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Quitman

Louisiana · 174 residents (2025 est.) · 0.934 sq mi
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Quitman has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,806. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 91% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $78,800. At a median age of 22.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 48% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 22.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
321
+91%since 2000
from 168 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
344 / sq mi
+91%since 2000
from 180 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
22.1
−41%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:174 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1291862443023591990201020202024Quitman
2024321
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,806
−55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,167 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,433
+7%since 2000
from $17,182 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
47.0%
+34.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.475
+7%since 2010
from 0.446 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information32.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade14%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing3.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,800
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,005
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $625 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.5%
−30.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
44.5% rent
Vacancy rate
15.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
92.5%
+92.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+83%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(165)
Black0.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(7)
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.9%(186)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other42.1%(135)
Diversity Score60.9%(196)
Diversity Score
61
+1284%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+58%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.2%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 94.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
14.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.4%
+10.7 ptssince 2011
from 57.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.1%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
28.0%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
72.0%
+20.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
−46.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.1%
−12.1 ptssince 2012
from 20.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
−86.1 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2017
from 75.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2016
from 97.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Quitman, Louisiana?

Quitman, Louisiana has about 321 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Quitman, Louisiana?

The typical household in Quitman, Louisiana earns about $31,806 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Quitman, Louisiana expensive?

In Quitman, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $78,800, and the typical rent is about $1,005 a month.

How educated are people in Quitman, Louisiana?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in Quitman, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Quitman, Louisiana?

About 47.0% of people in Quitman, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Quitman, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Quitman, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 173 residents, a change of about 117 percent over that period.

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