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Quitman, TX
City in Wood County, Texas.
Population
2,420
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,255
ZIP codes
0
Quitman and its ZIP codes
Quitman at a glance
- Quitman is about 11 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $64,493 a year, 18% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $192,100 (32% below Texas) and median rent is $1,154 a month.
Local data for Quitman, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Quitman, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,493
Poverty rate
11.2%
Median home value
$192,100
Median rent
$1,154/mo
Homeownership
62.9%
Bachelor's or higher
21.6%
Median age
42.3
Average commute
26.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (263), Irish Americans (203), Mexican Americans (155).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wood County. PPP loans are for Quitman.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,025
10,735 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,117
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$446M
FY 2026, $9,956 per person
How people get to work
Quitman, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.5%
- Carpooled11.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.1%
Average one-way commute: 26.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Quitman, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
571
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
63
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 35°F
45.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Quitman, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.4%
U.S. 33.3% +1.1 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.1%
U.S. 11.1% +3.0 pts
Cities near Quitman
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MineolaCity | 10 mi | 10.3 |
| AlbaTown | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| YantisTown | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| WinnsboroCity | 15 mi | 3.7 |
| Holly Lake RanchCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 8.7 |
| Grand SalineCity | 17 mi | 2.1 |
| ComoTown | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| EmoryCity | 20 mi | 2 |
| HawkinsCity | 20 mi | 2.2 |
| LindaleCity | 21 mi | 6.2 |
| HideawayCity | 21 mi | 2.1 |
| VanCity | 22 mi | 3 |
| FruitvaleCity | 23 mi | 1.9 |
| Big SandyTown | 24 mi | 1.6 |
| Sulphur SpringsCity | 25 mi | 20.5 |
| WinonaTown | 26 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Quitman, TX in?
- Quitman is in Wood County, Texas.
- What is the population of Quitman, TX?
- About 2,420 people live in Quitman, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Quitman?
- Nearby places include Mineola (10 mi), Alba (11 mi), Yantis (12 mi), Winnsboro (15 mi), Holly Lake Ranch (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023