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Quitman

Georgia · 4,064 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 $22,610. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. The poverty rate of 41.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 63% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
47% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,064
−12%since 2000
from 4,638 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
985 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,124 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
+11%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Quitman
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,610
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,924 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,726
+124%since 2000
from $10,594 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
41.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 34.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 10%
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$565
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $341 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.2%
−11.0 ptssince 2000
from 58.2% in 2000
52.8% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic24.2%(983)
Black69%(2,805)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(128)
Asian0.7%(30)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score53.9%(2,192)
Diversity Score
54
−6%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+25.8 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
+35%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.1%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 20.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 52.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.2%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.0%
−59.6 ptssince 2013
from 73.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Quitman, Georgia?

Quitman, Georgia has about 4,064 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Quitman, Georgia?

The typical household in Quitman, Georgia earns about $22,610 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Quitman, Georgia expensive?

In Quitman, Georgia, the typical rent is about $565 a month.

How educated are people in Quitman, Georgia?

About 16.4% 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 41.4% 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 1,228 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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