Quitman, TX

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Quitman Overview

2,301
TOTAL POPULATION
1,103
MALE POPULATION
1,198
FEMALE POPULATION
92.07
MALES / 100 FEMALES
108.61
FEMALES / 100 MALES
42.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$26,808
PER CAPITA INCOME
$59,846
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$58,924
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
29.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
71.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.40
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
839
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
47.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Quitman Zip Codes

Quitman Area Codes

Race in Quitman

The most populous races in Quitman are White / Caucasian (2,062 | 89.6%), Hispanic or Latino (251 | 10.9%), and Two or more Races (181 | 7.9%).
Race in Quitman
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American421.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino25110.9%
Native / Alaskan40.2%
White / Caucasian2,06289.6%
Two or more Races1817.9%
Some other Race120.5%
Total2,301100.0%

Ancestry in Quitman

The most populous ancestries reported in Quitman are English (326 | 14.2%), German (295 | 12.8%), Irish (255 | 11.1%), Mexican (205 | 8.9%), and American (174 | 7.6%), together accounting for 54.5% of all Quitman residents.
Ancestry in Quitman
Ancestry# Population% Population
African10.0%
American1747.6%
Austrian261.1%
Blackfeet40.2%
British30.1%
Canadian50.2%
Central American40.2%
Cherokee713.1%
Choctaw70.3%
Comanche30.1%
Czech50.2%
Dutch90.4%
Dutch West Indian120.5%
English32614.2%
European291.3%
French381.7%
German29512.8%
Guatemalan40.2%
Irish25511.1%
Iroquois40.2%
Italian140.6%
Mexican2058.9%
New Zealander30.1%
Polish160.7%
Puerto Rican170.7%
Russian80.4%
Scotch-Irish652.8%
Scottish592.6%
Shoshone70.3%
Sioux40.2%
Spaniard241.0%
Subsaharan African10.0%
Swedish20.1%
Ukrainian40.2%
Welsh140.6%
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Immigrants in Quitman

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Quitman came from Central America (22 | 1.0%), Latin America (22 | 1.0%), El Salvador (11 | 0.5%), Mexico (11 | 0.5%), and Europe (3 | 0.1%), together accounting for 3.0% of all Quitman residents.
Immigrants in Quitman
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America221.0%
El Salvador110.5%
Europe30.1%
Latin America221.0%
Mexico110.5%
Northern Europe30.1%
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Sex and Age in Quitman

Sex and Age in Quitman

The most populous age groups in Quitman are 10 to 14 Years (92 | 8.3%) for men and 35 to 39 Years (122 | 10.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Quitman
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years85 (7.7%)67 (5.6%)
5 to 9 Years40 (3.6%)74 (6.2%)
10 to 14 Years92 (8.3%)81 (6.8%)
15 to 19 Years91 (8.3%)113 (9.4%)
20 to 24 Years53 (4.8%)44 (3.7%)
25 to 29 Years28 (2.5%)40 (3.3%)
30 to 34 Years48 (4.3%)55 (4.6%)
35 to 39 Years58 (5.3%)122 (10.2%)
40 to 44 Years89 (8.1%)48 (4.0%)
45 to 49 Years75 (6.8%)50 (4.2%)
50 to 54 Years31 (2.8%)37 (3.1%)
55 to 59 Years83 (7.5%)46 (3.8%)
60 to 64 Years70 (6.4%)96 (8.0%)
65 to 69 Years47 (4.3%)61 (5.1%)
70 to 74 Years67 (6.1%)55 (4.6%)
75 to 79 Years45 (4.1%)41 (3.4%)
80 to 84 Years22 (2.0%)58 (4.8%)
85 Years and over79 (7.2%)110 (9.2%)
Total1,103 (100.0%)1,198 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Quitman

Median Family Size in Quitman

The median family size in Quitman is 3.05 persons per family, with single male/father families (45 | 7.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.22 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (133 | 23.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.98 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Quitman
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple394 (68.9%)3.05
Single Male/Father45 (7.9%)3.22
Single Female/Mother133 (23.3%)2.98
Total Families572 (100.0%)3.05

