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Quitman County, MS
6 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Quitman County, Mississippi.
Population
5,774
Land area
405sq mi
People per sq mi
14
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Quitman County
Quitman County at a glance
- Quitman County is 77% less dense than Mississippi as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $32,412 a year, 43% less than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $69,600 (59% below Mississippi) and median rent is $672 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Marks (1,377), Lambert (792) and Crowder (606).
Local data for Quitman County, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Quitman County, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$32,412
Poverty rate
29.6%
Median home value
$69,600
Median rent
$672/mo
Homeownership
64.7%
Bachelor's or higher
17.1%
Median age
41.2
Average commute
32.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (469), German Americans (210), Italian Americans (22).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$37,019
977 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$42,946
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$37.75M
FY 2026, $6,112 per person
PPP loans
$10.23M
431 loans, 1,184 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$12.91K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Quitman County, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.8%
- Carpooled10.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home7.2%
Average one-way commute: 32.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Quitman County, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
288
Most often heat
Flood insurance policies
98
3.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 32°F
56.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Quitman County, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
51.2%
U.S. 33.3% +17.9 pts
Diabetes
22.8%
U.S. 12.1% +10.7 pts
Smoking
23.2%
U.S. 12.8% +10.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.4%
U.S. 11.1% +4.3 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Quitman County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Quitman County, MS?
- Marks is the largest city or town in Quitman County, with about 1,377 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Quitman County?
- Quitman County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 38623, 38643, 38646, 38670, 38964.
- What is the population of Quitman County, MS?
- About 5,774 people live in Quitman County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Quitman County?
- Quitman County borders Panola County, Coahoma County, Tallahatchie County, Tunica County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023