Low risk
No major flags detected
Affordable urban county with strong housing but limited growth
Colquitt County is a county worth evaluating for your business with low operating costs — but growth is limited.
Ranks in the bottom quarter of Georgia counties • C+ nationally
What This Means For Your Business
Business Brief
Colquitt County scores C+ (38/100) — strong in affordability & housing, with room to improve in growth & development.
Key signals: 270.0% unemployment means a larger available labor pool, and $50K median income is near the national average.
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How We Scored This County
Population
45,907
Median Income
$50K
Unemployment
2.7%
Home Value
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Colquitt County has a limited skilled workforce — budget for recruitment from neighboring areas.
Colquitt County's growth is limited — less competition, but also slower demand expansion.
Operating costs in Colquitt County are low — more room in your budget for growth and inventory.
Colquitt County's safety is typical — standard insurance and security costs.
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U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates |Vintage: 2023 |Last refreshed: Dec 2024 |Next refresh: Dec 2025 |Source
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics |Vintage: 2024 |Last refreshed: Jan 2025 |Next refresh: Feb 2025 |Source
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, GDP by County |Vintage: 2023 |Last refreshed: Dec 2024 |Next refresh: Dec 2025 |Source
CountyPulse computed metrics |Vintage: 2025 |Last refreshed: Jan 2025 |Source