Median Household Size in Quitman

The median household size in Quitman is 2.56 persons per household, with single male/father households (45 | 5.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.62 persons per household. non-family households (244 | 29.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.03 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Quitman
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple394 (48.3%)3.08
Single Male/Father45 (5.5%)3.62
Single Female/Mother133 (16.3%)3.46
Non-family244 (29.9%)1.03
Total Households816 (100.0%)2.56

Household Size by Marriage Status in Quitman

Out of a total of 816 households in Quitman, 572 (70.1%) are family households, while 244 (29.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 311, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 234.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Quitman
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-234 (28.7%)
2-Person Households311 (38.1%)10 (1.2%)
3-Person Households77 (9.4%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households122 (14.9%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households29 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households21 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households12 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total572 (70.1%)244 (29.9%)

Female Fertility in Quitman

Fertility by Age in Quitman

Average fertility rate in Quitman is 21.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 72.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Quitman
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years10 (100.0%)72.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total10 (100.0%)21.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Quitman

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Quitman
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Quitman

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Quitman
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma4 (40.0%)27.0
College or Associate's Degree2 (20.0%)13.0
Bachelor's Degree4 (40.0%)174.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total10 (100.0%)21.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Quitman

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Quitman
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Quitman

Income Overview in Quitman

Per Capita Income in Quitman is $26,808, while median incomes of families and households are $59,846 and $58,924 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,301$26,808
Median Family Income572$59,846
Mean Family Income572$82,687
Median Household Income816$58,924
Mean Household Income816$70,667
Income Deficit572$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,30129.01%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,30170.99¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,3010.40

Earnings by Sex in Quitman

Average Earnings in Quitman are $33,482, $39,875 for men and $28,309 for women, a difference of 29.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Quitman
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male549 (54.8%)$39,875
Female453 (45.2%)$28,309
Total1,002 (100.0%)$33,482

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Quitman

The most common earnings brackets in Quitman are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (79 | 14.4%) and $2,499 or less for women (84 | 18.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Quitman
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less20 (3.6%)84 (18.5%)
$2,500 to $4,99917 (3.1%)12 (2.6%)
$5,000 to $7,49927 (4.9%)13 (2.9%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)23 (5.1%)
$10,000 to $12,49925 (4.5%)13 (2.9%)
$12,500 to $14,9997 (1.3%)13 (2.9%)
$15,000 to $17,4995 (0.9%)13 (2.9%)
$17,500 to $19,99920 (3.6%)17 (3.7%)
$20,000 to $22,4993 (0.5%)9 (2.0%)
$22,500 to $24,99950 (9.1%)24 (5.3%)
$25,000 to $29,99931 (5.7%)17 (3.7%)
$30,000 to $34,99922 (4.0%)53 (11.7%)
$35,000 to $39,99948 (8.7%)15 (3.3%)
$40,000 to $44,99928 (5.1%)13 (2.9%)
$45,000 to $49,99928 (5.1%)38 (8.4%)
$50,000 to $54,9998 (1.5%)12 (2.6%)
$55,000 to $64,99927 (4.9%)35 (7.7%)
$65,000 to $74,99938 (6.9%)6 (1.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99979 (14.4%)43 (9.5%)
$100,000+66 (12.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total549 (100.0%)453 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Quitman

Average earnings in Quitman are $46,932 for men and $31,992 for women, a difference of 31.8%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $77,813, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $36,579. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $58,500, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $11,250.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Quitman
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$36,579$11,250
High School Diploma$46,932$30,083
College or Associate's Degree$39,625$29,091
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree$77,813$58,500
Total$46,932$31,992

Family Income in Quitman

Family Income Brackets in Quitman

According to the Quitman family income data, there are 165 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 28.8% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 5 families (0.9%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Quitman
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00071.2%
$10,000 to $14,99950.9%
$15,000 to $24,999203.5%
$25,000 to $34,9998615.0%
$35,000 to $49,9997813.6%
$50,000 to $74,99916528.8%
$75,000 to $99,999386.6%
$100,000 to $149,9997913.8%
$150,000 to $199,9997713.5%
$200,000+173.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Quitman

