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Quitman, MS
City in Clarke County, Mississippi.
Population
2,161
Land area
5.2sq mi
People per sq mi
417
ZIP codes
0
Quitman and its ZIP codes
Quitman at a glance
- Quitman is about 6.6 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $47,538 a year, 16% less than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $118,900 (30% below Mississippi) and median rent is $828 a month.
Local data for Quitman, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Quitman, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,538
Poverty rate
27.7%
Median home value
$118,900
Median rent
$828/mo
Homeownership
65.0%
Bachelor's or higher
21.5%
Median age
38.3
Average commute
31.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (227), Haitian Americans (147), Scottish Americans (47).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clarke County. PPP loans are for Quitman.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,971
2,828 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,092
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$120M
FY 2026, $7,696 per person
How people get to work
Quitman, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone57.4%
- Carpooled4.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked29.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.4%
- Worked from home7.1%
Average one-way commute: 31.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Quitman, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
503
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
73
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 36°F
61.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Quitman, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.4%
U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts
Diabetes
18.7%
U.S. 12.1% +6.6 pts
Smoking
17.7%
U.S. 12.8% +4.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.8%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Quitman
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| De SotoCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 3.8 |
| StonewallTown | 8 mi | 2.7 |
| PachutaTown | 9.7 mi | 2.4 |
| EnterpriseTown | 11 mi | 2.5 |
| ShubutaTown | 13 mi | 2.4 |
| HeidelbergTown | 19 mi | 5.1 |
| Needham, ALTown | 23 mi | 0.6 |
| ChunkyTown | 23 mi | 0.8 |
| MeridianCity | 24 mi | 53.7 |
| NellieburgCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 7.1 |
| SandersvilleTown | 26 mi | 5 |
| Lisman, ALTown | 26 mi | 2.6 |
| WaynesboroCity | 26 mi | 12.7 |
| Toxey, ALTown | 26 mi | 0.7 |
| HickoryTown | 26 mi | 0.9 |
| MarionTown | 27 mi | 3.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Quitman, MS in?
- Quitman is in Clarke County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Quitman, MS?
- About 2,161 people live in Quitman, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Quitman?
- Nearby places include De Soto (5.1 mi), Stonewall (8 mi), Pachuta (9.7 mi), Enterprise (11 mi), Shubuta (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023