Omega: Demographics & People
Census counts 1,194 people in Omega, in 355 households. Population grew 12.8% from 1,058 (2022) to 1,194 (2024). Median age 35.4 years. (2.2y younger than Tift County). Children under 18 are 37% of the population. Population is 68% Hispanic or Latino and 18% White (non-Hispanic). 73% of households are family-led. County is losing 80 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 40% adult obesity, 22% smoke.
- 3.4 people per household (vs Georgia avg 2.6).
- 27% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Georgia 40%).
- 76 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Georgia 62).
Population & Trend
Population grew 12.8% from 1,058 (2022) to 1,194 (2024) — about 21.4× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~1,352 (extrapolated at 6.4%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 1,583.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 45,898 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 12.8% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 1,058 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 1,194 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | booming |
| Population | 1,194 people (vs Georgia 37,381) |
| Population Estimate | 1,583 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 35.4y is 3.5 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 37% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 35.4 years (at Georgia median) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 37.4% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 1,194 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 446 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 140.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 540.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 68 |
| Population under 18 | 446 |
| Median age | 35.4 years (at Georgia median) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 1,194 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| White residents | 514 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 141 |
| Asian residents | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 598 |
| Diversity Index · Simpson Index | 55.0% |
| Diversity Index · Interpretation | moderately diverse |
| Asian population | 0.4% (vs Georgia 2.6%) |
| Black population | 13.9% (vs Georgia 40.5%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 67.5% (vs Georgia 8.4%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 18.1% (vs Georgia 38.1%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 0.6% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 25% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 797 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 89 |
| Share born in this state | 66.8% |
| Share born in another state | 33.2% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 7.5% |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizens | 25.2% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 249 |
| From Africa | 4 |
Households & Family Composition
355 households. Averaging 3.2 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 73% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 248 families, 21% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 295 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 248 |
| Married couples with children | 52 |
| Single-parent households | 21 |
| Average household size | 3.22 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 12.2% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 9 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 9 |
| Family households | 260 households (vs Georgia 8,896) |
| Households that are families | 73.2% (vs Georgia 60.1%) |
| Total households | 355 households (vs Georgia 14,704) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 5.2% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is losing 80 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 5.2% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 35,155 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 35,235 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | -80 |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 96 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 7.4% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 8 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 13071 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 13 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 071 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Colquitt |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 37.0% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 32.40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 42.10 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 13071 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Colquitt County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Micropolitan |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 2,033 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 13071 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Colquitt County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 47.7% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 41.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 33.9% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 45,600 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 2.10 |
| Family Score · Schools | 1 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 2 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 37.4% |
| Family Score · Rating | limited |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 1,194, booming, family-oriented, working-class, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 1,194 people (vs Georgia 37,381) |
| Town Summary · County | Colquitt County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade