Quitman, MS County is a small county located in the central part of Mississippi. It has a population of 6,327 and a population density of 17 people per square mile. The US population density is 93 People per Square mile. Quitman county offers a variety of attractions, businesses, and activities for residents to enjoy throughout the year. There are many local businesses such as Bobbie’s BBQ and Burgers, Shelly’s World of Quilts, and Big John’s Sporting Goods that provide goods and services to the community. There are also outdoor activities like camping, fishing, hunting, horseback riding and other sporting events that take place here throughout the year. There are also several organizations such as Keep Quitman County Beautiful that work to ensure environmental protection in the area.
The population in Quitman County is 6,327. There are 16 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Quitman County is 40.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Quitman County is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Quitman County
- 34.0% are married
- 8.8% are divorced
- 18.8% are married with children
- 28.0% have children, but are single
Race in Quitman County
- 27.2% are White
- 71.0% are Black
- 0.1% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander