Quitman County's estimated 2026 population is 5,442 with a growth rate of -0.91% 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 -33.24% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
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 and multiracial populations.
Black or African American (72.22%)
White (24.97%)
Two or more races (2.35%)
Native American (0.29%)
Asian (0.15%)
Other race (0.02%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 4,267 | 72.22% |
| White | 1,475 | 24.97% |
| Two or more races | 139 | 2.35% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.29% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.15% |
| Other race | 1 | 0.02% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $59,646 | - |
| Families | $48,095 | $57,579 |
| Households | $32,131 | $47,613 |
| Non Families | $17,274 | $28,899 |
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