Quitman, LA is a small town located in Jackson Parish with a population of 2,324 as of 2020. It has a population density of 18 people per square mile, which is far less than the US average density of 93 people per square mile. Quitman boasts an array of local businesses such as The Corner Store, Broussard’s Tire & Auto Service, and Quitman Post Office. Additionally, year-round outdoor activities are plentiful in the area including fishing on both the Lake Bruin and Loggy Bayou, camping or hiking at Tombigbee National Forest or wildlife watching at Panther Creek Game Management Area. Other organizations in the area include the Quitman Branch Library and numerous churches such as Trinity Baptist Church and First United Methodist Church. Local sporting events held in Quitman consist mostly of high school athletics from nearby schools like Quitman High School, Jonesboro-Hodge High School and Chatham High School.
The population in Quitman (zip 71268) is 2,324. There are 18 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Quitman (zip 71268) is 47.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Quitman (zip 71268) is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Quitman (zip 71268)
- 57.4% are married
- 7.2% are divorced
- 34.5% are married with children
- 10.1% have children, but are single
Race in Quitman (zip 71268)
- 87.2% are White
- 11.7% are Black
- 0.2% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander