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.

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. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 59% lower. 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%.