6-person families (18 | 3.2%) account for the highest median family income in Quitman with $118,500 per family, while 2-person families (343 | 60.0%) have the highest median income of $29,490 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Quitman
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families343 (60.0%)$58,981
3-Person Families80 (14.0%)$0
4-Person Families103 (18.0%)$0
5-Person Families16 (2.8%)$75,500
6-Person Families18 (3.2%)$118,500
7+ Person Families12 (2.1%)$0
Total572 (100.0%)$59,846

Family Income by Number of Earners in Quitman

The median family income in Quitman is $59,846, with families comprising 2 earners (189) having the highest median family income of $135,104, while families with 1 earner (208) have the lowest median family income of $43,833, accounting for 33.0% and 36.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Quitman
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners135 (23.6%)$58,495
1 Earner208 (36.4%)$43,833
2 Earners189 (33.0%)$135,104
3+ Earners40 (7.0%)$123,500
Total572 (100.0%)$59,846

Household Income in Quitman

Household Income Brackets in Quitman

With 241 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Quitman, accounting for 29.5% of all households. In contrast, only 17 households (2.1%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Quitman
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000172.1%
$10,000 to $14,999374.5%
$15,000 to $24,9999111.2%
$25,000 to $34,99911714.3%
$35,000 to $49,999647.8%
$50,000 to $74,99924129.5%
$75,000 to $99,999577.0%
$100,000 to $149,9999812.0%
$150,000 to $199,999779.4%
$200,000+172.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Quitman

The median household income in Quitman is $58,924, with the highest median household income of $83,750 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 192 households (23.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 16 households (2.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Quitman
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years16 (2.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years192 (23.5%)$83,750
45 to 64 Years268 (32.8%)$58,804
65+ Years340 (41.7%)$50,625
Total816 (100.0%)$58,924

Poverty in Quitman

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Quitman

With 7.4% poverty level for males and 12.8% for females among the residents of Quitman, 16 and 17 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 9 males (30.0%) and 34 females (50.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Quitman
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years8 (9.9%)13 (19.4%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years3 (17.6%)25 (28.1%)
12 to 14 Years3 (3.7%)8 (14.3%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years9 (30.0%)8 (22.9%)
18 to 24 Years3 (4.6%)34 (50.0%)
25 to 34 Years8 (16.3%)15 (18.1%)
35 to 44 Years3 (3.0%)3 (2.0%)
45 to 54 Years14 (13.7%)10 (11.5%)
55 to 64 Years4 (2.7%)13 (9.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)11 (9.5%)
75 Years and over17 (11.6%)3 (1.9%)
Total72 (7.4%)143 (12.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Quitman

According to the poverty statistics in Quitman, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Quitman
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years73 (90.1%)54 (80.6%)
5 Years35 (100.0%)6 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years14 (82.4%)64 (71.9%)
12 to 14 Years77 (96.3%)48 (85.7%)
15 Years27 (100.0%)54 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years21 (70.0%)27 (77.1%)
18 to 24 Years62 (95.4%)34 (50.0%)
25 to 34 Years41 (83.7%)68 (81.9%)
35 to 44 Years98 (97.0%)148 (98.0%)
45 to 54 Years88 (86.3%)77 (88.5%)
55 to 64 Years144 (97.3%)129 (90.8%)
65 to 74 Years85 (100.0%)105 (90.5%)
75 Years and over129 (88.4%)157 (98.1%)
Total894 (92.5%)971 (87.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Quitman

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Quitman show that 1.5% or 6 of the total 394 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 4 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Quitman
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children268 (99.3%)2 (0.7%)
1 or 2 Children86 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Total388 (98.5%)6 (1.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Quitman

According to the poverty data in Quitman, 24.4% or 11 single-father households and 12.0% or 16 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 7 households (35.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 3 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Quitman
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children4 (18.2%)1 (3.7%)
1 or 2 Children7 (35.0%)5 (6.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)7 (35.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Total11 (24.4%)16 (12.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Quitman

