek has smaller streams that flow north. Both of these creeks eventually lead to the South Fork of the Broad River. This river is part of the larger Savannah River system.
Who Lives in Colbert? Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 141 | — | |
| 1910 | 255 | 80.9% | |
| 1920 | 428 | 67.8% | |
| 1930 | 399 | −6.8% | |
| 1940 | 345 | −13.5% | |
| 1950 | 407 | 18.0% | |
| 1960 | 425 | 4.4% | |
| 1970 | 532 | 25.2% | |
| 1980 | 498 | −6.4% | |
| 1990 | 443 | −11.0% | |
| 2000 | 488 | 10.2% | |
| 2010 | 592 | 21.3% | |
| 2020 | 630 | 6.4% | |
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In 2000, there were 488 people living in Colbert. They lived in 204 households. Most people were White (about 90.78%). About 8.81% were African American. A small number (0.41%) were from two or more races.
Households and Families
About 27.9% of households had children under 18. Many households (55.4%) were married couples. About 8.8% were single mothers. Around 28.9% of households were individuals living alone. This included 16.7% who were 65 or older. The average household had 2.39 people. The average family had 3.00 people.
Age Groups in Colbert
The population was spread out by age. About 24.0% were under 18 years old. About 30.5% were between 25 and 44. Around 14.8% were 65 years or older. The average age in the city was 36 years old.
Fun in Colbert: Arts and Culture
Colbert is famous for its annual Independence Day celebration. This event includes a big parade and a festival. It attracts nearly 10,000 people each year! Famous guests have included comedian Archie Campbell from Hee Haw. Another guest was comedian Jerry Clower.
In 2010, there was a petition to invite comedian Stephen Colbert to the parade. However, the city decided not to invite him. They felt the parade was not the right place for his type of visit.
See also
In Spanish: Colbert (Georgia) para niños
