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Quitman

Georgia · 3,850 residents · 4.127 sq mi
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Quitman has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,574. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 788 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $74,700. The poverty rate of 26.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% 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
3,850
−17%since 2000
from 4,638 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
933 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 1,124 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.1
+3%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Quitman
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,574
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,924 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,191
+72%since 2000
from $10,594 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 34.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.543
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information5.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,700
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$541
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $341 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.2%
−25.9 ptssince 2000
from 58.2% in 2000
46.4% rent
Vacancy rate
20.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+15%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic30.4%(1,411)
Black65.9%(3,056)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(101)
Asian0.4%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.6%(2,670)
2010
White, non-Hispanic25.1%(968)
Black67.6%(2,604)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(219)
Asian0.3%(10)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score57.8%(2,226)
Diversity Score
58
Unchangedsince 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.5%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+54%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
20.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.8%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
55.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.2%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Quitman, Georgia?

Quitman, Georgia has about 3,850 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Quitman, Georgia?

The typical household in Quitman, Georgia earns about $25,574 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Quitman, Georgia expensive?

In Quitman, Georgia, the median home is worth about $74,700, and the typical rent is about $541 a month.

How educated are people in Quitman, Georgia?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Quitman, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Quitman, Georgia?

About 26.6% of people in Quitman, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Quitman, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Quitman, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,442 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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

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