Quitman
City in Brooks County, Georgia
Quitman is a city in Brooks County, Georgia, with 4,064 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 190 ft (58 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dixie, 6.4 miles W.
- 4,064residents (2020 Census)
- 190 ftelevation · 58 m
- 4.1 sq miland area · 10.7 km²
- 985 / sq mipopulation density
- 31643ZIP code
About Quitman
Quitman is a city in and the county seat of Brooks County, Georgia, United States. The population was 4,064 in 2020. The Quitman Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Quitman was the home of James Pierpont, author of the song "Jingle Bells" (1857), and uncle of American financier J.P. Morgan. Pierpont was an organist for the First Presbyterian Church. James' daughter, Lillie, was Quitman's first librarian in 1880.
A local Quitman ordinance prohibits chickens from crossing the road.
It is called "Camellia City", as the tree grows in profusion around the area.
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Living in Quitman
- Median household income
- $19,324
- Median home value
- $110,700
- Median rent
- $691/mo
- Median age
- 45.8
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Quitman had 4,064 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,064 |
|---|---|
| Density | 985 per sq mi (380 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Quitman at a glance
| State | Georgia (GA) |
|---|---|
| County | Brooks County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 4,064 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.13 sq mi (10.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 190 ft (58 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.7845° N, 83.5605° W |
| ZIP code | 31643 |
| Official website | cityofquitmanga.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1363224 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Quitman
- Dixie6.4 mi W
- Morven11.6 mi N
- Barwick13.0 mi NW
- Boston13.6 mi W
- Remerton15.5 mi E
- Pavo16.1 mi NW
- Clyattville16.4 mi SE
- Valdosta17.3 mi E
- Hahira18.0 mi NE
- Berlin19.9 mi N
- Dasher20.3 mi E
- Cecil20.7 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Quitman
What county is Quitman in?
Quitman is in Brooks County, Georgia.
What is the population of Quitman, GA?
4,064 people lived in Quitman at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Quitman, GA?
The ZIP code of Quitman is 31643.
What is the elevation of Quitman?
190 feet (58 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Quitman?
Dixie (6.4 mi), Morven (11.6 mi), Barwick (13.0 mi), Boston (13.6 mi), Remerton (15.5 mi).
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