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Quitman

Arkansas · 694 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 $36,667. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $95,000. Households here earn about 26% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
694
−3%since 2000
from 714 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
366 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 377 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.8
+14%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6197168149111K1990201020202024Quitman
2024805
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,667
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,438
+38%since 2000
from $15,537 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services13.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration11.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,000
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $381 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
36.3% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+6%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(634)
Black0.6%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2%(14)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.8%(6)
Diversity Score9.1%(63)
Diversity Score
9
+548%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
−15%since 2000
from 28.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 14.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2011
from 51.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.9%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.0%
−75.8 ptssince 2013
from 83.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Quitman, Arkansas?

Quitman, Arkansas has about 694 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Quitman, Arkansas?

The typical household in Quitman, Arkansas earns about $36,667 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 $95,000, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Quitman, Arkansas?

About 17.5% 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 15.9% 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 43 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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