Quitman County, Mississippi
Quitman County: County in Mississippi, United States
About
Quitman County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,223 and a population density of 8 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 6,760 inhabitants. Its county seat is Marks. The county was created 147 years ago in 1876.
Quick Facts about Quitman County
| Population : | 6,760 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Mississippi (United States) |
| Different from : | Quitman County |
| Area : | 1053 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.3% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.7% |
| Named for : | John A. Quitman |
| Altitude : | 154 feet / 47 meters |
| Capital : | Marks |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1877 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 05:50:09 (21st November 2024) |
| Density : | 6 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -21.64% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Quitman County is located at 34°15'5"N 90°17'21"W (34.2514100, -90.2891200). It has 4 neighbors: Coahoma County, Panola County, Tallahatchie County and Tunica County.
Quitman County map
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The largest city of Quitman County is Marks with a population of 1,408. Other cities include, Crenshaw population 845, Crowder population 645 and Sledge population 472. See all Quitman County cities & populated places.
Quitman County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Quitman County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Marks | 1,408 | City in Mississippi |
| Lambert | 1,325 | Town in Mississippi, United States |
| Crenshaw | 845 | Human settlement in Mississippi, United States of America |
| Walnut | 736 | Town in Mississipi |
| Crowder | 645 | Human settlement in Mississippi, United States of America |
| Sledge | 472 | Human settlement in Quitman County, Mississippi, United States of America |
| Falcon | 142 | Town in Mississippi, USA |
- Official Website
Official website of Quitman County
Quitman County has 4 neighbours.
- Coahoma County county in Mississippi, United States
- Panola County county in Mississippi, United States
- Tallahatchie County county in Mississippi, United States of America
- Tunica County county in Mississippi, United States
- Marks
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Quitman County decreased by 21.64% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 8,223 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,056 | -2.07% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,803 | -3.24% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,818 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,690 | -1.66% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,511 | -2.38% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,368 | -1.94% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,208 | -2.22% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,055 | -2.17% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,792 | -3.87% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,760 | -0.47% | estimation process |
People born in Quitman County (1)
American singer Willie Wright was born in Quitman County
Other places with the same name (2)
- Quitman County , Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 2,271 people.
Mississippi Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hinds County | 227,966 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Harrison County | 208,801 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| De Soto County | 173,323 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson | 157,821 | The capital and most populous city of Mississippi. |
| Rankin County | 155,975 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson County | 143,802 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Madison County | 106,871 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lee County | 85,466 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Forrest County | 75,009 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lauderdale County | 73,751 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Gulfport | 71,438 | The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| West Gulfport | 71,329 | A census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| Jones County | 67,993 | County in South Dakota, United States |
| Lamar County | 64,165 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Auburn | 60,258 | The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi. |
| Lowndes County | 58,309 | County in Mississippi, United States |
