Colbert, Georgia
Colbert (/ˈkɒlbərt/ KOL-bərt) is a city in Madison County, Georgia, United States. The population was 488 at the 2000 census.
Geography
Colbert is located at 34°2′15″N 83°12′50″W / 34.03750°N 83.21389°W / 34.03750; -83.21389 (34.037600, -83.213900).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.9 square miles (2.3 km2), all of it land.
Colbert is known for its tradition of an Independence Day parade and festival, which draws crowds of nearly 10,000 people every year and has hosted celebrities including Hee Haw's Archie Campbell and fertilizer salesman turned comedian Jerry Clower. In May, 2010, Colbert declined to invite comedian Stephen Colbert to the parade despite a petition drive that gathered 499 signatures, because the parade was not deemed an appropriate venue for his visit being a solemn day.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 488 people, 204 households, and 136 families residing in the city. The population density was 561.5 people per square mile (216.6/km²). There were 223 housing units at an average density of 256.6 per square mile (99.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 90.78% White, 8.81% African American, and 0.41% from two or more races.
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