Quitman, Texas

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Quitman is a city in Wood County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,030 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Wood County^GR6.

1 Geography
2 Demographics
3 Education
4 Business
5 External links

[edit] Geography

Quitman is located at 32°47′46″N, 95°26′40″W (32.796026, -95.444501)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.8 km² (1.8 mi²), all land.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 2,030 people, 775 households, and 509 families residing in the city. The population density was 426.0/km² (1,103.5/mi²). There were 874 housing units at an average density of 183.4/km² (475.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 90.05% White, 6.40% African American, 0.39% Native American, 0.49% Asian, 1.63% from other races, and 1.03% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.30% of the population.

There were 775 households out of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.5% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.2% were non-families. 32.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 23.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the city the population was spread out with 22.1% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 29.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 86.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,607, and the median income for a family was $39,643. Males had a median income of $28,929 versus $25,060 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,831. About 9.2% of families and 11.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.6% of those under age 18 and 12.8% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] Education

The City of Quitman is served by the Quitman Independent School District.

[edit] Business

Quitman is headquarters of Bank Texas.

[edit] External links

Maps and aerial photos Coordinates: 32.796026° -95.444501°
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