Colquitt, Georgia facts for kids
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Colquitt, Georgia
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Colquitt City Hall
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Location in Miller County and the state of Georgia
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Georgia |
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| County | Miller | |
| Incorporated (City) | December 19, 1860 | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 8.27 sq mi (21.42 km2) | |
| • Land | 8.23 sq mi (21.32 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) | |
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,001 | |
| • Density | 243.08/sq mi (93.85/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
39837
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| Area code(s) | 229 | |
| FIPS code | 13-18000 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0355248 | |
Colquitt is a city in the southwestern part of Georgia, USA. It is the main city and the county seat of Miller County. In 2020, about 2,000 people lived there.
Colquitt became the county seat of Miller County in 1856. The city officially started on December 19, 1860. It is the only city in Miller County. The city is named after Walter Terry Colquitt, who was a U.S. Congressman and Senator.
The Colquitt Town Square Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. This means it is a special place with historical importance.
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Where is Colquitt Located?
Colquitt is right in the middle of Miller County. Its exact location is 31°10′23″N 84°43′43″W / 31.17306°N 84.72861°W.
Major Roads and Highways
The city is on several important roads in southwestern Georgia:
- U.S. Route 27
- Georgia State Route 45
- Georgia State Route 91
U.S. Route 27 goes through the city as Crawford Street. It connects Colquitt to Blakely (21 miles northwest) and Bainbridge (22 miles southeast).
Georgia State Route 45 and Georgia State Route 91 also pass through Colquitt. They help connect the city to places like Damascus (9 miles north) and Donalsonville (14 miles southwest).
City Size and Water Areas
The city covers about 8.3 square miles (21.4 square kilometers). A small part of this area, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live in Colquitt?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 119 | — | |
| 1900 | 320 | — | |
| 1910 | 600 | 87.5% | |
| 1920 | 810 | 35.0% | |
| 1930 | 832 | 2.7% | |
| 1940 | 1,416 | 70.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,664 | 17.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,556 | −6.5% | |
| 1970 | 2,026 | 30.2% | |
| 1980 | 2,065 | 1.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,991 | −3.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,939 | −2.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,992 | 2.7% | |
| 2020 | 2,001 | 0.5% | |
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In 2020, the population of Colquitt was 2,001 people. There were 854 households and 520 families living in the city.
Diversity in Colquitt
Colquitt is a diverse city. Here's a look at the different groups living there in 2020:
- About 40% of the people were White (not Hispanic).
- About 55% were Black or African American (not Hispanic).
- Smaller groups included Asian, Native American, and people of mixed backgrounds.
- About 1.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Education in Colquitt
Colquitt is part of the Miller County School District. Students in Colquitt attend these schools:
- Miller County Elementary School
- Miller County Middle School
- Miller County High School
Public Library
Colquitt has its own library, called the Miller County - James W. Merritt, Jr. Memorial Library. It offers books, movies, and other materials for everyone in Miller County. You can find the library at 259 E. Main Street in Colquitt.
Famous People from Colquitt
Many interesting people have come from Colquitt:
- Peter Zack Geer – He was the Lieutenant Governor of Georgia from 1963 to 1967.
- Charles Grant – A professional football player in the NFL.
- Brandon Miller – Another NFL player who played for the Atlanta Falcons and Seattle Seahawks.
- Keyon Nash – A professional football player for the Oakland Raiders and teams in other leagues.
- Gordie Richardson – A Major League Baseball player for the St. Louis Cardinals and New York Mets.
- Zula Brown Toole – She was the first woman to start a newspaper in Georgia, called the Miller County Liberal, in 1897.
Gallery
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James W. Merritt, Jr. Memorial Library
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The middle/high school entrance of the Miller County School District school building
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Colquitt Post Office
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Colquitt-Miller County Chamber of Commerce and Welcome Center
See also
In Spanish: Colquitt (Georgia) para niños
