Ellenton, Georgia
Seal of Georgia
Ellenton · Colquitt County, Georgia
Population 306 (est. 2026: ~200)
Source: Census ACS 2023 · ACS 2023 + -12.75% annual growth projection

Ellenton, Georgia

Colquitt County, Georgia · Population 210

Ellenton sits in the flat agricultural heart of South Georgia, tucked into Colquitt County about eight miles southeast of Moultrie, the county seat. It is a small, tight-knit farming community — the kind of place where most residents know their neighbors and the nearest stoplight is a significant drive away. With a population of 210, Ellenton is one of the smaller incorporated places in Colquitt County, which itself holds around 45,898 people. Life here is oriented toward the county's broader economy and services. The town does not operate as a standalone hub; it leans on Moultrie for hospitals, libraries, shopping, and government services.

People & Demographics

The ACS 2022 estimate puts Ellenton's population at 296, with a median age of 27.8 — noticeably younger than the Georgia statewide median, which runs closer to 37. That youth skew is reflected in the household data: 119 of the town's residents are children under 18, out of a total of 91 occupied households. Average household size is 3.25 people, well above typical suburban norms.

Of 296 residents, 190 identify as White, 48 as Black, and 32 as Asian. No Hispanic or Latino residents were counted in the 2022 ACS estimate. Family households account for 80 of the 91 occupied units, pointing to a community composed primarily of families rather than single-person or non-family arrangements.

Economy & Employment

The labor force in Ellenton numbers 131, with 6 people counted as unemployed — an unemployment rate of roughly 4.6%. Median household income sits at $52,019, which is modest but not dramatically below Georgia's statewide median. Per capita income, however, tells a tighter story: $19,991 per person, reflecting the prevalence of large family households sharing income. Eighty-three residents fall below the federal poverty line, representing a meaningful share of the town's population.

Colquitt County's economy is built on agriculture — row crops, poultry, and processing — and most working Ellenton residents are likely tied to those industries or to service employment in Moultrie. No specific industry breakdown is available at the town level.

Housing

Ellenton has 111 total housing units. Ninety-one are occupied; 20 sit vacant, a vacancy rate of roughly 18%. Of occupied units, 60 are owner-occupied and 31 are renter-occupied — a homeownership rate of about 66%.

The median home value is $43,000. That figure is strikingly low by any statewide comparison and reflects both the rural South Georgia market and the age of the housing stock in small agricultural towns. Median gross rent runs $796 per month, which is relatively modest in absolute terms but represents a meaningful burden given the per capita income level. For buyers, the low home values create accessibility that is rare in most of Georgia's growing metro areas — though appreciation potential and financing options at this price point come with their own complications.

Schools

Ellenton students are served by Colquitt County Schools. There is no school physically located within Ellenton itself; students travel to county-operated campuses. The system is large for a rural county, operating multiple elementary schools and a tiered middle-to-high school structure.

The upper grades funnel through CA Gray Junior High School (grades 8–9, 1,406 students), then Colquitt County High School (grades 10–12, 1,787 students). Middle grades are served by Willie J. Williams Middle School (grades 6–7, 1,369 students). Elementary-age students in the Ellenton area likely attend one of the county's smaller rural elementaries — Omega Elementary (314 students), Stringfellow Elementary (300 students), or Doerun Elementary (247 students) are the closest in scale and geography, though assignment zones determine actual placement.

The county also operates Norman Park, Sunset, Wright, Odom, Cox, Funston, and Okapilco elementary schools, ranging from 367 to 619 students.

Getting Around

Of 125 workers counted, 115 drove alone to work and 10 carpooled. Public transit, walking, and working from home each register at zero. Aggregate travel time across all workers totals 2,800 minutes, yielding an average one-way commute of roughly 22 minutes — consistent with a short drive into Moultrie or nearby agricultural employment sites. A personal vehicle is not optional here; it is the only mode of transportation.

Healthcare

Colquitt County is served by Colquitt Regional Medical Center in Moultrie, roughly eight miles from Ellenton. Turning Point Hospital, a behavioral health facility, also operates in the county. Specific ratings and emergency service details were not available in current CMS data. For a searchable list of individual healthcare providers licensed in Ellenton, the NPI Registry maintains current records.

Library

The Moultrie-Colquitt County Library serves the area, located approximately 8.3 miles from Ellenton. It can be reached at (229) 985-6540. No branch library operates within Ellenton town limits.

Natural Hazards

Colquitt County has been struck repeatedly by named storms and severe weather over the past two decades. FEMA disaster declarations on record for the county include:

The pattern is unmistakable: this part of Georgia sits directly in the path of Gulf and Atlantic storm systems. Residents should plan for hurricane-season disruptions, and flood risk is a routine consideration for property owners.

Government & Municipal Code

Ellenton's municipal code is published through Municode and available at library.municode.com/ga/ellenton. The town does not have a locally adopted building code on record.

Weather

Current forecasts for Ellenton are available through the National Weather Service. Active weather alerts can be checked at the NWS Alerts page. The nearest official weather observation station is Moultrie 1.4 NNE, approximately 7.1 miles away.

References

The law belongs to the people. Georgia v. Public.Resource.Org, 590 U.S. (2020)