Quitman is a city in Wood County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,809 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Wood County. It is most notable for being the birthplace of Academy Award-winning actress Sissy Spacek. Established in 1850, the city's slogan is "Come Grow With Us."GeographyQuitman is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.8 square miles, all land.ClimateThe 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.DemographicsAs of the census of 2010, there were 1809 people, 775 households, and 509 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,103.5 people per square mile (426.0/km²). There were 874 housing units at an average density of 475.1 per square mile (183.4/km²). 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.
