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Quitman, GA


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Quitman, Georgia

Quitman, Georgia, in Brooks county, is 49 miles NE of Tallahassee, Florida (center to center) and 117 miles W of Jacksonville, Florida. The city has a population of 4,638.

The People and Families of Quitman

In Quitman, about 34% of adults are married. Quitman is known for its large population of single adults.

There is an unusually large share of women in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Quitman had a median family income of $24,154.

Political Inclinations

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

Quitman Housing

About 57% of housing units in Quitman are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Quitman, 94% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in the city than in most places of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 7%Quitman Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Quitman Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Quitman Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Quitman Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Quitman, GA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity107
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Senior Citizens79
Age of the Population36
Well-Paid Single Men12
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size87
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults55
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income11
People in Middle Class or Better11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Public Transportation Use98
Walking and Biking to Work88
Working at Home57

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
Affordability of Property Taxes87
People Living Alone77
Housing Recently Built51
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime24
Low Violent Crime11

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