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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

DeWitt County

Texas · 20,013 residents · 908.976 sq mi
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DeWitt County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,714. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $49,600. Households here earn about 28% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,013
+6%since 1990
from 18,840 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
22 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 21 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
40.1
+7%since 1990
from 37.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,714
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,041 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,780
+55%since 1990
from $9,564 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
19.6%
−5.7 ptssince 1990
from 25.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,600
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$344
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $264 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
76.5%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 73.9% in 1990
23.5% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−11%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic76.2%(14,360)
Black11.3%(2,132)
Hispanic / Latino23.9%(4,502)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score70.7%(13,326)
2000
White, non-Hispanic60.8%(12,168)
Black10.8%(2,158)
Hispanic / Latino27.2%(5,452)
Asian0.2%(34)
Diversity Score66.9%(13,389)
Diversity Score
67
−5%since 1990
from 71 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 9.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.9%
+12.7 ptssince 1990
from 55.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
−13%since 1990
from 21.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare DeWitt County to nearby counties

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DEWITT COUNTY VS
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Frequently asked

How many people live in DeWitt County, Texas?

DeWitt County, Texas has about 20,013 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in DeWitt County, Texas?

The typical household in DeWitt County, Texas earns about $28,714 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is DeWitt County, Texas expensive?

In DeWitt County, Texas, the median home is worth about $49,600, and the typical rent is about $344 a month.

How educated are people in DeWitt County, Texas?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in DeWitt County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in DeWitt County, Texas?

About 19.6% of people in DeWitt County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has DeWitt County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, DeWitt County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,173 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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6 census tracts
Census Tract 9703Census Tract 9701Census Tract 9704Census Tract 9702.02Census Tract 9705Census Tract 9702.01
6 ZIP codes
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