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Quitman, AR


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Quitman, Arkansas

Quitman, Arkansas, in Cleburne county, is 42 miles N of North Little Rock, Arkansas (center to center) and 123 miles W of Memphis, Tennessee. The city has a population of 714.

The People and Families of Quitman

In Quitman, about 60% of adults are married. One thing visitors notice about Quitman is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

There is an unusually large share of women in the city. Quitman benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Quitman had a median family income of $31,964. An unusual characteristic of Quitman is the share of people in it who work at home.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Quitman Housing

About 70% of housing units in Quitman are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction.

Commuting

In Quitman, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Quitman strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Quitman Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Quitman, AR

Comparing Quitman to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Female Share of the Population98
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population68
Well-Paid Single Women36
Male Share of the Population23
Well-Paid Single Men24
Racial Diversity21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married46
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty48
People in Middle Class or Better25
Median Family Income25
College Educated Adults23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work77
Public Transportation Use67
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built98
Affordability of Property Taxes95
People Living Alone89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Affordability of Rents76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
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