State
County
Land Area (mi²)
5.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)
402.20/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.67%
Growth Since 2010
-10.33%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Quitman, Mississippi Population 2021
2,083
Quitman is a city located in Clarke County Mississippi. It is also the county seat of Clarke County. With a 2020 population of 2,083, it is the 97th largest city in Mississippi and the 7468th largest city in the United States . Quitman is currently declining at a rate of -0.67% annually and its population has decreased by -10.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,323 in 2010. Quitman reached it's highest population of 2,321 in 2010. Spanning over 6 miles, Quitman has a population density of 402 people per square mile.
The average household income in Quitman is $65,386 with a poverty rate of 25.86%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $723 per month, and the median house value is $99,600. 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 Quitman was:
- White: 58.16%
- Black or African American: 40.22%
- Other race: 0.71%
- Two or more races: 0.51%
- Native American: 0.41%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Quitman, Mississippi is 2,083 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 2,125.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 2,323.
Quitman, Mississippi Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,148 | 58.16% |
| Black or African American | 794 | 40.22% |
| Some Other Race | 14 | 0.71% |
| Two or More Races | 10 | 0.51% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 8 | 0.41% |
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Quitman Population by Race
Quitman Population Pyramid $2021
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Quitman Population by Age
Quitman Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 897 | 2.14 | 71.6 |
| Married | 391 | 2.35 | 89 |
| Non Family | 278 | 1.13 | 71.9 |
| Female | 218 | 3.03 | 38.5 |
| Male | 10 | 2.6 | 100 |
2.56
Average Family Size
2.14
Average Household Size
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Quitman Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32 | 2.15% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 104 | 6.98% |
| High School Graduate | 480 | 32.24% |
| Some College | 327 | 21.96% |
| Associates Degree | 138 | 9.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 275 | 18.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 133 | 8.93% |
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Quitman Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Quitman Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 972 | 909 | 242 |
| Black | 471 | 402 | 149 |
| Hispanic | 31 | 27 | 17 |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 10 | |
| Other Race | 7 | 7 |
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 54.84%.
Quitman Educational Attainment by Race
Quitman Earnings by Educational Attainment
Quitman Language by Age
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Quitman Language
98.29% of Quitman residents speak only English, while 1.71% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.96% of the population.
Quitman Language
Quitman Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 760 | 431 | 56.71% |
| White | 1,072 | 65 | 6.06% |
25.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.90%
Male Poverty Rate
30.30%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Quitman
The race most likely to be in poverty in Quitman is Black, with 56.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Quitman is White, with 6.06% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.20%. Among those working part-time, it was 40.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.46%.
Quitman Poverty
Quitman Poverty Rate by Education
Quitman Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
48.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.9%
Male Marriage Rate
43.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Quitman Married by Age and Sex
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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
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Quitman Marital Status
Quitman Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 107 | 10.25% |
| Black | 45 | 8.62% |
| Other Race | 3 | 42.86% |
Quitman Veterans by Race
Quitman Veterans by Education
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7.10%
Veteran Poverty Rate
51.61%
Veteran Disability Rate
Quitman Veterans by Education
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51.2%
Labor Force Participation
46.7%
Employment Rate
8.7%
Unemployment Rate
Quitman Employment by Age
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Quitman Employment by Race
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Quitman Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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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 76.14% 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.
Quitman Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,083 | -14 | -0.67% |
| 2020 | 2,097 | -14 | -0.66% |
| 2019 | 2,111 | -14 | -0.66% |
| 2018 | 2,125 | -38 | -1.76% |
| 2017 | 2,163 | -15 | -0.69% |
| 2016 | 2,178 | -25 | -1.13% |
| 2015 | 2,203 | -41 | -1.83% |
| 2014 | 2,244 | -23 | -1.01% |
| 2013 | 2,267 | -20 | -0.87% |
| 2012 | 2,287 | -26 | -1.12% |
| 2011 | 2,313 | -8 | -0.34% |
| 2010 | 2,321 | 0.00% |