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Witt

Illinois · 785 residents · 1.238 sq mi
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Witt has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,250. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 206 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $48,100. With a median age of 48.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 47% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
785
−21%since 2000
from 991 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
634 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 800 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.1
+21%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6037098159201K1990201020202024Witt
2024875
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,250
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,329 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,466
+52%since 2000
from $14,817 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,100
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$500
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $302 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
22.1% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−4%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(984)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.3%(12)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(737)
Black0.9%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(10)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.9%(46)
Diversity Score
6
+365%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+10%since 2000
from 25.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.3%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 87.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 13.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 51.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.7%
−44.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−81.4 ptssince 2013
from 84.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Witt, Illinois?

Witt, Illinois has about 785 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Witt, Illinois?

The typical household in Witt, Illinois earns about $36,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Witt, Illinois expensive?

In Witt, Illinois, the median home is worth about $48,100, and the typical rent is about $500 a month.

How educated are people in Witt, Illinois?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in Witt, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Witt, Illinois?

About 20.7% of people in Witt, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Witt, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Witt, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 67 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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