1st Advantage MortgageMedian rent in Quitman County is $918 a month against a median household income of $40,179, about 27% of income (ACS 2020-24). A loan makes sense only if its total cost beats your alternatives and the payment fits your budget. Check the lender's Georgia license first.
On this page
- A quick profile of Quitman County
- Paychecks and income spread in Quitman County
- The Quitman County job picture
- What stands out in Quitman County
- Quitman County housing compared with Georgia
- Places inside Quitman County
- Quitman County, Randolph County and other neighbors
- Quitman County demographics against Georgia
- Borrowing situations common in Quitman County
- Budget math at the Quitman County median
- Four steps for Quitman County borrowers
- Checking a lender's license in Georgia
- Related local guides
- Frequently asked questions
A quick profile of Quitman County
Roughly 2,264 residents live in Quitman County, Georgia, 158th by population among the state's 159 counties and county equivalents. It covers 151 square miles of land, or about 15 people per square mile. No metropolitan area includes Quitman County in the 2023 federal delineation, so its numbers stand on their own rather than as part of a metro. Georgetown-Quitman County (2,264 people) heads the county's list of 1 Census place. Small populations mean wide margins of error, so read every Quitman County figure on this page as a rough guide.
Paychecks and income spread in Quitman County
At $40,179, the typical Quitman County household income is 39% below the median U.S. county ($65,681).
| Yearly household income | Quitman County | Gap to Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Under $35,000 | 39.2% | +17.0 pts |
| $35,000 to $99,999 | 41.1% | +1.6 pts |
| $100,000 to $199,999 | 17.6% | -8.8 pts |
| $200,000 or more | 2.1% | -9.8 pts |
39% under $35,000 and 20% at $100,000 or more: that is the Quitman County income split. 15.7% of residents fall below the federal poverty line (statewide: 13.4%). The Gini index of income inequality is 0.473 (0 is perfect equality). If your income is irregular, as it often is with tips, gig work or seasonal jobs, plan around your leaner months rather than the Quitman County median.
The Quitman County job picture
Top Quitman County industry by residents employed: manufacturing, 30%; second, retail trade, 20%. Relative to Georgia (10%), manufacturing is 19 points bigger in Quitman County (30%). Unemployment in Quitman County, ACS five-year: 28.6%; Georgia: 5.1%. Long commutes are common here: 24% of workers spend 45 minutes or longer getting to work. 13.1% of households have no vehicle.
| Sector | Quitman County | Compared with Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 29.5% | +19.5 pts |
| Retail trade | 19.6% | +8.3 pts |
| Education and health care | 14.7% | -6.3 pts |
| Professional and administrative services | 11.5% | -2.1 pts |
| Construction | 8.0% | +1.0 pts |
| Other services | 6.0% | +1.4 pts |
Self-employed in Quitman County? Two years of tax returns usually stand in for pay stubs.
What stands out in Quitman County
- The housing vacancy rate: 40% in Quitman County. Only 1 of 159 Georgia counties are higher. High vacancy often reflects seasonal or second homes.
- Population: 2,264 in Quitman County. Only 1 of 159 Georgia counties are lower. In a small county, the nearest lender may not be the best; compare online offers too.
- On the share of workers who work from home, Quitman County sits near the bottom of Georgia at 0.6%, the lowest of 159. Few remote jobs means most pay stubs come from local employers.
Quitman County housing compared with Georgia
Quitman County rent at the median: $918 a month, utilities in ($1,393 in Georgia). By the Census definition, 0% of Quitman County renters are cost-burdened. With a median value of $104,600, a typical Quitman County house costs 2.6 times what the median household earns in a year. 84% of Quitman County households own their home and 16% rent. The median year built is 1986.
| Cost | Quitman County | Georgia figure | Higher or lower |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent-burdened renters | 0% | 52% | -52.4 pts |
| Owners | 84% | 66% | +18.6 pts |
| Burdened owners | 39% | 26% | +12.5 pts |
| Median home value | $104,600 | $303,300 | 66% lower |
| Median gross rent | $918/mo | $1,393/mo | 34% lower |
Quitman County owners: get one secured and one unsecured quote, then compare the total cost and what you would put up as collateral (side by side).