The poverty data for Quitman shows that 6 of the married-couple family households (1.5%) and 27 of the single-parent households (15.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 3 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Quitman
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children2 (0.7%)5 (10.2%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)12 (11.7%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)7 (30.4%)
5 or more Children4 (100.0%)3 (100.0%)
Total6 (1.5%)27 (15.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Quitman

Employment by Class of Employer in Quitman

Among the 765 employed individuals in Quitman, private company employees (535 | 69.9%), local government employees (79 | 10.3%), and not-for-profit organizations (50 | 6.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Quitman
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees53569.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)101.3%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)476.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations506.5%
Local Government Employees7910.3%
State Government Employees222.9%
Federal Government Employees222.9%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total765100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Quitman

According to the labor force statistics for Quitman, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,781), 47.1% or 839 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.7% or 65 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 86.5% or 167 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 35.3% or 24 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Quitman
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years68 (55.3%)24 (35.3%)
20 to 24 Years76 (78.4%)6 (7.9%)
25 to 29 Years50 (73.5%)7 (14.0%)
30 to 34 Years64 (62.1%)8 (12.5%)
35 to 44 Years197 (62.1%)8 (4.1%)
45 to 54 Years167 (86.5%)12 (7.2%)
55 to 59 Years92 (71.3%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years65 (39.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years49 (21.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over11 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total839 (47.1%)65 (7.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Quitman

According to labor force statistics for Quitman, 65.1% of individuals (635) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (976) are in the labor force, with 5.5% or 35 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 79.2% or 122 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 17.5% or 10 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Quitman
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School57 (50.9%)20 (17.5%)
High School Diploma181 (60.7%)7 (2.2%)
College / Associate Degree275 (66.7%)24 (5.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher122 (79.2%)6 (4.1%)
Total635 (65.1%)54 (5.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Quitman

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Quitman are Community & Social Service (94 | 12.1%), Management (63 | 8.1%), Education Instruction & Library (39 | 5.0%), Education, Arts & Media (34 | 4.4%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (30 | 3.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Quitman

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Quitman, the most male-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (90.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (90.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (88.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Quitman
OccupationMaleFemale
Management31 (49.2%)32 (50.8%)
Business & Financial6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science10 (45.5%)12 (54.5%)
Computers & Mathematics6 (33.3%)12 (66.7%)
Architecture & Engineering4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 33 (35.1%)61 (64.9%)
Education, Arts & Media4 (11.8%)30 (88.2%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library10 (25.6%)29 (74.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment19 (90.5%)2 (9.5%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating3 (10.0%)27 (90.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Total (Category)83 (38.6%)132 (61.4%)
Total (Overall)423 (54.6%)351 (45.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Quitman are Food Preparation & Serving (44 | 5.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (28 | 3.6%), Healthcare Support (16 | 2.1%), Personal Care & Service (15 | 1.9%), and Security & Protection (3 | 0.4%).
Services Occupations in Quitman

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Quitman, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (77.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Quitman
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
Security & Protection3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving10 (22.7%)34 (77.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Total (Category)41 (38.7%)65 (61.3%)
Total (Overall)423 (54.6%)351 (45.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Quitman are Office & Administration (112 | 14.5%), and Sales & Related (84 | 10.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Quitman

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Quitman
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related29 (34.5%)55 (65.5%)
Office & Administration18 (16.1%)94 (83.9%)
Total (Category)47 (24.0%)149 (76.0%)
Total (Overall)423 (54.6%)351 (45.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Quitman are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (55 | 7.1%), Construction & Extraction (39 | 5.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (21 | 2.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Quitman

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Quitman
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair55 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)115 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)423 (54.6%)351 (45.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Quitman are Production (74 | 9.6%), Transportation (48 | 6.2%), and Material Moving (20 | 2.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Quitman

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Quitman
OccupationMaleFemale
Production69 (93.2%)5 (6.8%)
Transportation48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)137 (96.5%)5 (3.5%)
Total (Overall)423 (54.6%)351 (45.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Quitman

