CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Quitman

Texas · 1,942 residents · 1.928 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Quitman has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,700. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $116,700. Households here earn about 27% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% 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
1,942
−4%since 2000
from 2,030 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,007 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,053 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.0
−4%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Quitman
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,700
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,607 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,049
+29%since 2000
from $17,831 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services4.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,700
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$809
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $397 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.6%
−11.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
43.4% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+19%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Quitman on RentDataNow
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(1,585)
Black4.4%(86)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(137)
Asian0.9%(17)
Other2.3%(45)
Diversity Score34.1%(663)
Diversity Score
34
+43%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.2%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+46%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.6%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.6%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2011
from 43.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.1%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.9%
−69.0 ptssince 2013
from 80.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Quitman

Rainbow Park
Pop 2,056
Oak Hill
Pop 2,188
Bear Creek
Pop 2,179
Charlotte Park
Pop 1,966
Places similar to Quitman
Head to head

Compare Quitman to nearby cities

QUITMAN VS
Sulphur Springs
Income$62,397+34%
Home value$217,800+87%
Population17,054+729%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
QUITMAN VS
Tyler
Income$67,486+45%
Home value$235,300+102%
Population113,723+5429%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
QUITMAN VS
Mount Pleasant
Income$50,515+8%
Home value$170,700+46%
Population16,225+689%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
QUITMAN VS
Commerce
Income$44,386−5%
Home value$161,600+38%
Population9,928+383%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Quitman, Texas?

Quitman, Texas has about 1,942 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Quitman, Texas?

The typical household in Quitman, Texas earns about $46,700 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 $116,700, and the typical rent is about $809 a month.

How educated are people in Quitman, Texas?

About 21.0% 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 14.4% 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 268 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Texas
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Quitman with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →