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De Witt

Illinois · 160 residents · 0.237 sq mi
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De Witt has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,875. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $85,000. With a median age of 53.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
160
−15%since 2000
from 188 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
675 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 793 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.0
+19%since 2000
from 44.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1151481812132461990201020202024De Witt
2024176
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,875
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,340
+26%since 2000
from $18,552 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.3%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade16.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing10.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance10.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services5.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,000
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,025
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $381 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
93.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
6.3% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+18%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(183)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.4%(3)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(155)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(2)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other5%(8)
Diversity Score15.7%(25)
Diversity Score
16
+1059%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
50.4 min
+291%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.6%
+12.6 ptssince 2011
from 46.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.2%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
57.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−77.6 ptssince 2013
from 79.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in De Witt, Illinois?

De Witt, Illinois has about 160 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in De Witt, Illinois?

The typical household in De Witt, Illinois earns about $51,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is De Witt, Illinois expensive?

In De Witt, Illinois, the median home is worth about $85,000, and the typical rent is about $1,025 a month.

How educated are people in De Witt, Illinois?

About 8.2% of adults age 25 and over in De Witt, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in De Witt, Illinois?

About 16.3% of people in De Witt, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has De Witt, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, De Witt, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 34 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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