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.
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 (72.2%)
White (25.0%)
Two or more races (2.4%)
Native American (0.3%)
Asian (0.1%)
Other race (0.0%)
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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