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Quitman County

State:
Mississippi
County Seat:
Marks

Quitman County's estimated 2025 population is 5,290 with a growth rate of -2.36% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Quitman County is the 80th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 8,152 and has seen a growth of -35.11% since that time.

5,290
Total Population
13
Population Density (miĀ²)
80
Population Rank (State)
-128 -2.36%
Annual Population Growth

Quitman County Population

Quitman County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Quitman County includes 72.22% Black or African American, 24.97% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Native American, Asian, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Black or African American

White

Two or more races

Native American

Asian

Other race

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American4,26772.22%
White1,47524.97%
Two or more races1392.35%
Native American170.29%
Asian90.15%
Other race10.02%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

Quitman County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Quitman County's average per capita income is $31,298. Household income levels show a median of $32,131. The poverty rate stands at 33.47%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$59,646-
Families$48,095$57,579
Households$32,131$47,613
Non Families$17,274$28,899

$31,298

Average Income

$32,131

Median Household Income

33.47%

Poverty Rate