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Quitman County

Georgia · 2,254 residents (2025 est.) · 151.237 sq mi
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Quitman County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,179. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $104,600. With a median age of 58.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 48% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 58.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,264
−13%since 2000
from 2,598 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
15 / sq mi
−14%since 2009
from 18 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
58.4
+39%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,254 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Quitman County
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.3%(53)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.9%(133)
US avg: 6%
10 to 143.4%(78)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.2%(73)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2411.3%(256)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 341.5%(35)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 446%(136)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5414.9%(337)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.2%(321)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7415.3%(346)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8419.5%(441)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.4%(55)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,179
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,875 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,057
+82%since 2000
from $14,301 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.7%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.473
+20%since 2010
from 0.394 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade29.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information19.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,600
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$918
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $323 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
15.7% rent
Vacancy rate
39.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.2%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+20%since 2009
from 2.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
29
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic52%(1,351)
Black46.7%(1,213)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(13)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic42.8%(970)
Black52.5%(1,189)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.8%(86)
Diversity Score
67
+5%since 2009
from 64 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican0.8%(19)
Ancestry
American27%(611)
Italian5.1%(116)
Irish4.2%(94)
English3.5%(80)
German1.8%(41)
Scotch-Irish1.7%(39)
Scottish0.8%(19)
Polish0.6%(13)
Norwegian0.4%(8)
Dutch0.2%(4)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest Italian population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.9%
+23.2 ptssince 2000
from 57.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+48%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.1%
+24.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% 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
13.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
28.6%
+15.5 ptssince 2011
from 13.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.3%
−10.1 ptssince 2011
from 50.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.3%
−47.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
47.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
17.0%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
38.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2012
from 27.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.8%
−69.6 ptssince 2013
from 84.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
66.5%
+21.0 ptssince 2017
from 45.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 99.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25.3%(266)
Married47.1%(495)
Widowed5.4%(57)
Divorced22.2%(234)
Women 15+
Never married11.6%(110)
Married49.2%(466)
Widowed25.4%(241)
Divorced13.8%(131)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Quitman County, Georgia?

Quitman County, Georgia has about 2,264 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Quitman County, Georgia?

The typical household in Quitman County, Georgia earns about $40,179 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Quitman County, Georgia expensive?

In Quitman County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $104,600, and the typical rent is about $918 a month.

How educated are people in Quitman County, Georgia?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Quitman County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Quitman County, Georgia?

About 15.7% of people in Quitman County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Quitman County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Quitman County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 55 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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