Quitman is a city located in Wood County Texas. Quitman has a 2024 population of 2,036. It is also the county seat of Wood County. Quitman is currently growing at a rate of 1.04% annually and its population has increased by 4.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,950 in 2020.
The average household income in Quitman is $75,498 with a poverty rate of 13.5%. The median age in Quitman is 42.5 years: 43 years for males, and 41.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Quitman was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,085 | 88.05% |
| Two or more races | 229 | 9.67% |
| Black or African American | 41 | 1.73% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.21% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.17% |
| Other race | 4 | 0.17% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Other race
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 837 | 2.58 | 62.5 | 37.5 |
| Married | 403 | 3.17 | 81.4 | 18.6 |
| Non Family | 275 | 1.15 | 39.6 | 60.4 |
| Female | 122 | 3.6 | 49.2 | 50.8 |
| Male | 37 | 3.54 | 70.3 | 29.7 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
62.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 153 | 9.36% |
| Associates Degree | 146 | 8.93% |
| Bachelors Degree | 130 | 7.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 164 | 10.03% |
| High School Graduate | 534 | 32.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 66 | 4.04% |
| Some College | 442 | 27.03% |
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 | 1,469 | 1,314 | 285 |
| 2+ Races | 114 | 72 | 1 |
| Hispanic | 82 | 57 | 8 |
| Black | 32 | 21 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 89.45%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 19.4%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,792 | $0 | $54,306 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,313 | $80,139 | $60,000 |
| High School Graduate | $36,071 | $49,444 | $30,385 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,938 | $0 | $15,729 |
| Overall | $46,042 | $58,015 | $34,196 |
| Some College | $39,943 | $56,563 | $31,111 |
$46,042
Average Earnings
$58,015
Average Male
$34,196
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.38% of Quitman residents speak only English, while 3.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.48% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,859 | 274 | 14.74% |
| Hispanic | 164 | 8 | 4.88% |
| Black | 7 | 7 | 100% |
13.5%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.51%
Male Poverty Rate
17.96%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Quitman is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Quitman is Hispanic, with 4.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.07%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.56%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.95%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.27% |
| High School | 11.53% |
| Some College | 6.39% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.79% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 20.51% |
| Female Unemployed | 14.63% |
| Female Employed | 13.61% |
| Male Employed | 5.79% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,182 | $90,824 |
| Households | $61,387 | $75,498 |
| Married Families | $98,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,177 | $36,747 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.3%
Male Marriage Rate
38.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
113
Number of Veterans
99
Male Veterans
14
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 61 |
| First Gulf War | 29 |
| Korea | 3 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 47 |
| 75+ | 39 |
| 35 to 54 | 19 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 107 | 6.6% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 4.03% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.06%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.37%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46.5%
Labor Force Participation
42.3%
Employment Rate
9.2%
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
69.09%
Born in Quitman
99.75%
Native Born
0.25%
Foreign Born
0.08%
Non Citizen
0.17%
Naturalized
99.75% of Quitman residents were born in the United States, with 69.09% having been born in Texas. 0.08% 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 | 2,144 | 21 | 0.99% |
| 2028 | 2,123 | 22 | 1.05% |
| 2027 | 2,101 | 21 | 1.01% |
| 2026 | 2,080 | 22 | 1.07% |
| 2025 | 2,058 | 22 | 1.08% |
| 2024 | 2,036 | 21 | 1.04% |
| 2023 | 2,015 | 28 | 1.41% |
| 2022 | 1,987 | 22 | 1.12% |
| 2021 | 1,965 | 15 | 0.77% |
| 2020 | 1,950 | 109 | 5.92% |
| 2019 | 1,841 | 9 | 0.49% |
| 2018 | 1,832 | 26 | 1.44% |
| 2017 | 1,806 | 10 | 0.56% |
| 2016 | 1,796 | 15 | 0.84% |
| 2015 | 1,781 | 4 | 0.23% |
| 2014 | 1,777 | 3 | 0.17% |
| 2013 | 1,774 | -5 | -0.28% |
| 2012 | 1,779 | -9 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 1,788 | -6 | -0.33% |
| 2010 | 1,794 | 0 | 0% |