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Quitman

Mississippi · 2,061 residents · 5.177 sq mi
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Quitman has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,412. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 402 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $94,000. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 26.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% 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
2,061
−16%since 2000
from 2,463 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
398 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 476 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.7
+14%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Quitman
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,412
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,469 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,549
+86%since 2000
from $14,789 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 23.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance14.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Information1%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,000
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$770
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $306 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.3%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
36.7% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+43%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.1%(1,627)
Black33.2%(817)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(10)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.3%(1,386)
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.7%(1,189)
Black36.8%(759)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(28)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other1.7%(36)
Diversity Score63.7%(1,313)
Diversity Score
64
+13%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+11%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 12.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 55.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.9%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
Female
56.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.4%
−67.3 ptssince 2013
from 80.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Quitman, Mississippi?

Quitman, Mississippi has about 2,061 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Quitman, Mississippi?

The typical household in Quitman, Mississippi earns about $34,412 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Quitman, Mississippi expensive?

In Quitman, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $94,000, and the typical rent is about $770 a month.

How educated are people in Quitman, Mississippi?

About 26.5% of adults age 25 and over in Quitman, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Quitman, Mississippi?

About 26.1% of people in Quitman, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Quitman, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Quitman, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 632 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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