Quitman County, Mississippi is a rural area with a population of 8,223 people according to the 2019 U.S. Census Bureau estimates. Despite its small population, residents of Quitman have access to public transportation in the form of local bus services and special transport for seniors and disabled individuals. The City of Quitman operates a Dial-A-Ride Transit system which offers free door-to-door travel within city limits. They also offer transportation to medical appointments either within city limits or outside the county for those who are unable to provide their own transportation. Additionally, senior citizens and disabled individuals have access to special transport programs offered by the Area Agency on Aging as well as the Meridian Public Transit System which serves all of Quitman County. With these options, residents of Quitman can easily get around town or out of town when needed.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Quitman County takes 26.0 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Quitman County get to work:
- 84.1% drive their own car alone
- 9.3% carpool with others
- 3.3% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit