Quitman is a city located in Clarke County, Mississippi. Quitman has a 2025 population of 1,920. It is also the county seat of Clarke County. Quitman is currently declining at a rate of -1.34% annually and its population has decreased by -6.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,052 in 2020.
The average household income in Quitman is $54,952 with a poverty rate of 21.11%.The median age in Quitman is 41.2 years: 45.3 years for males, and 38.9 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Quitman includes 50.49% White, 43.41% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
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White | 984 | 50.49% |
Black or African American | 846 | 43.41% |
Two or more races | 119 | 6.11% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Quitman's average per capita income is $43,904. Household income levels show a median of $44,744. The poverty rate stands at 21.11%.
Name | Median | Mean |
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Married Families | $59,200 | - |
Families | $48,327 | $60,303 |
Households | $44,744 | $54,952 |
Non Families | $37,792 | $45,367 |
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