Quitman County, Mississippi
County
Overview
- County Name
- Quitman County
- State
- Mississippi
- FIPS Code
- 28119
- State FIPS
- 28
- County FIPS
- 119
Geography
- Land Area
- 405.01 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.42 sq mi
- Total Area
- 406.43 sq mi
- Latitude
- 34.252833
- Longitude
- -90.290171
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 5,769
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 4,435
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 5,751 | 99.7% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 0.3% |
| White | 1,412 | 24.5% |
| Black | 4,248 | 73.6% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 18 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 4,420 | 99.7% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 0.4% |
| White | 1,162 | 26.2% |
| Black | 3,223 | 72.7% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 26 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 5,774
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $32,741
- Poverty Rate
- 28.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,667
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 1,409 | 24.4% |
| Black | 4,258 | 73.7% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 3,994
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,271 | 56.9% |
| Republican | 368 | 9.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,352 | 33.9% |
| Other | 3 | 0.1% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 1,735 | 43.4% |
| Female | 2,054 | 51.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 361 | 9.0% |
| Hispanic | 35 | 0.9% |
| Black | 3,500 | 87.6% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 1,318
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 33.0%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 124 | 34.3% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 25.7% |
| Black | 1,153 | 32.9% |
| Asian | 5 | 29.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 548 | 31.6% |
| Female | 730 | 35.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 1,043 (26.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 679 (17.3%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 3,026
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $71,267
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $692
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 80.7%
- Work From Home
- 7.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.