1st Advantage MortgageThe median Quitman County household earns $32,412, and 30% of residents live below the poverty line. A loan makes sense only if its total cost beats your alternatives and the payment fits your budget. Check the lender's Mississippi license first.
On this page
- A quick profile of Quitman County
- Work, industries and travel time in Quitman County
- What Quitman County households earn
- Rent, home values and ownership in Quitman County
- Cities, towns and CDPs in Quitman County
- Quitman County and the counties next door
- What a median Quitman County budget can carry
- People and households in Quitman County
- Reading the Quitman County data as a borrower
- Lender oversight for Quitman County
- Before you sign
- Related local guides
- Frequently asked questions
A quick profile of Quitman County
The latest five-year Census estimate puts Quitman County's population at 5,774; only 79 of Mississippi's 82 county-level areas are larger. It covers 405 square miles of land, or about 14 people per square mile. It sits outside every metropolitan statistical area in the July 2023 OMB delineation. The Census Bureau counts 6 places in the county (5 incorporated, 1 census-designated); the largest is Marks, with about 1,377 residents, or 24% of the county. Small populations mean wide margins of error, so read every Quitman County figure on this page as a rough guide.
Work, industries and travel time in Quitman County
By the Census industry count, 23% of employed Quitman County residents work in education and health care and 13% in manufacturing. Public administration stands out: 13% of workers here, versus 5% statewide. Averaged over the five survey years, 12.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking. 28% of commuters travel 45 minutes or more each way, and 7% work from home.
| Where residents work | Quitman County | Difference from Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Education and health care | 22.9% | -2.5 pts |
| Manufacturing | 13.1% | +0.1 pts |
| Public administration | 12.7% | +7.6 pts |
| Professional and administrative services | 9.7% | +2.2 pts |
| Transportation, warehousing and utilities | 8.9% | +1.5 pts |
| Arts, lodging and food service | 7.2% | -1.5 pts |
Where long drives are the norm, a car repair is one of the most common surprise bills. A small repair fund can keep a breakdown from turning into a loan.
What Quitman County households earn
Half of Quitman County households take in less than $32,412 a year and half take in more, 43% below the Mississippi median of $56,447. That places it 80th among Mississippi's 82 county-level areas.
| Household income | Quitman County | vs Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Under $35,000 | 52.2% | +19.7 pts |
| $35,000 to $99,999 | 37.0% | -4.3 pts |
| $100,000 to $199,999 | 8.2% | -12.3 pts |
| $200,000 or more | 2.6% | -3.2 pts |
Some 52% of households here live on less than $35,000 a year; 11% have six-figure incomes. 29.6% of residents fall below the federal poverty line (statewide: 18.9%). The Gini index of income inequality is 0.487 (0 is perfect equality). For a borrower in Quitman County, the county median is only context: a lender looks at the income you can document, so pay stubs, benefit letters or tax returns matter more than any average.
Rent, home values and ownership in Quitman County
Median gross rent, utilities included, comes to $672 in Quitman County versus $954 statewide. By the Census definition, 43% of Quitman County renters are cost-burdened. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $69,600, about 2.1 times the median household income. The ownership rate is 65%.
| Home costs | Quitman County | Mississippi | U.S. middle county |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $672/mo | $954/mo | $877/mo |
| Median home value | $69,600 | $169,800 | $185,300 |
| Owners | 65% | 70% | 75% |
| Rent-burdened renters | 43% | 51% | 45% |
| Burdened owners | 47% | 26% | n/a |
| Mobile homes | 17.5% | 14.4% | n/a |
Cities, towns and CDPs in Quitman County
The table lists the 6 largest of 6 Census places in Quitman County, by population. Together all 6 hold about 3,271 people, so roughly 43% of residents live outside any named place. Incomes vary by place: $32,132 at the median in Marks, $21,574 in Lambert. Rent is cheapest in Crowder ($453) and steepest in Marks ($876). None of the 6 has its own city guide, so this page covers all of them.
| Place in county | Status | Population (ACS) | Median HH income | Monthly rent | Distance from center |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marks | city | 1,377 | $32,132 | $876 | 1 mi |
| Lambert | town | 792 | $21,574 | $725 | 4 mi |
| Crowder | town | 606 | $27,273 | $453 | 10 mi |
| Sledge | town | 270 | $43,750 | $774 | 13 mi |
| Falcon | town | 144 | n/a | $675 | 10 mi |
| Darling | CDP | 82 | n/a | n/a | 7 mi |
CDP: census-designated place, an unincorporated community mapped for statistics.
