Quitman County, Georgia's estimated 2024 population is 2,301 with a growth rate of 0.92% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Quitman County, Georgia is the 158th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 2,512 and has seen a growth of -8.4% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,406 | 21 | 0.88% |
| 2028 | 2,385 | 21 | 0.89% |
| 2027 | 2,364 | 21 | 0.9% |
| 2026 | 2,343 | 21 | 0.9% |
| 2025 | 2,322 | 21 | 0.91% |
| 2024 | 2,301 | 21 | 0.92% |
| 2023 | 2,280 | 21 | 0.93% |
| 2022 | 2,259 | 17 | 0.76% |
| 2021 | 2,242 | 15 | 0.67% |
| 2020 | 2,227 | -73 | -3.17% |
| 2019 | 2,300 | 46 | 2.04% |
| 2018 | 2,254 | -80 | -3.43% |
| 2017 | 2,334 | 11 | 0.47% |
| 2016 | 2,323 | 46 | 2.02% |
| 2015 | 2,277 | -10 | -0.44% |
| 2014 | 2,287 | -81 | -3.42% |
| 2013 | 2,368 | -39 | -1.62% |
| 2012 | 2,407 | -47 | -1.92% |
| 2011 | 2,454 | -58 | -2.31% |
| 2010 | 2,512 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 2,209 | -148 | -6.28% |
| 1980 | 2,357 | 177 | 8.12% |
| 1970 | 2,180 | -252 | -10.36% |
| 1960 | 2,432 | -583 | -19.34% |
| 1950 | 3,015 | -420 | -12.23% |
| 1940 | 3,435 | -385 | -10.08% |
| 1930 | 3,820 | 403 | 11.79% |
| 1920 | 3,417 | -1,177 | -25.62% |
| 1910 | 4,594 | -107 | -2.28% |
| 1900 | 4,701 | 230 | 5.14% |
| 1890 | 4,471 | 79 | 1.8% |
| 1880 | 4,392 | 242 | 5.83% |
| 1870 | 4,150 | 651 | 18.61% |
| 1860 | 3,499 | 1,093 | 45.43% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,146 | 52.57% |
| White | 953 | 43.72% |
| Two or more races | 81 | 3.72% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| 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 | 958 | 2.28 | 80.7 | 19.3 |
| Non Family | 422 | 1.07 | 83.4 | 16.6 |
| Married | 399 | 2.55 | 82.7 | 17.3 |
| Female | 111 | 5.33 | 73 | 27 |
| Male | 26 | 4.62 | 38.5 | 61.5 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
80.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 246 | 14.56% |
| Associates Degree | 116 | 6.86% |
| Bachelors Degree | 118 | 6.98% |
| Graduate Degree | 67 | 3.96% |
| High School Graduate | 628 | 37.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 107 | 6.33% |
| Some College | 408 | 24.14% |
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 | 814 | 603 | 27 |
| White | 771 | 647 | 158 |
| Hispanic | 83 | 83 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 73 | 55 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 20.49%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,029 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,578 | $26,618 | $34,612 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $40,179 |
| Overall | $29,918 | $29,647 | $31,786 |
| Some College | $27,500 | $29,344 | $19,591 |
$29,918
Average Earnings
$29,647
Average Male
$31,786
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.63% of Quitman County, Georgia residents speak only English, while 3.37% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.18% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,146 | 202 | 17.63% |
| White | 921 | 131 | 14.22% |
15.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.98%
Male Poverty Rate
12.09%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Quitman County, Georgia is Black, with 17.63% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Quitman County, Georgia is White, with 14.22% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.68%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 21.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.03% |
| Some College | 7.44% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.49% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 3.17% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,500 | $71,750 |
| Households | $38,889 | $51,307 |
| Married Families | $61,620 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,750 | $25,243 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.7%
Male Marriage Rate
45.8%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
211
Number of Veterans
187
Male Veterans
24
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 119 |
| First Gulf War | 28 |
| Korea | 13 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 95 |
| 75+ | 65 |
| 55 to 64 | 41 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 151 | 18.26% |
| Black | 56 | 5.38% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 5.48% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.21%
Veteran Poverty Rate
76.78%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
35.1%
Labor Force Participation
26.8%
Employment Rate
23.5%
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
60.18%
Born in Quitman County, Georgia
98.35%
Native Born
1.65%
Foreign Born
0.73%
Non Citizen
0.92%
Naturalized
98.35% of Quitman County, Georgia residents were born in the United States, with 60.18% having been born in Georgia. 0.73% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.