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Quitman, Texas
Quitman, city, in Wood County, Texas. Quitman had 2,057 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,942 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,420 (±305). GEOID 4860188.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,057
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,942 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,420 ±305
Median household income
$64,493
±$5,797 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$192,100
±$13,779 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,154
±$149 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Quitman and what county is it in?
Quitman is a city in Wood County, Texas. It covers 1.9 square miles of land, 1,007 residents per square mile in 2020.
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 2,057 people lived in Quitman on July 1, 2025, up 5.6% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 1,942 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,420 (±305).
| Measure | Quitman | Wood County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,420 ±305 | 46,961 | no clear change |
| Households | 884 ±129 | 18,672 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.51 ±0.23 | 2.42 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 979 ±130 | 22,388 | no clear change |
Quitman's population since 2000
From 2,030 in 2000 to 2,057 in 2025: up 1.3%. 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 42.3 years old; 22.8% are under 18 and 26.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 82.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 9.2%.
| Measure | Quitman | Wood County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.3 ±4.4 | 48.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.8% ±4.2 pts | 18.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 26.0% ±5.3 pts | 27.6% | – |
| Male | 48.8% ±4.6 pts | 50.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.2% ±4.4 pts | 11.6% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 82.3% ±5.5 pts | 80.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.2% ±1.3 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.1% ±3.8 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.5% ±3.8 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.0% ±1.8 pts | 11.5% | – |
| With a disability | 17.9% ±4.0 pts | 22.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.6% ±4.6 pts | 17.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.2% ±4.1 pts | 87.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.6% ±6.7 pts | 21.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.8% ±7.2 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 81.4% ±5.8 pts | 85.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.8% ±4.9 pts | 1.3% | – |
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 884 households earn less than $64,493 a year (±$5,797), against $60,300 in Wood County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $58,857 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Quitman | Wood County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,493 ±$5,797 | $60,300 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $82,862 ±$11,359 | $86,843 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,698 ±$4,258 | $35,775 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.2% ±5.2 pts | 12.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.6% ±10.6 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.4% ±3.8 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 89.3% ±5.4 pts | 93.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.9% ±6.4 pts | 88.3% | – |
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 62.9% of Quitman's occupied homes and renters 37.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $192,100 by its owner (±$13,779). The median renter pays $1,154 a month including utilities, and 45.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Quitman | Wood County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $192,100 ±$13,779 | $216,500 | +$59,923 |
| Median gross rent | $1,154 ±$149 | $862 | +$222 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 45.8% ±14.1 pts | 42.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,378 ±$198 | $1,560 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 62.9% ±7.9 pts | 80.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 37.1% ±7.9 pts | 19.9% | – |
| Housing units | 979 ±130 | 22,388 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±8.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.2% ±6.8 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 75.5% ±6.3 pts | 74.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±5.0 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.8% ±2.0 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 12.8% ±5.9 pts | 5.1% | – |
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?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Quitman in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
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?
76.5% of Quitman's workers drive alone and 10.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 9.4%.
| Measure | Quitman | Wood County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 48.5% ±6.0 pts | 47.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 9.4% ±4.7 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 76.5% ±7.6 pts | 73.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.7% ±6.1 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±5.8 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 1.7% ±2.7 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.1% ±5.1 pts | 10.6% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.9 min ±4.8 | 29.7 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?
1 census tract lies mostly in Quitman, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9505Wood County | 3,125 | $63,463 |
| Tract 9503.01Wood County | 4,148 | $75,410 |
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 Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Quitman is the 7,585th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 604th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Quitman ranks 514th of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 604th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 343rd | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 526th | 979 |
| Median household income | 514th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 493rd | 978 |
| Median home value | 502nd | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 411th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 499th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 431st | 877 |
| Median age | 209th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 702nd | 973 |
| Work from home | 345th | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 436th | 976 |
Quitman's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, 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?
15 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.