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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

DeWitt

Arkansas · 3,552 residents · 2.992 sq mi
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DeWitt has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,545. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $40,000. The poverty rate of 25.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,552
Unchangedsince 1990
from 3,553 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,187 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1,188 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.8
+4%since 1990
from 37.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024DeWitt
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,545
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,333 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,408
+38%since 1990
from $9,699 in 1990
US average: $21,522
25.1%
−5.0 ptssince 1990
from 30.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$40,000
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$339
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $277 in 1990
US average: $602
60.7%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 61.2% in 1990
39.3% rent
1.8
−19%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(2,800)
Black21.2%(753)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score41.8%(1,484)
2000
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(2,757)
Black20.9%(743)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(19)
Asian0.2%(8)
Diversity Score43.1%(1,530)
43
+3%since 1990
from 42 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.8%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 6.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.0%
+12.8 ptssince 1990
from 53.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.5%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 1.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.9 min
−22%since 1990
from 16.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in DeWitt, Arkansas?

DeWitt, Arkansas has about 3,552 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in DeWitt, Arkansas?

The typical household in DeWitt, Arkansas earns about $22,545 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is DeWitt, Arkansas expensive?

In DeWitt, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $40,000, and the typical rent is about $339 a month.

How educated are people in DeWitt, Arkansas?

About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in DeWitt, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in DeWitt, Arkansas?

About 25.1% of people in DeWitt, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has DeWitt, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, DeWitt, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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