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Quitman County, Georgia
Quitman County Courthouse; Georgetown, GA
Quitman County Courthouse in Georgetown
Map of Georgia highlighting Quitman County
Location in the state of Georgia (U.S. state)
Map of the U.S
Georgia's location in the U.S.
Founded December 10, 1858; 165 years ago (1858)
Named for John A. Quitman
Seat Georgetown
Largest city Georgetown
Area
 - Total
 - Land
 - Water

161 sq mi (417 km²)
151 sq mi (391 km²)
9.3 sq mi (24 km²), 5.8%
Population
 - (2020)
 - Density

2,235
17/sq mi (7/km²)
Congressional district 2nd
Time zone Eastern: UTC-5/-4

Quitman County is a county located in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 2,235,[1] making it the second-least populous county in Georgia. The county seat is Georgetown.[2] The county was created on December 10, 1858, and named after General John A. Quitman, leader in the Mexican–American War, and once Governor of Mississippi. In November 2006, residents voted to consolidate the city government of Georgetown and the county government of Quitman into a consolidated city-county.

Geography[]

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 161 square miles (420 km2), of which 151 square miles (390 km2) is land and 9.3 square miles (24 km2) (5.8%) is water.[3] The entirety of Quitman County is located in the Middle Chattahoochee RiverWalter F. George Lake sub-basin of the ACF River Basin (Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin).[4]

Major highways[]

  • US 82 U.S. Route 82
  • Georgia 27 State Route 27
  • Georgia 39 State Route 39
  • Georgia 50 State Route 50

Adjacent counties[]

National protected area[]

  • Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge (part)

Demographics[]

Historical populations
Census Pop.
1860 3,499
1870 4,150 18.6%
1880 4,392 5.8%
1890 4,471 1.8%
1900 4,701 5.1%
1910 4,594 −2.3%
1920 3,417 −25.6%
1930 3,820 11.8%
1940 3,435 −10.1%
1950 3,015 −12.2%
1960 2,432 −19.3%
1970 2,180 −10.4%
1980 2,357 8.1%
1990 2,209 −6.3%
2000 2,598 17.6%
2010 2,513 −3.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]
1790–1960[6] 1900–1990[7]
1990–2000[8] 2010-2020[1]

2000 census[]

As of the census[9] of 2000, there were 2,598 people, 1,047 households, and 755 families living in the county. The population density was 7/km2 (17/mi2). There were 1,773 housing units at an average density of 5/km2 (12/mi2). The racial makeup of the county was 52.12% White, 46.88% Black or African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.04% Asian, 0.19% from other races, and 0.54% from two or more races. 0.50% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,047 households, out of which 26.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.20% were married couples living together, 18.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.80% were non-families. Of all households, 24.90% were made up of individuals, and 12.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.00% under the age of 18, 7.20% from 18 to 24, 23.60% from 25 to 44, 25.40% from 45 to 64, and 19.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 88.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.10 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $25,875, and the median income for a family was $30,691. Males had a median income of $23,365 versus $19,069 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,301. About 16.10% of families and 21.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.60% of those under age 18 and 24.50% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census[]

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 2,513 people, 1,053 households, and 689 families living in the county.[10] The population density was 16.6 inhabitants per square mile (6.4 /km2). There were 2,047 housing units at an average density of 13.5 per square mile (5.2 /km2).[11] The racial makeup of the county was 51.3% white, 47.9% black or African American, 0.2% American Indian, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.4% of the population.[10] In terms of ancestry, 12.8% were Irish, 10.0% were English, 6.1% were German, and 5.5% were American.[12]

Of the 1,053 households, 24.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.6% were married couples living together, 15.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 34.6% were non-families, and 30.6% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.98. The median age was 46.4 years.[10]

The median income for a household in the county was $28,912 and the median income for a family was $34,342. Males had a median income of $27,096 versus $22,331 for females. The per capita income for the county was $13,642. About 21.2% of families and 31.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 47.4% of those under age 18 and 24.5% of those age 65 or over.[13]

2020 census[]

Quitman County Racial Composition[14]
Race Num. Perc.
White 1,190 53.24%
Black or African American 917 41.03%
Native American 13 0.58%
Asian 12 0.54%
Other/Mixed 72 3.22%
Hispanic or Latino 31 1.39%

As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 2,235 people, 842 households, and 577 families residing in the county.

Education[]

Quitman County School District operates area public schools, including Quitman County High School.

County students attended Stewart-Quitman High School (now Stewart County High School) from 1978, until Quitman County High opened,[15] in 2009.

Communities[]

  • Georgetown
  • Morris

Politics[]

United States presidential election results for Quitman County, Georgia[16]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2020 604 54.61% 497 44.94% 5 0.45%
2016 575 55.08% 461 44.16% 8 0.77%
2012 510 45.21% 612 54.26% 6 0.53%
2008 509 45.61% 597 53.49% 10 0.90%
2004 409 42.38% 543 56.27% 13 1.35%
2000 348 38.50% 542 59.96% 14 1.55%
1996 224 28.11% 514 64.49% 59 7.40%
1992 284 30.80% 523 56.72% 115 12.47%
1988 296 40.11% 436 59.08% 6 0.81%
1984 361 42.42% 490 57.58% 0 0.00%
1980 240 28.67% 589 70.37% 8 0.96%
1976 313 31.62% 677 68.38% 0 0.00%
1972 502 78.19% 140 21.81% 0 0.00%
1968 90 12.05% 198 26.51% 459 61.45%
1964 377 62.11% 230 37.89% 0 0.00%
1960 67 14.73% 388 85.27% 0 0.00%
1956 31 8.03% 355 91.97% 0 0.00%
1952 93 21.88% 332 78.12% 0 0.00%
1948 19 5.26% 246 68.14% 96 26.59%
1944 16 4.31% 355 95.69% 0 0.00%
1940 19 5.54% 324 94.46% 0 0.00%
1936 19 5.08% 355 94.92% 0 0.00%
1932 0 0.00% 239 98.35% 4 1.65%
1928 41 19.07% 174 80.93% 0 0.00%
1924 8 5.33% 138 92.00% 4 2.67%
1920 4 2.88% 135 97.12% 0 0.00%
1916 15 10.56% 125 88.03% 2 1.41%
1912 7 4.27% 152 92.68% 5 3.05%
1908 31 16.76% 87 47.03% 67 36.22%
1904 35 20.47% 119 69.59% 17 9.94%
1900 84 32.31% 173 66.54% 3 1.15%
1896 280 57.73% 181 37.32% 24 4.95%
1892 294 52.22% 230 40.85% 39 6.93%
1888 122 27.11% 327 72.67% 1 0.22%
1884 42 20.90% 159 79.10% 0 0.00%
1880 191 38.82% 301 61.18% 0 0.00%



See also[]

  • National Register of Historic Places listings in Quitman County, Georgia

References[]

  1. ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/13/13239.html. 
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx. 
  3. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html. 
  4. ^ "Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission Interactive Mapping Experience". Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission. http://www.gaswcc.org/maps/. 
  5. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html. 
  6. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu. 
  7. ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/ga190090.txt. 
  8. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf. 
  9. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov. 
  10. ^ a b c "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US13239. 
  11. ^ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US13239. 
  12. ^ "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US13239. 
  13. ^ "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0500000US13239. 
  14. ^ "Explore Census Data". https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=0500000US13239&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2. 
  15. ^ "Stewart - Quitman County High School is Splitting Up". WTVM. 2008-08-14. https://www.wtvm.com/story/8843804/stewart-quitman-county-high-school-is-splitting-up/. Retrieved 2021-05-21. 
  16. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS. 

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