Quitman County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Quitman County is located in Georgia with a total population of 2,264. It is the 158th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Quitman County is 58.4 years. This is 55% higher than the state median of 37.6 years. Only 14.0% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 21.9% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Quitman County is $40,179. This is 48% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 50% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.7%. This is 17% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. The unemployment rate is 28.6%. This is 458% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $104,600. Housing costs are 66% lower than the state median of $303,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Quitman County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 84.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 28% higher than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Quitman County is Black or African American, making up 52.5% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 42.8%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (52.5% vs 30.7%). The Hispanic or Latino population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 11.0%.

Education

12.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 65% lower than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 80.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Quitman County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Georgia and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.