Quitman County, MS population by race
The table below shows Quitman County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,531 | 25.04% |
| Black or African American | 4,398 | 71.95% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 19 | 0.31% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 2 | 0.03% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 155 | 2.54% |
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Quitman County population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Quitman County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Quitman County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Quitman County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 25.04% are white, 71.95% are Black or African American, 0.31% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.13% are Asian, 0.03% are some other race and 2.54% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Quitman County, MS population by race.
The largest racial group in Quitman County is Black or African American with a population of 4,398 (71.95% of the total population).
Quitman County 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of Black or African American population in the county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Quitman County is Black or African American with a population of 4,398 (71.95% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 155 (2.54% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Quitman County, MS
By ethnicity, 26 (0.43% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 6,087 (99.57% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Quitman County, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 4,391 (72.14% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Quitman County, MS Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Quitman County's Non-Hispanic population.
Quitman County Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 1,514 | 24.87% |
| Black or African American alone | 4,391 | 72.14% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 19 | 0.31% |
| Asian alone | 8 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 155 | 2.55% |
Among the Hispanic population in Quitman County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 15 (57.69% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Quitman County, MS Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Quitman County's Hispanic population.
Quitman County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 11 | 42.31% |
| Puerto Rican | 15 | 57.69% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Quitman County, MS is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0.43% of Quitman County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Quitman County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 15 (57.69% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Quitman County, MS have?
Quitman County, MS has 4,398 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 71.95% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Quitman County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Quitman County, MS?
With 99.57% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Quitman County.
That being said, with a 25.04% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Quitman County.
What is the majority race in Quitman County, MS?
With a population of 4,398 (71.95% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Quitman County.
Whites are second largest race in Quitman County, with 25.04% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
