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Quitman

Texas · 1,809 residents · 1.928 sq mi
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Quitman has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,970. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $85,600. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 28% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.1
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
1,809
−11%since 2000
from 2,030 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
938 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 1,053 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.1
+3%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Quitman
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,970
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,607 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,362
+14%since 2000
from $17,831 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services3.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing3.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,600
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$614
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $397 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.2%
−35.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
36.1% rent
Vacancy rate
18.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.2%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+13%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(1,797)
Black6.4%(130)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(67)
Asian0.5%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.8%(484)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(1,590)
Black5.1%(92)
Hispanic / Latino4%(73)
Asian1.1%(19)
Other2.2%(39)
Diversity Score28.3%(512)
Diversity Score
28
+19%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+18%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.7%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
12.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.7%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.8%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Quitman, Texas?

Quitman, Texas has about 1,809 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Quitman, Texas?

The typical household in Quitman, Texas earns about $35,970 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Quitman, Texas expensive?

In Quitman, Texas, the median home is worth about $85,600, and the typical rent is about $614 a month.

How educated are people in Quitman, Texas?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Quitman, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Quitman, Texas?

About 16.0% of people in Quitman, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Quitman, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Quitman, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 135 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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