Quitman County and the counties next door
Nearest neighbors first, measured between county centers (18 to 34 miles). Income ranges from $37,461 in Coahoma County to $69,704 in Tate County; all six of these neighbors top Quitman County's median. Some neighbors are in Arkansas. Lender licensing is state by state, so a loan for a Quitman County resident follows Mississippi rules.
| Nearby county | Center to center | Household income | Gross rent | Owner-occupied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quitman County | - | $32,412 | $672/mo | 65% |
| Coahoma County, MS | 18 mi | $37,461 | $749/mo | 52% |
| Panola County, MS | 20 mi | $45,945 | $874/mo | 71% |
| Tallahatchie County, MS | 22 mi | $37,466 | $732/mo | 65% |
| Tunica County, MS | 28 mi | $39,364 | $977/mo | 40% |
| Tate County, MS | 34 mi | $69,704 | $963/mo | 76% |
| Phillips County, AR | 34 mi | $40,134 | $737/mo | 51% |
What a median Quitman County budget can carry
Lenders compare monthly debt payments with gross monthly income, the debt-to-income ratio. For a Quitman County household at the medians it works out like this; treat it as an illustration only.
- Monthly gross at the median, Quitman County: $2,701
- Rent at the median, $672, takes 25% of that
- $273: what a 35% ratio leaves once rent is paid
- Under a 45% cap, $1,215 total minus rent leaves $543
Two-income households and single earners in Quitman County land in very different places on this math, so run it for your own budget.
People and households in Quitman County
Degree holders: 17% of adults over 25. 12.5% of residents have no health coverage.
| Residents | Quitman County | Mississippi | Middle U.S. county |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.2 | 38.6 | 41.5 |
| Bachelor's or higher | 17.1% | 25.1% | 22.2% |
| No high school diploma | 18.9% | 12.9% | n/a |
| No health insurance | 12.5% | 11.0% | 7.8% |
| No vehicle | 10.9% | 6.3% | 5.4% |
| Work from home | 7.2% | 5.9% | 8.7% |
| Poverty rate | 29.6% | 18.9% | 13.2% |
| Unemployment (ACS) | 12.4% | 5.8% | 4.4% |
| Commute length | Quitman County |
|---|---|
| Under 15 min | 26.2% |
| 15 to 29 min | 25.6% |
| 30 to 44 min | 20.1% |
| 45 to 59 min | 8.2% |
| 60+ min | 19.9% |
Reading the Quitman County data as a borrower
A few patterns in the Quitman County data, and the practical point behind each:
- Uninsured care. 12% lack coverage here; nonprofit hospitals must publish an assistance policy, so ask for it first (guide).
- Commuter costs. 28% drive 45 minutes or more. Compare shop financing with a loan, and keep a small repair fund.
- Repairs on manufactured housing. With 18% of homes here, compare a personal loan with any dealer or park repair program.
- Free help first. 30% of residents live below the poverty line; utility, rent and food programs cost nothing to repay (free options).
Lender oversight for Quitman County
Quitman County borrowers fall under statewide rules, enforced by the Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance. Federal complaints: consumerfinance.gov. The Mississippi guide covers state rules in more detail.
Before you sign
Quick steps for Quitman County:
- Write down what the expense costs; a smaller loan costs less.
- Line up offers side by side: APR, fees in dollars, total cost.
- Check the license, then the reviews, then the offer.
- Ask about early-payoff penalties.
Related local guides
For statewide rules and data, see the Mississippi guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median household income in Quitman County?
$32,412 a year in the 2020 to 2024 Census survey, versus $56,447 for Mississippi. It ranks 80th of 82 in the state.
Is Quitman County expensive for renters?
Median rent is $672 against $954 statewide, and 43% of renter households are cost-burdened.
What are the biggest places in Quitman County?
By population: Marks, Lambert, Crowder, Sledge, Falcon. The county has 6 Census places in all.
Does my county matter to the questionnaire?
Only your state does. Whether you live in Quitman County or elsewhere in Mississippi, the same rules apply.
Who do I complain to about a lender in Quitman County?
Start with the Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance, then the CFPB complaint portal. Keep copies of every message.