Employment Industries in Quitman

The major employment industries in Quitman include Retail Trade (122 | 15.8%), Health Care & Social Assistance (94 | 12.1%), Transportation & Warehousing (80 | 10.3%), Educational Services (80 | 10.3%), and Construction (60 | 7.7%).
Employment Industries in Quitman

Employment Industries by Sex in Quitman

The Quitman industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), and Construction (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (92.5%), Finance & Insurance (92.3%), and Educational Services (87.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Quitman
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing42 (77.8%)12 (22.2%)
Wholesale Trade26 (81.2%)6 (18.8%)
Retail Trade55 (45.1%)67 (54.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing65 (81.2%)15 (18.8%)
Utilities8 (61.5%)5 (38.5%)
Information24 (82.8%)5 (17.2%)
Finance & Insurance2 (7.7%)24 (92.3%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific7 (43.8%)9 (56.2%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services10 (12.5%)70 (87.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance7 (7.4%)87 (92.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services23 (41.8%)32 (58.2%)
Public Administration7 (41.2%)10 (58.8%)
Total423 (54.6%)351 (45.4%)

Education in Quitman

School Enrollment in Quitman

The most common levels of schooling among the 508 students in Quitman are middle school (181 | 35.6%), high school (145 | 28.5%), and elementary school (68 | 13.4%).
School Enrollment in Quitman
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool367.1%
Kindergarten326.3%
Elementary School6813.4%
Middle School18135.6%
High School14528.5%
College / Undergraduate356.9%
Graduate / Professional112.2%
Total508100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Quitman

Out of a total of 508 students who are enrolled in schools in Quitman, 42 (8.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 466 (91.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 8 (26.7% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 14 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Quitman
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old108 (94.7%)6 (5.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds157 (94.6%)9 (5.4%)
15 to 17 Year Olds127 (87.0%)19 (13.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds22 (73.3%)8 (26.7%)
20 to 24 Year Olds3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total466 (91.7%)42 (8.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Quitman

Education (123 | 34.2%), liberal arts & history (52 | 14.4%), business (47 | 13.1%), psychology (25 | 6.9%), and science & technology (22 | 6.1%) are the most common fields of study among 360 individuals in Quitman who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Quitman
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics51.4%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural41.1%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology256.9%
Social Sciences143.9%
Engineering195.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies92.5%
Science & Technology226.1%
Business4713.1%
Education12334.2%
Literature & Languages154.2%
Liberal Arts & History5214.4%
Visual & Performing Arts41.1%
Communications102.8%
Arts & Humanities113.1%
Total360100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Quitman

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Quitman

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Quitman are males with 2 vehicles (186, accounting for 44.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (107, making up 53.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Quitman
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle15 (3.6%)13 (3.7%)
1 Vehicle43 (10.3%)64 (18.4%)
2 Vehicles186 (44.5%)107 (30.8%)
3 Vehicles106 (25.4%)113 (32.6%)
4 Vehicles46 (11.0%)27 (7.8%)
5 or more Vehicles22 (5.3%)23 (6.6%)
Total418 (100.0%)347 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Quitman

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Quitman are 5 to 9 minutes (161 commuters, 23.0%), 30 to 34 minutes (98 commuters, 14.0%), and 10 to 14 minutes (89 commuters, 12.7%).
Commute Time in Quitman
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes7610.9%
5 to 9 Minutes16123.0%
10 to 14 Minutes8912.7%
15 to 19 Minutes344.9%
20 to 24 Minutes284.0%
25 to 29 Minutes40.6%
30 to 34 Minutes9814.0%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes253.6%
45 to 59 Minutes8512.2%
60 to 89 Minutes608.6%
90 or more Minutes395.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Quitman

The most common commute times in Quitman are 5 to 9 minutes (96 commuters, 24.9%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (65 commuters, 20.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Quitman
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes34 (8.8%)42 (13.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes96 (24.9%)65 (20.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes37 (9.6%)52 (16.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes4 (1.0%)30 (9.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes18 (4.7%)10 (3.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes4 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes64 (16.6%)34 (10.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes15 (3.9%)10 (3.2%)
45 to 59 Minutes42 (10.9%)43 (13.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes48 (12.4%)12 (3.8%)
90 or more Minutes24 (6.2%)15 (4.8%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Quitman

