Quitman, Texas
Quitman: City in Wood County, Texas
About
Quitman is a city located in the county of Wood in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,809 and a population density of 370 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,859 inhabitants.
The city was created 175 years ago in 1849.
Quick Facts about Quitman
| Population : | 1,859 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Wood County |
| Postal code : | 75783 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 903 |
| Area : | 4.88 km2 |
| Altitude : | 413 feet / 126 meters |
| Capital city : | Quitman is capital of Wood County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1850 (175 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 00:05:28 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 381 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 2.69% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Quitman is located at 32°47'45"N 95°27'4"W (32.7959600, -95.4510600).
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Demographics
The population of Quitman increased by 2.69% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,809 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,803 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,793 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,788 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,792 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,795 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,808 | 0.72% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,818 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,843 | 1.36% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,849 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,859 | 0.54% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 11,335 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 7,790 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 45.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 12,832 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 7,620 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 29.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 12.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.9% |
| White only, percent : | 93.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 3.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 0.4% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 5.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 89.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 520 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 6.4% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 96.0% |
Quitman zip code is 75783.
County name: Wood, County
fips: 48499
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 96.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $331,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,092 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $503 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,453 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,531 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.95 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 10.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 99.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 96.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 98.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 3.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 1.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 4,694 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 2,309 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | NA |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 32.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $130,918 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $50,828 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 0.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 648 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 269 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 264 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 35 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 593 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 66 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 565 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,969.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 3.87 |
People born in Quitman (6)
People born in Quitman, including actress and singer Sissy Spacek, Member of the Texas House of Representatives Bryan Hughes, baseball player Dee Sanders, .
List
- Thomas Morrow Reavley (American judge) he was born in 21/06/1921
- Charles T. Bowling (American painter (1891-1985)) he was born in 01/01/1891
- Joe Bob Smith (Canadian football player) he was born in 27/10/1934
Schools in Quitman
College & universities near Quitman, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 225885 | Jarvis Christian College | Hawkins (TX) | 75765-1470 |
| 485537 | University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler | Tyler (TX) | 75708-3154 |
| 228884 | Texas College | Tyler (TX) | 75702 |
| 382902 | Star College of Cosmetology 2 | Tyler (TX) | 75702-8214 |
| 229355 | Tyler Junior College | Tyler (TX) | 75701 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Quitman, TX
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | Mineola | 115 East Front St. | RAIL |
| TYL | Tyler, TX | 303 North Bois D'Arc Street | BUS |
| LVW | Longview | 905 Pacific Ave. | RAIL |
| MHL | Marshall | 800 North Washington Street - suite 2 | RAIL |
| MSQ | Mesquite, TX | 1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n | BUS |
Post offices near Quitman
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Quitman Post Office | Quitman (TX) | 75783 |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Quitman , Georgia city in Brooks County, Georgia, United States of America with a population of 3,625 people.
- Quitman , Mississippi human settlement in Clarke County, Mississippi, United States of America with a population of 2,041 people.
- Quitman , Arkansas city in Arkansas, USA with a population of 710 people.
- Quitman , Louisiana village in Jackson Parish, Louisiana, United States with a population of 170 people.
Other cities in Wood County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wood County , TX.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Mineola | 4,951 | City in Wood County, Texas |
| Winnsboro | 3,330 | City in Wood and Franklin counties in Texas, United States |
| Gunter | 1,666 | City in Grayson County, Texas, United States |
| Hawkins | 1,345 | City in Texas, USA |
| Alba | 550 | Town in the U. |
| Yantis | 425 | Town of the United States |
| Westbrook | 252 | City in Texas, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Quitman distances to largest Texas cities
