Quitman County's estimated 2026 population is 5,201 with a growth rate of -3.04% 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 -36.2% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.2 years
Female: 43.9 years
Male: 37.7 years
There are 4,440 adults, (1,061 of whom are seniors) in Quitman County.
Female: 3,003 (52%)
Male: 2,771 (48%)
The racial composition of Quitman County includes 73.74% Black or African American, 24.4% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 4,258 | 73.74% |
| White | 1,409 | 24.4% |
| Two or more races | 90 | 1.56% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.28% |
| Other race | 1 | 0.02% |
Quitman County's average per capita income is $33,301. Household income levels show a median of $32,412. The poverty rate stands at 29.63%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $67,656 | - |
| Families | $50,162 | $61,580 |
| Households | $32,412 | $49,753 |
| Non Families | $19,583 | $30,375 |
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