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Quitman County, GA
1 city or town and 2 ZIP codes in Quitman County, Georgia.
Population
2,264
Land area
151sq mi
People per sq mi
15
ZIP codes
2
Cities and towns in Quitman County
Quitman County at a glance
- Quitman County is 92% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
- The median household income is $40,179, 48% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $104,600 (66% below Georgia) and median rent is $918 a month.
Local data for Quitman County, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Quitman County, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$40,179
Poverty rate
15.7%
Median home value
$104,600
Median rent
$918/mo
Homeownership
84.3%
Bachelor's or higher
12.4%
Median age
58.4
Average commute
25.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (116), Irish Americans (94), German Americans (41).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
5.9%
Sep 2026, -1.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$36,633
336 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,806
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$20.1M
FY 2026, $8,997 per person
PPP loans
$2.4M
82 loans, 312 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$2,156
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Quitman County, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.1%
- Carpooled12.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home0.6%
Average one-way commute: 25.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Quitman County, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
125
Most often drought
Flood insurance policies
1
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 36°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Quitman County, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.3%
U.S. 33.3% +9.0 pts
Diabetes
23.6%
U.S. 12.1% +11.5 pts
Smoking
19.3%
U.S. 12.8% +6.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.3%
U.S. 11.1% +4.2 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Quitman County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Quitman County, GA?
- Georgetown-Quitman County is the largest city or town in Quitman County, with about 2,264 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Quitman County?
- Quitman County includes 2 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 39854, 39867.
- What is the population of Quitman County, GA?
- About 2,264 people live in Quitman County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Quitman County?
- Quitman County borders Barbour County, AL, Randolph County, Stewart County, Clay County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023