Quitman County, Mississippi Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Quitman County is located in Mississippi with a total population of 5,908. It is the 80th most populous county out of 82 in Mississippi. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Quitman County is 41.0 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Quitman County is $32,131. This is 41% lower than the state median of $54,915. It is also 59% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 33.5%. This is 76% higher than the state poverty rate of 19.1%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 11.9%. This is 98% higher than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $68,600. Housing costs are 57% lower than the state median of $161,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Quitman County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 61.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% lower than the state average of 69.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Quitman County is Black or African American, making up 71.9% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 24.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (24.9%) is well below the state average of 55.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (71.9% vs 36.9%). The Hispanic or Latino population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 3.6%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.0%.

Education

15.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 24.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 76.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Quitman County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Mississippi 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.