Quincy is a city located in Gadsden County Florida. Quincy has a 2024 population of 7,943. It is also the county seat of Gadsden County. Quincy is currently growing at a rate of 0.38% annually and its population has increased by 1.55% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,822 in 2020.
The average household income in Quincy is $47,580 with a poverty rate of 43.68%. The median age in Quincy is 34.4 years: 31.2 years for males, and 36.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Quincy was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5,146 | 65.82% |
| White | 1,239 | 15.85% |
| Other race | 922 | 11.79% |
| Two or more races | 384 | 4.91% |
| Native American | 127 | 1.62% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,810 | 2.6 | 58.6 | 41.4 |
| Female | 1,126 | 3.22 | 47.4 | 52.6 |
| Non Family | 919 | 1.07 | 58.8 | 41.2 |
| Married | 590 | 3.68 | 93.7 | 6.3 |
| Male | 175 | 2.95 | 10.9 | 89.1 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.6
Average Household Size
58.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 805 | 17.03% |
| Associates Degree | 225 | 4.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 404 | 8.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 275 | 5.82% |
| High School Graduate | 2,010 | 42.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 358 | 7.57% |
| Some College | 651 | 13.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,099 | 2,332 | 437 |
| Hispanic | 822 | 494 | 27 |
| White | 720 | 688 | 202 |
| Other Race | 468 | 264 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 266 | 210 | 38 |
| Native American | 74 | 14 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.56%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 28.06%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $11,667 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $36,284 | $0 | $36,470 |
| High School Graduate | $23,562 | $27,878 | $19,620 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,139 | $28,063 | $10,799 |
| Overall | $26,772 | $29,549 | $23,236 |
| Some College | $37,292 | $35,469 | $37,982 |
$26,772
Average Earnings
$29,549
Average Male
$23,236
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.59% of Quincy residents speak only English, while 19.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 18.74% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,877 | 2,592 | 53.15% |
| Hispanic | 1,680 | 433 | 25.77% |
| Other | 905 | 307 | 33.92% |
| White | 775 | 166 | 21.42% |
| Native | 99 | 99 | 100% |
| Multiple | 358 | 10 | 2.79% |
43.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
37.7%
Male Poverty Rate
49.06%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Quincy is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Quincy is Multiple, with 2.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.91%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 52.77%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 56.57% |
| High School | 37.99% |
| Some College | 13.96% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.14% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 73.08% |
| Male Employed | 15.97% |
| Female Employed | 12.86% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $35,850 | $50,971 |
| Households | $34,126 | $47,580 |
| Married Families | $53,690 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,385 | $38,044 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
28.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.0%
Male Marriage Rate
26.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
199
Number of Veterans
199
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 76 |
| World War II | 26 |
| Korea | 15 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 85 |
| 65 to 74 | 74 |
| 55 to 64 | 35 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 95 | 10.64% |
| Black | 55 | 1.53% |
| 2+ Races | 49 | 16.55% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 1.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
68.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
43.5%
Labor Force Participation
41.8%
Employment Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
73.2%
Born in Quincy
90.07%
Native Born
9.93%
Foreign Born
7.64%
Non Citizen
2.29%
Naturalized
90.07% of Quincy residents were born in the United States, with 73.2% having been born in Florida. 7.64% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,094 | 30 | 0.37% |
| 2028 | 8,064 | 30 | 0.37% |
| 2027 | 8,034 | 31 | 0.39% |
| 2026 | 8,003 | 30 | 0.38% |
| 2025 | 7,973 | 30 | 0.38% |
| 2024 | 7,943 | 30 | 0.38% |
| 2023 | 7,913 | 196 | 2.54% |
| 2022 | 7,717 | -77 | -0.99% |
| 2021 | 7,794 | -28 | -0.36% |
| 2020 | 7,822 | 940 | 13.66% |
| 2019 | 6,882 | -406 | -5.57% |
| 2018 | 7,288 | -286 | -3.78% |
| 2017 | 7,574 | -36 | -0.47% |
| 2016 | 7,610 | -2 | -0.03% |
| 2015 | 7,612 | -88 | -1.14% |
| 2014 | 7,700 | -47 | -0.61% |
| 2013 | 7,747 | -134 | -1.7% |
| 2012 | 7,881 | -98 | -1.23% |
| 2011 | 7,979 | -103 | -1.27% |
| 2010 | 8,082 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,982 | -462 | -6.21% |
| 1990 | 7,444 | -1,147 | -13.35% |
| 1980 | 8,591 | 257 | 3.08% |
| 1970 | 8,334 | -540 | -6.09% |
| 1960 | 8,874 | 2,369 | 36.42% |
| 1950 | 6,505 | 2,617 | 67.31% |
| 1940 | 3,888 | 100 | 2.64% |
| 1930 | 3,788 | 670 | 21.49% |
| 1920 | 3,118 | -86 | -2.68% |
| 1910 | 3,204 | -4,890 | -60.42% |