Quitman, Mississippi Population 2022
Quitman is a city located in Clarke County Mississippi. Quitman has a 2020 population of 2,069. It is also the county seat of Clarke County. Quitman is currently declining at a rate of -0.67% annually and its population has decreased by -10.86% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,321 in 2010.
The average household income in Quitman is $65,386 with a poverty rate of 26.07%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $770 per month, and the median house value is $94,000. The median age in Quitman is 50.8 years, 50.8 years for males, and 50.9 years for females.
Quitman Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Quitmanwas:
- White: 54.75%
- Black or African American: 43.41%
- Other race: 1.28%
- Two or more races: 0.56%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 980 | 54.75% |
| Black or African American | 777 | 43.41% |
| Some Other Race | 23 | 1.28% |
| Two or More Races | 10 | 0.56% |
Quitman Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 832 | 2.08 | 65.9 |
| Married | 336 | 2.25 | 77.4 |
| Male | 8 | 2.5 | 100 |
| Female | 226 | 2.82 | 36.7 |
| Non Family | 262 | 1.23 | 75.2 |
2.44
Average Family Size
2.08
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 80 | 5.90% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 75 | 5.53% |
| High School Graduate | 438 | 32.30% |
| Some College | 278 | 20.50% |
| Associates Degree | 125 | 9.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 235 | 17.33% |
| Graduate Degree | 125 | 9.22% |
Quitman Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 62 | 52 | 44 |
| Black | 508 | 415 | 141 |
| White | 763 | 711 | 175 |
| Other Race | 15 | 15 | |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 70.97%.
Quitman Language by Age
Quitman Language
97.89% of Quitman residents speak only English, while 2.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.21% of the population.
Quitman Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 744 | 364 | 48.92% |
| White | 843 | 88 | 10.44% |
| Other | NaN% |
26.07%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.34%
Male Poverty Rate
30.89%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Quitman
The race most likely to be in poverty in Quitman is Black, with 48.92% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Quitman is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.18%. Among those working part-time, it was 38.03%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.85%.
Quitman Marital Status
Marriage Rates
43.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.4%
Male Marriage Rate
38.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Quitman Married by Age and Sex
Quitman Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Quitman Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98 | 11.32% |
| Black | 38 | 6.81% |
| Other Race | 6 | 40.00% |
Quitman Veterans by Education
7.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.85%
Veteran Disability Rate
51.1%
Labor Force Participation
46.8%
Employment Rate
8.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
73.80%
Born in Quitman
100.00%
Native Born
0.00%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
100.00% of Quitman residents were born in the United States, with 73.80% having been born in Mississippi. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,321 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 2,313 | -8 | -0.34% |
| 2012 | 2,287 | -26 | -1.12% |
| 2013 | 2,267 | -20 | -0.87% |
| 2014 | 2,244 | -23 | -1.01% |
| 2015 | 2,203 | -41 | -1.83% |
| 2016 | 2,178 | -25 | -1.13% |
| 2017 | 2,163 | -15 | -0.69% |
| 2018 | 2,125 | -38 | -1.76% |
| 2019 | 2,111 | -14 | -0.66% |
| 2020 | 2,097 | -14 | -0.66% |
| 2021 | 2,083 | -14 | -0.67% |
| 2022 | 2,069 | -14 | -0.67% |