The most frequent times of departure to work in Quitman are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (74, 19.2%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (88, 28.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Quitman
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM50 (13.0%)1 (0.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM2 (0.5%)10 (3.2%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM13 (3.4%)12 (3.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM42 (10.9%)11 (3.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM62 (16.1%)49 (15.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM74 (19.2%)88 (28.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM13 (3.4%)86 (27.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM35 (9.1%)20 (6.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM11 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM15 (3.9%)6 (1.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)22 (7.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM4 (1.0%)8 (2.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM65 (16.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total386 (100.0%)313 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Quitman

Occupancy by Ownership in Quitman

Of the total 816 dwellings in Quitman, owner-occupied units account for 509 (62.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 307 (37.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Quitman
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units50962.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units30737.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units816100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Quitman

Occupancy by Household Size in Quitman
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household23428.7%
2-Person Household32139.3%
3-Person Household779.4%
4+ Person Household18422.6%
Total Housing Units816100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Quitman

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Quitman
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household87 (37.2%)147 (62.8%)
2-Person Household272 (84.7%)49 (15.3%)
3-Person Household71 (92.2%)6 (7.8%)
4+ Person Household79 (42.9%)105 (57.1%)
Total Housing Units509 (62.4%)307 (37.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Quitman

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Quitman
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School27 (24.1%)85 (75.9%)
High School Diploma117 (58.8%)82 (41.2%)
College/Associate Degree187 (64.3%)104 (35.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher178 (83.2%)36 (16.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Quitman

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Quitman
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years718.7%
35 to 44 Years13716.8%
45 to 54 Years9812.0%
55 to 64 Years17020.8%
65 to 74 Years11213.7%
75 to 84 Years11313.9%
85 Years and Over11514.1%
Total816100.0%

Housing Finances in Quitman

Median Income by Occupancy in Quitman

Median Income by Occupancy in Quitman
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied509 (62.4%)$65,046
Renter-Occupied307 (37.6%)$30,054
Average816 (100.0%)$58,924

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Quitman

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Quitman
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0003 (0.6%)4 (1.3%)
$5,000 to $9,99910 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9995 (1.0%)32 (10.4%)
$15,000 to $19,99915 (2.9%)60 (19.5%)
$20,000 to $24,9997 (1.4%)9 (2.9%)
$25,000 to $34,99930 (5.9%)87 (28.3%)
$35,000 to $49,99949 (9.6%)15 (4.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999191 (37.5%)50 (16.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99928 (5.5%)29 (9.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99977 (15.1%)21 (6.8%)
$150,000 or more94 (18.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total509 (100.0%)307 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Quitman

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Quitman
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30022 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49974 (14.5%)12 (3.9%)
$500 to $799166 (32.6%)83 (27.0%)
$800 to $99939 (7.7%)36 (11.7%)
$1,000 to $1,49991 (17.9%)124 (40.4%)
$1,500 to $1,99978 (15.3%)23 (7.5%)
$2,000 to $2,49931 (6.1%)8 (2.6%)
$2,500 to $2,9992 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more6 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total509 (100.0%)307 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Quitman

Housing Structures in Quitman

Housing Structures in Quitman
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached63978.3%
Single Unit, Attached212.6%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments334.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments496.0%
10 or more Apartments597.2%
Mobile Home / Other151.8%
Total816100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Quitman

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Quitman
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached489 (76.5%)150 (23.5%)
Single Unit, Attached12 (57.1%)9 (42.9%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)33 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)49 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)59 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other8 (53.3%)7 (46.7%)
Total509 (62.4%)307 (37.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Quitman

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Quitman
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room5 (1.0%)40 (13.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms5 (1.0%)75 (24.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms167 (32.8%)101 (32.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms244 (47.9%)50 (16.3%)
8 or more Rooms88 (17.3%)41 (13.4%)
Total509 (100.0%)307 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Quitman

