the average family size was 3.26. In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.1% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 78.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 68.6 males. The median income for a household in the city was $20,924, and the median income for a family was $24,154. Males had a median income of $22,727 versus $17,391 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,594. About 31.2% of families and 34.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 46.7% of those under age 18 and 20.9% of those age 65 or over. Industry The prevalent industries in Quitman are farming and automotive. Cass Burch Automotive Group is located in downtown Quitman, with both Dodge Chrysler Jeep & Ram and Chevrolet dealerships represented. Climate The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Quitman has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. Education Schools for Quitman are Quitman Elementary School, Brooks County Middle School, and Brooks County High School. Media Radio station WGOV-FM 96.7 is licensed to broadcast from Quitman. The Quitman Free Press, a weekly newspaper, is the official legal publication for Brooks County. It has been in operation since 1876. Notable people Nellie Weldon Cocroft - ragtime composer, born in Quitman Edna Cain Daniel, writer, journalist, long-time publisher of the Quitman Free Press Dana A. Dorsey - Banker, realtor, business executive, and philanthropist. Child of freed slaves. Henry L. Reaves - politician, farmer, and cattleman James Lord Pierpont - songwriter of Jingle Bells, church organist, taught at the Quitman Academy. Uncle of J.P. Morgan. References External links Cities in Georgia (U.S. state) Cities in Brooks County, Georgia County seats in Georgia (U.S. state) Cities in the Valdosta metropolitan area