Quitman is a city located in Clarke County Mississippi. Quitman has a 2024 population of 1,946. It is also the county seat of Clarke County. Quitman is currently declining at a rate of -1.37% annually and its population has decreased by -5.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,052 in 2020.
The average household income in Quitman is $57,174 with a poverty rate of 24.64%. The median age in Quitman is 43.8 years: 53.8 years for males, and 37.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Quitman was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 908 | 50.22% |
| Black or African American | 790 | 43.69% |
| Two or more races | 110 | 6.08% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 825 | 2.12 | 66.9 | 33.1 |
| Non Family | 321 | 1.15 | 67.9 | 32.1 |
| Married | 288 | 2.65 | 88.5 | 11.5 |
| Female | 205 | 2.88 | 33.2 | 66.8 |
| Male | 11 | 2.36 | 100 | 0 |
2.73
Average Family Size
2.12
Average Household Size
66.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 97 | 7.11% |
| Associates Degree | 95 | 6.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 198 | 14.51% |
| Graduate Degree | 141 | 10.33% |
| High School Graduate | 397 | 29.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34 | 2.49% |
| Some College | 403 | 29.52% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 716 | 682 | 171 |
| Black | 500 | 441 | 142 |
| Hispanic | 117 | 79 | 19 |
| 2+ Races | 81 | 61 | 26 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.25%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 32.1%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $50,833 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $43,977 | $55,500 | $43,523 |
| High School Graduate | $42,188 | $50,625 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,364 | $46,875 | $0 |
| Some College | $36,875 | $46,071 | $0 |
$41,364
Average Earnings
$46,875
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.92% of Quitman residents speak only English, while 4.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.39% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 759 | 394 | 51.91% |
| White | 812 | 37 | 4.56% |
24.64%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.53%
Male Poverty Rate
32.75%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Quitman is Black, with 51.91% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Quitman is White, with 4.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.79%. Among those working part-time, it was 46.58%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.48%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42.97% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 17.54% |
| High School | 10.22% |
| Some College | 10.1% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 26.84% |
| Male Employed | 6.88% |
| Male Unemployed | 3.57% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,250 | $61,352 |
| Households | $36,458 | $57,174 |
| Married Families | $69,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,598 | $50,040 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.1%
Male Marriage Rate
38.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
158
Number of Veterans
117
Male Veterans
41
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 68 |
| Second Gulf War | 50 |
| Vietnam | 37 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 44 |
| 55 to 64 | 40 |
| 65 to 74 | 40 |
| 18 to 34 | 24 |
| 75+ | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 94 | 11.33% |
| Black | 64 | 11.53% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.72%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45%
Labor Force Participation
42.3%
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
66.37%
Born in Quitman
95.96%
Native Born
4.04%
Foreign Born
0.55%
Non Citizen
3.48%
Naturalized
95.96% of Quitman residents were born in the United States, with 66.37% having been born in Mississippi. 0.55% 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 | 1,815 | -26 | -1.41% |
| 2028 | 1,841 | -26 | -1.39% |
| 2027 | 1,867 | -27 | -1.43% |
| 2026 | 1,894 | -26 | -1.35% |
| 2025 | 1,920 | -26 | -1.34% |
| 2024 | 1,946 | -27 | -1.37% |
| 2023 | 1,973 | -6 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 1,979 | -43 | -2.13% |
| 2021 | 2,022 | -30 | -1.46% |
| 2020 | 2,052 | -25 | -1.2% |
| 2019 | 2,077 | -17 | -0.81% |
| 2018 | 2,094 | -44 | -2.06% |
| 2017 | 2,138 | -20 | -0.93% |
| 2016 | 2,158 | -26 | -1.19% |
| 2015 | 2,184 | -43 | -1.93% |
| 2014 | 2,227 | -27 | -1.2% |
| 2013 | 2,254 | -22 | -0.97% |
| 2012 | 2,276 | -28 | -1.22% |
| 2011 | 2,304 | -9 | -0.39% |
| 2010 | 2,313 | 0 | 0% |