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Quitman
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas332 (65.2%)98 (31.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas7 (1.4%)4 (1.3%)
Electricity168 (33.0%)176 (57.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used2 (0.4%)29 (9.5%)
Total509 (100.0%)307 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Quitman

Household Vehicle Usage in Quitman
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle23 (4.5%)102 (33.2%)
1 Vehicle119 (23.4%)81 (26.4%)
2 Vehicles220 (43.2%)77 (25.1%)
3 or more Vehicles147 (28.9%)47 (15.3%)
Total509 (100.0%)307 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Quitman

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Quitman

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units262247
Median Property Value$136,500$167,600
Median Household Income$59,491$58
Monthly Housing Costs$556$6
Real Estate Taxes$1,750$9

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Quitman

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Quitman
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00023 (8.8%)2 (0.8%)
$50,000 to $99,99941 (15.7%)36 (14.6%)
$100,000 to $299,999193 (73.7%)171 (69.2%)
$300,000 to $499,9995 (1.9%)34 (13.8%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)4 (1.6%)
Total262 (100.0%)247 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Quitman

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Quitman
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0009 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99924 (9.2%)4 (1.6%)
$25,000 to $34,99915 (5.7%)3 (1.2%)
$35,000 to $49,99927 (10.3%)15 (6.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999121 (46.2%)22 (8.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9998 (3.0%)70 (28.3%)
$100,000 to $149,99922 (8.4%)20 (8.1%)
$150,000 or more36 (13.7%)55 (22.3%)
Total262 (100.0%)247 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Quitman

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Quitman
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x113 (43.1%)81,979 (33,189.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x83 (31.7%)139 (56.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x26 (9.9%)51 (20.6%)
4.0x or more37 (14.1%)37 (15.0%)
Total262 (100.0%)247 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Quitman

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Quitman
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80057 (21.8%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49942 (16.0%)2 (0.8%)
$800 to $1,499158 (60.3%)118 (47.8%)
Total262 (100.0%)247 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Quitman

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Quitman

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Quitman
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years197 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years379 (87.9%)52 (12.1%)
19 to 25 Years72 (65.4%)38 (34.5%)
26 to 34 Years68 (60.7%)44 (39.3%)
35 to 44 Years216 (85.7%)36 (14.3%)
45 to 54 Years163 (86.2%)26 (13.8%)
55 to 64 Years255 (87.9%)35 (12.1%)
65 to 74 Years201 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older306 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,857 (88.9%)231 (11.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Quitman

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Quitman
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born197 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen379 (87.9%)52 (12.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen72 (65.4%)38 (34.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Quitman

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Quitman
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000166 (91.7%)15 (8.3%)
$25,000 to $49,999394 (91.8%)35 (8.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999542 (85.6%)91 (14.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999183 (76.2%)57 (23.7%)
$100,000 and over572 (94.6%)33 (5.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Quitman

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Quitman
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6155 (78.7%)42 (21.3%)
6 to 18 Years176 (40.8%)252 (58.5%)
19 to 25 Years8 (7.3%)64 (58.2%)
25 to 34 Years19 (17.0%)49 (43.8%)
35 to 44 Years15 (5.9%)205 (81.4%)
45 to 54 Years46 (24.3%)125 (66.1%)
55 to 64 Years80 (27.6%)195 (67.2%)
65 to 74 Years201 (100.0%)117 (58.2%)
75 Years and over294 (96.1%)202 (66.0%)
Total994 (47.6%)1,251 (59.9%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Quitman

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Quitman
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years6 (3.2%)10 (4.1%)
18 to 34 Years13 (11.4%)8 (5.3%)
35 to 64 Years56 (16.0%)88 (23.2%)
65 to 74 Years34 (40.0%)44 (37.9%)
75 Years and over80 (54.8%)59 (36.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Quitman

