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Quitman County

Georgia · 2,235 residents · 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 $34,394. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 11% 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 $70,200. With a median age of 53.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 44% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% 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
2,235
−14%since 2000
from 2,598 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
15 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 17 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.7
+28%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Quitman County
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,394
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,827
+60%since 2000
from $14,301 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.3%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.4%
US avg: 10%
Information18.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,200
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$661
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $323 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
22.4% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+19%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score63%(1,637)
2020
White, non-Hispanic53.2%(1,190)
Black41%(917)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(31)
Asian0.5%(12)
Other3.4%(75)
Diversity Score67.8%(1,516)
Diversity Score
68
+8%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.0%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 57.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
+74%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.6%
+23.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
21.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2011
from 13.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 50.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.4%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
24.6%
−59.8 ptssince 2013
from 84.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Quitman County, Georgia?

Quitman County, Georgia has about 2,235 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Quitman County, Georgia earns about $34,394 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 $70,200, and the typical rent is about $661 a month.

How educated are people in Quitman County, Georgia?

About 11.5% 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 14.3% 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 26 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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