Quitman County, Mississippi Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Quitman County, Mississippi
Quitman County, Mississippi Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
5,774
Median Age
41.2
Male Median
37.7
Female Median
43.9
Quitman County, Mississippi Population Growth

Quitman County, Mississippi Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -32.5%%.
-32.5%% Growth
Quitman County, Mississippi Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Quitman County, Mississippi Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 41.2 | 5,774 |
| 2023 | 41.0 | 5,908 |
| 2022 | 40.1 | 6,113 |
| 2021 | 40.1 | 6,327 |
| 2020 | 40.1 | 7,038 |
| 2019 | 38.7 | 7,187 |
| 2018 | 38.4 | 7,372 |
| 2017 | 37.9 | 7,537 |
| 2016 | 39.0 | 7,634 |
| 2015 | 38.5 | 7,761 |
| 2014 | 38.5 | 7,902 |
| 2013 | 38.5 | 8,028 |
| 2012 | 38.5 | 8,171 |
| 2011 | 38.3 | 8,378 |
| 2010 | 37.6 | 8,551 |
Quitman County, Mississippi Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 6.9% |
| 5–17 | 16.2% |
| 18–24 | 8.2% |
| 25–34 | 13.3% |
| 35–54 | 23.2% |
| 55–64 | 13.8% |
| 65+ | 18.4% |
Dependency Ratios for Quitman County, Mississippi
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 70.9
- Youth Dependency:
- 39.5
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 31.4
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Quitman County, Mississippi
The median age in Quitman County, Mississippi is 41.2 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Quitman County, Mississippi is 5,774.
In Quitman County, Mississippi, seniors (ages 65+) make up 18.4% of the population, while children under 18 represent 16.2%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Quitman County, Mississippi is aging.