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Quitman: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years23 (6.6%)2 (0.5%)
65 to 74 Years16 (18.8%)11 (9.5%)
75 Years and over29 (19.9%)11 (6.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Quitman: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years5 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years13 (11.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years11 (3.1%)11 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)17 (14.7%)
75 Years and over11 (7.5%)13 (8.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Quitman: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years5 (2.6%)10 (4.1%)
18 to 34 Years10 (8.8%)8 (5.3%)
35 to 64 Years16 (4.6%)69 (18.2%)
65 to 74 Years22 (25.9%)12 (10.3%)
75 Years and over25 (17.1%)5 (3.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Quitman: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years10 (8.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years5 (1.4%)68 (17.9%)
65 to 74 Years28 (32.9%)24 (20.7%)
75 Years and over50 (34.3%)30 (18.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Quitman: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years10 (8.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)13 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)3 (2.6%)
75 Years and over17 (11.6%)7 (4.4%)

Technology Access in Quitman

Computing Device Access in Quitman

Computing Device Access in Quitman
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop50862.3%
Smartphone56669.4%
Tablet36745.0%
No Computing Device10613.0%
Total816100.0%

Internet Access in Quitman

Internet Access in Quitman
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet30.4%
Broadband Home46056.4%
Cellular Data Only10813.2%
Satellite Internet617.5%
No Internet21326.1%
Total816100.0%

Quitman Summary

Quitman, Texas is a small town located in Wood County, Texas, United States. It is situated on the banks of Lake Fork Reservoir, about 90 miles east of Dallas. The population of Quitman was 2,541 at the 2010 census.

History

Quitman was founded in 1873 by a group of settlers from Quitman, Georgia. The town was named after John A. Quitman, a former governor of Mississippi. The town was incorporated in 1876 and was the county seat of Wood County until 1879, when it was moved to Mineola.
Quitman was a thriving town in the late 19th century, with a population of over 1,000 people. The town had several stores, a hotel, a bank, a post office, a school, and a newspaper. The town was also home to a number of churches, including the First Baptist Church, which was founded in 1876.
In the early 20th century, Quitman began to decline as the railroad bypassed the town and the population began to move away. By the 1950s, the population had dropped to just over 500 people.

Geography

Quitman is located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 69 and State Highway 154, about 90 miles east of Dallas. The town is situated on the banks of Lake Fork Reservoir, which is a popular fishing and recreational area. The town is surrounded by rolling hills and wooded areas.

Economy

The economy of Quitman is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The town is home to several farms, which produce a variety of crops, including cotton, corn, soybeans, and wheat. The town is also home to several businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a restaurant.
Tourism is an important part of the local economy, as the town is located near several popular recreational areas, including Lake Fork Reservoir, Lake Quitman, and Lake Hawkins. The town also hosts several annual events, including the Quitman County Fair and the Quitman County Rodeo.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Quitman was 2,541. The racial makeup of the town was 79.3% White, 16.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.7% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in Quitman was $31,250, and the median income for a family was $37,500. The per capita income for the town was $17,845. About 17.2% of families and 20.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.3% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Quitman?
Total Population of Quitman is 2,301.
What is the Total Male Population of Quitman?
Total Male Population of Quitman is 1,103.
What is the Total Female Population of Quitman?
Total Female Population of Quitman is 1,198.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Quitman?
There are 92.07 Males per 100 Females in Quitman.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Quitman?
There are 108.61 Females per 100 Males in Quitman.
What is the Median Population Age in Quitman?
Median Population Age in Quitman is 42.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Quitman
Average Family Size in Quitman is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Quitman
Average Household Size in Quitman is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Quitman?
Per Capita income in Quitman is $26,808.
What is the Median Family Income in Quitman?
Median Family Income in Quitman is $59,846.
What is the Median Household income in Quitman?
Median Household Income in Quitman is $58,924.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Quitman?
Income or Wage Gap in Quitman is 29.0%.
Women in Quitman earn 71.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Quitman?
Inequality or Gini Index in Quitman is 0.40.
How Large is the Labor Force in Quitman?
There are 839 People in the Labor Forcein in Quitman.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Quitman?
47.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Quitman.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Quitman?
Unemployment Rate in Quitman is 7.7%.