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Quitman

Arkansas · 762 residents · 1.895 sq mi
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Quitman has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,722. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $80,200. The poverty rate of 24.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
762
+7%since 2000
from 714 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
402 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 377 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.5
−2%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6197168149111K1990201020202024Quitman
2024805
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,722
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,466
+90%since 2000
from $15,537 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.626
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing3.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,200
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$613
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $381 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.5%
−32.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
35.4% rent
Vacancy rate
16.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+11%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(703)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.4%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(740)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.9%(30)
Diversity Score
4
+179%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.1 min
+7%since 2000
from 28.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.0%
−48.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
Female
62.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.3%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Quitman, Arkansas?

Quitman, Arkansas has about 762 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Quitman, Arkansas?

The typical household in Quitman, Arkansas earns about $29,722 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Quitman, Arkansas expensive?

In Quitman, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $80,200, and the typical rent is about $613 a month.

How educated are people in Quitman, Arkansas?

About 9.3% of adults age 25 and over in Quitman, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Quitman, Arkansas?

About 24.5% of people in Quitman, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Quitman, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Quitman, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 111 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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