Quitman is a city located in Brooks County Georgia. Quitman has a 2024 population of 4,029. It is also the county seat of Brooks County. Quitman is currently declining at a rate of -0.17% annually and its population has decreased by -0.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,056 in 2020.
The average household income in Quitman is $64,872 with a poverty rate of 40.23%. The median age in Quitman is 38.9 years: 35.4 years for males, and 47.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Quitman was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3,022 | 74.62% |
| White | 1,003 | 24.77% |
| Two or more races | 19 | 0.47% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.15% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,504 | 2.66 | 48.7 | 51.3 |
| Non Family | 686 | 1.15 | 46.5 | 53.5 |
| Female | 392 | 4.48 | 29.6 | 70.4 |
| Married | 359 | 2.97 | 72.1 | 27.9 |
| Male | 67 | 5.73 | 58.2 | 41.8 |
3.82
Average Family Size
2.66
Average Household Size
48.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 295 | 10.48% |
| Associates Degree | 250 | 8.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 300 | 10.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 45 | 1.6% |
| High School Graduate | 1,097 | 38.96% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 202 | 7.17% |
| Some College | 627 | 22.27% |
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 | 2,036 | 1,607 | 233 |
| White | 736 | 682 | 98 |
| Hispanic | 100 | 92 | 92 |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| Native American | 6 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 92%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $93,433 | $13,942 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $25,453 | $0 | $26,396 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,538 | $0 | $35,605 |
| Overall | $30,026 | $35,179 | $26,830 |
| Some College | $41,477 | $58,021 | $31,211 |
$30,026
Average Earnings
$35,179
Average Male
$26,830
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.76% of Quitman residents speak only English, while 2.24% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.19% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,003 | 1,305 | 43.46% |
| White | 956 | 280 | 29.29% |
| Hispanic | 92 | 78 | 84.78% |
| Multiple | 16 | 16 | 100% |
| Native | 6 | 6 | 100% |
40.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
35.53%
Male Poverty Rate
43.7%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Quitman is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Quitman is White, with 29.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.9%. Among those working part-time, it was 46.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 59.04%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 61.75% |
| High School | 41.71% |
| Some College | 32.95% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 22.61% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 23.91% |
| Male Employed | 23.7% |
| Female Employed | 19.23% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $41,339 | $100,817 |
| Households | $20,333 | $64,872 |
| Married Families | $95,089 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $15,882 | $21,398 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
29.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.0%
Male Marriage Rate
22.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 15-19.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
194
Number of Veterans
174
Male Veterans
20
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 128 |
| First Gulf War | 60 |
| Second Gulf War | 30 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 121 |
| 55 to 64 | 53 |
| 35 to 54 | 20 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 179 | 8.41% |
| White | 15 | 1.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
52.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.1%
Labor Force Participation
47.1%
Employment Rate
6.1%
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
76.27%
Born in Quitman
99.48%
Native Born
0.52%
Foreign Born
0.27%
Non Citizen
0.25%
Naturalized
99.48% of Quitman residents were born in the United States, with 76.27% having been born in Georgia. 0.27% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,996 | -6 | -0.15% |
| 2028 | 4,002 | -7 | -0.17% |
| 2027 | 4,009 | -7 | -0.17% |
| 2026 | 4,016 | -6 | -0.15% |
| 2025 | 4,022 | -7 | -0.17% |
| 2024 | 4,029 | -7 | -0.17% |
| 2023 | 4,036 | -21 | -0.52% |
| 2022 | 4,057 | 12 | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 4,045 | -11 | -0.27% |
| 2020 | 4,056 | 386 | 10.52% |
| 2019 | 3,670 | -24 | -0.65% |
| 2018 | 3,694 | -46 | -1.23% |
| 2017 | 3,740 | -99 | -2.58% |
| 2016 | 3,839 | 11 | 0.29% |
| 2015 | 3,828 | 96 | 2.57% |
| 2014 | 3,732 | -36 | -0.96% |
| 2013 | 3,768 | 6 | 0.16% |
| 2012 | 3,762 | -92 | -2.39% |
| 2011 | 3,854 | -66 | -1.68% |
| 2010 | 3,920 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,638 | -654 | -12.36% |
| 1990 | 5,292 | 104 | 2% |
| 1980 | 5,188 | 370 | 7.68% |
| 1970 | 4,818 | -253 | -4.99% |
| 1960 | 5,071 | 302 | 6.33% |
| 1950 | 4,769 | 319 | 7.17% |
| 1940 | 4,450 | 301 | 7.25% |
| 1930 | 4,149 | -244 | -5.55% |
| 1920 | 4,393 | 478 | 12.21% |
| 1910 | 3,915 | -81 | -2.03% |