Places inside Quitman County
Georgetown-Quitman County is the only Census place mainly inside Quitman County, with about 2,264 of the county's 2,264 residents. None of the 1 has its own city guide, so this page covers all of them.
| Community | Type | Residents | Household income (median) | Rent (median) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown-Quitman County | place | 2,264 | $40,179 | $918 | 0 mi |
Quitman County, Randolph County and other neighbors
The six counties whose centers lie closest to Quitman County's, from 16 to 29 miles away. 4 of the six report a higher median household income than Quitman County; Henry County is highest at $59,931 and Randolph County lowest at $28,380. The list crosses into Alabama, where different lending rules and regulators apply.
| Neighbor | Distance | Income | Rent | Own |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quitman County | - | $40,179 | $918/mo | 84% |
| Randolph County, GA | 16 mi | $28,380 | $606/mo | 52% |
| Clay County, GA | 17 mi | $49,147 | $536/mo | 78% |
| Stewart County, GA | 18 mi | $33,250 | $607/mo | 59% |
| Barbour County, AL | 23 mi | $46,042 | $688/mo | 68% |
| Henry County, AL | 28 mi | $59,931 | $769/mo | 79% |
| Webster County, GA | 29 mi | $46,792 | $658/mo | 77% |
Quitman County demographics against Georgia
College graduates make up 12% of the adult population. The uninsured rate is 14.8%, against 12.4% for Georgia.
| Measure | Quitman County | Gap to Georgia | Gap to typical U.S. county |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment (ACS) | 28.6% | +23.5 pts | +24.2 pts |
| Bachelor's or higher | 12.4% | -22.6 pts | -9.8 pts |
| Median age | 58.4 | +20.8 yrs | +16.9 yrs |
| Work from home | 0.6% | -15.4 pts | -8.1 pts |
| No high school diploma | 19.1% | +8.3 pts | n/a |
| No vehicle | 13.1% | +7.2 pts | +7.7 pts |
| No health insurance | 14.8% | +2.4 pts | +6.9 pts |
| Poverty rate | 15.7% | +2.3 pts | +2.5 pts |
| One-way commute | Share of Quitman County workers |
|---|---|
| Under 15 min | 35.3% |
| 15 to 29 min | 35.9% |
| 30 to 44 min | 4.8% |
| 45 to 59 min | 20.1% |
| 60+ min | 3.9% |
Borrowing situations common in Quitman County
What the Quitman County figures suggest, and what to check first:
- Hospital bills in Quitman County. For the 15% of residents without coverage, the provider's charity-care program comes before any loan (details).
- 24% long commutes. A Quitman County repair bill is often urgent; compare the shop's financing with a loan in writing.
- Manufactured housing (48%). Quitman County owners should get two written repair quotes before borrowing.
- Fixed incomes. Quitman County's median age is 58.4. Social Security and pensions count as income when documented.
Budget math at the Quitman County median
Quitman County at the medians, through a lender's eyes (what DTI means):
- $3,348 a month: gross income for a household at the Quitman County median
- Rent at the median, $918, takes 27% of that
- 35% debt-to-income limit: $254 left for all other debt payments
- Under a 45% cap, $1,507 total minus rent leaves $589
A household below the $40,179 median has less room than this, often none.
Four steps for Quitman County borrowers
Quick steps for Quitman County:
- Price the Quitman County expense first and borrow that amount, no more.
- Collect three written offers and compare APR and total repaid.
- Only work with lenders licensed for Georgia borrowers.
- Confirm the first due date before setting up autopay.
Checking a lender's license in Georgia
Before sharing details with a lender, a Quitman County resident can confirm its license with the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance. Problems with a lender can also go to the CFPB. State-level detail for Quitman County borrowers is in the Georgia guide.
Related local guides
Statewide:
Frequently asked questions
What does a typical Quitman County household make?
About $40,179 a year at the median (ACS 2020-24), 48% below the Georgia median.
How does Quitman County rent compare with Georgia?
$918 locally versus $1,393 for the state, 34% below.
I own my home in Quitman County. Personal loan or HELOC?
A HELOC uses the house as collateral; a personal loan usually does not. With 84% of homes owner-occupied here, many readers can compare both in writing.
Which towns does the Quitman County guide cover?
Every community in the county, unincorporated areas included. The largest of its 1 Census places: Georgetown-Quitman County.
Does living in Quitman County change what I qualify for?
Not in our fit check, which uses only the amount, credit range, income and payments you enter, the same for a Quitman County resident as anyone. Lenders decide under fair-lending law.