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Quitman

Louisiana · 160 residents · 0.934 sq mi
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Population has declined 5% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $78,500. The poverty rate of 45.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 35.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% 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
160
−5%since 2000
from 168 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
171 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 180 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.7
−4%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1291862443023591990201020202024Quitman
2024321
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$21,552
+25%since 2000
from $17,182 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.6%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
45.9%
+33.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing9.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Information1.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,500
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$538
−43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $625 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.0%
−10.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
25.0% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(148)
Black1.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other42.7%(68)
Diversity Score58.3%(93)
Diversity Score
58
+1225%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.9%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+55%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.8%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 94.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2011
from 57.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.0%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
29.2%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
70.8%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−85.4 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Quitman, Louisiana?

Quitman, Louisiana has about 160 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Quitman, Louisiana expensive?

In Quitman, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $78,500, and the typical rent is about $538 a month.

How educated are people in Quitman, Louisiana?

About 7.9% 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 45.9% 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 12 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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