City · Arkansas
Quitman, Arkansas
Quitman, city, mostly in Cleburne County (95.1% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Faulkner County, Arkansas. Quitman had 704 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 694 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 805 (±210). GEOID 0557950.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
704
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 694 · ACS 2020-2024: 805 ±210
Median household income
$35,156
±$11,466 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $60,773
Median home value
$110,600
±$30,880 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $188,000
Median gross rent
$652
±$206 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $947
Where is Quitman and what county is it in?
Quitman is a city mostly in Cleburne County (95.1% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It covers 1.9 square miles of land, 366 residents per square mile in 2020.
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cleburne County | 660 | 95.1% |
| Faulkner County | 34 | 4.9% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Quitman, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 704 people lived in Quitman on July 1, 2025, up 2.0% since 2020, slower than Arkansas (+3.4%). The 2020 Census counted 694 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 805 (±210).
| Measure | Quitman | Cleburne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 805 ±210 | 25,226 | no clear change |
| Households | 376 ±94 | 10,522 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.14 ±0.36 | 2.37 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 438 ±103 | 15,667 | no clear change |
Quitman's population since 2000
From 714 in 2000 to 704 in 2025: down 1.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Quitman as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Quitman?
The median resident of Quitman is 41.5 years old; 20.2% are under 18 and 19.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 84.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 11.4%.
| Measure | Quitman | Cleburne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.5 ±4.0 | 49.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.2% ±7.0 pts | 19.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.0% ±7.3 pts | 27.4% | – |
| Male | 52.2% ±5.9 pts | 49.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.4% ±10.8 pts | 3.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 84.0% ±11.2 pts | 91.5% | −14.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±4.8 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±4.8 pts | 0.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.8 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±4.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.2% ±4.3 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±4.8 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.0% ±7.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.0% ±8.5 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.2% ±6.2 pts | 11.1% | – |
| With a disability | 26.7% ±7.1 pts | 22.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.4% ±7.4 pts | 7.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.0% ±7.0 pts | 88.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.0% ±6.6 pts | 18.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.9% ±4.8 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 82.5% ±9.7 pts | 87.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.9% ±3.2 pts | 2.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Quitman earn?
Half of Quitman's 376 households earn less than $35,156 a year (±$11,466), against $55,798 in Cleburne County and $60,773 in Arkansas. In 2015-2019 the median was $52,639 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $17,483 after inflation. 23.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Quitman | Cleburne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $35,156 ±$11,466 | $55,798 | −$17,483 |
| Mean household income | $54,264 ±$12,003 | $73,242 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,827 ±$5,480 | $32,216 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 23.4% ±10.9 pts | 13.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 39.3% ±25.7 pts | 17.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.7% ±8.9 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.2% ±4.4 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.4% ±6.8 pts | 83.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Quitman?
Owners occupy 57.4% of Quitman's occupied homes and renters 42.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $110,600 by its owner (±$30,880). The median renter pays $652 a month including utilities, and 41.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Quitman | Cleburne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $110,600 ±$30,880 | $179,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $652 ±$206 | $859 | −$294 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.6% ±19.2 pts | 38.6% | +25.1 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,098 ±$334 | $1,178 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 57.4% ±12.7 pts | 80.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 42.6% ±12.7 pts | 19.4% | – |
| Housing units | 438 ±103 | 15,667 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±16.8 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±21.9 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 68.7% ±10.4 pts | 74.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 14.8% ±6.2 pts | 20.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1% ±2.1 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.7% ±4.3 pts | 11.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.5% ±4.1 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.6% ±10.1 pts | 5.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Quitman building?
Quitman last reported building permits to the Census Bureau for 2022.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Quitman work and get to work?
75.1% of Quitman's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 20.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 11.9%.
| Measure | Quitman | Cleburne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.7% ±10.4 pts | 45.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 11.9% ±7.1 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 75.1% ±12.0 pts | 82.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.9% ±6.2 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±10.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 10.4% ±10.6 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.1% ±2.3 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.5 min ±5.3 | 26.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Quitman?
No census tract lies mostly in Quitman; 3 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4805.02Cleburne County | 3,756 | $45,417 |
| Tract 302.01Faulkner County | 3,163 | $57,888 |
| Tract 302.02Faulkner County | 2,703 | $59,849 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Quitman) · Census block assignment files
How does Quitman compare with other places in Arkansas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Quitman is the 11,812th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 221st-most populous of 500 in Arkansas.
Quitman is not ranked by income or the other survey measures: those rankings include places of 1,000 or more residents (2020 Census) with a reliable estimate.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 221st | 500 |
Quitman's figures with every place in Arkansas (CSV)
Every place in Arkansas, sortable · Compare Quitman with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Quitman?
19 of the 57 figures for Quitman on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Quitman are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Quitman.