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DeWitt

Arkansas · 3,292 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 $32,383. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $70,300. The poverty rate of 24.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,292
−7%since 2000
from 3,552 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,100 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,187 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.1
+1%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024DeWitt
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,383
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,545 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,091
+35%since 2000
from $13,408 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 25.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Information6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,300
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$569
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $339 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.8%
−29.9 ptssince 2000
from 60.7% in 2000
43.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.5%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+22%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(2,757)
Black20.9%(743)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(19)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.1%(1,530)
2010
White, non-Hispanic73.7%(2,425)
Black21.3%(702)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(106)
Asian0.4%(12)
Other1.6%(52)
Diversity Score51.6%(1,697)
Diversity Score
52
+20%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.4 min
+4%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.8%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.3%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
Female
55.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.7%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in DeWitt, Arkansas?

DeWitt, Arkansas has about 3,292 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in DeWitt, Arkansas?

The typical household in DeWitt, Arkansas earns about $32,383 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 $70,300, and the typical rent is about $569 a month.

How educated are people in DeWitt, Arkansas?

About 12.7% 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 24.0% 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 261 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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