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Quitman, AR
City in Cleburne County, Arkansas.
Population
805
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
425
ZIP codes
0
Quitman and its ZIP codes
Quitman at a glance
- Quitman is about 7.2 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $35,156 a year, 42% less than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $110,600 (41% below Arkansas) and median rent is $652 a month.
Local data for Quitman, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Quitman, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$35,156
Poverty rate
23.4%
Median home value
$110,600
Median rent
$652/mo
Homeownership
57.4%
Bachelor's or higher
13.0%
Median age
41.5
Average commute
20.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (75), German Americans (60), Guatemalan Americans (39).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cleburne County. PPP loans are for Quitman.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,929
6,575 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,409
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$256M
FY 2026, $10,344 per person
How people get to work
Quitman, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.1%
- Carpooled10.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked10.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home3.1%
Average one-way commute: 20.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Quitman, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
399
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
134
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 28°F
50.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Quitman, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.7%
U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
16.8%
U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
Cities near Quitman
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GuyCity | 7.5 mi | 7.1 |
| Rose BudTown | 8.7 mi | 6 |
| DamascusTown | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| Bee BranchCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.6 |
| Mount VernonTown | 12 mi | 1 |
| Twin GrovesTown | 12 mi | 4.6 |
| EnolaTown | 12 mi | 2.7 |
| Greers FerryCity | 13 mi | 7.2 |
| HigdenTown | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| GreenbrierCity | 14 mi | 7.9 |
| Heber SpringsCity | 14 mi | 9.1 |
| HollandCity | 15 mi | 6.7 |
| EdgemontCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| Fairfield BayCity | 16 mi | 15.1 |
| Tumbling ShoalsCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 10.1 |
| WoosterTown | 18 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Quitman, AR in?
- Quitman is in Cleburne County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Quitman, AR?
- About 805 people live in Quitman, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Quitman?
- Nearby places include Guy (7.5 mi), Rose Bud (8.7 mi), Damascus (11 mi), Bee Branch (12 mi), Mount Vernon (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023