Quitman County, Mississippi
MS · FIPS 28119 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,774 | — | #2,830 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $32,412 | -56.9% | #3,138 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.2 years | +5.9% | #1,749 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $69,600 | -75.3% | #3,196 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $672 | -42.2% | #2,864 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 29.6% | +135.2% | #3,081 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Quitman County has a population of 5,774, making it the #2,830 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.2 years, which is 5.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Quitman County is $32,412, ranking #3,138 out of 3,222 counties — 56.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 29.6% and unemployment stands at 12.2%.
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The median home value in Quitman County is $69,600 (-75.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $672/mo and the homeownership rate is 64.7%.
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87.5% of residents in Quitman County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.6% below the national rate.
About Quitman County, Mississippi
Quitman County, Mississippi has a total population of 5,774, making it the 2,830th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Quitman County is 41.2 years, which is 5.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Quitman County is $32,412, which ranks #3,138 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 56.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 29.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 12.2%.
The median home value in Quitman County is $69,600, 75.3% below the national median. Renters in Quitman County pay a median gross rent of $672 per month. The homeownership rate is 64.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Quitman County, 17.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 49.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 35.1 min.
Quitman County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 73.5% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (24.4%) and Two or More Races (1.6%).
All data for Quitman County, Mississippi comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.