The Town FilesQuitman County, Mississippi
5,774 people. The median home is worth $69,600 (typical Mississippi town: $124,700) and the median household earns $32,412.
Towns in Quitman County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marks | 1,444 | $96,700 | $32,132 | 38.9 |
| Lambert | 1,273 | $62,300 | $21,574 | 51.0 |
| Crowder | 573 | $49,600 | $27,273 | 32.1 |
People and housing
| Quitman County | Typical Mississippi town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $69,600 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $672 | $820 |
| Median household income | $32,412 | $45,965 |
| Median age | 41.2 | 37.3 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.1% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 29.6% | 22.9% |
Jobs and pay
1,001 jobs in 2024, average pay $35,517 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 288 storm events in Quitman County from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Quitman County has been included in 22 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4899: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3640: Severe Winter Storm |
| October 22, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4626: Hurricane Ida |
| August 28, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3569: Hurricane Ida |
| May 4, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4598: Severe Winter Storms |
| April 16, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4536: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).