De Witt County, Illinois Demographics 2026

Name: De Witt County, Illinois Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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De Witt County, Illinois has a population of 15,373, the 70th most populous county in Illinois. The median household income is $71,678 and the median home value is $130,300. The poverty rate is 10.0%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

De Witt County Quick Facts

Population 15,373

Median Household Income $71,678

Median Home Value $130,300

Poverty Rate 10.0%

Unemployment Rate 4.0%

Median Age 43.7 years

Homeownership Rate 78.5%

Affordability Ratio 1.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 23.2%

High School Graduation 94.0%

Cities/Places 8

Population 15,373 70th of 102

Median Income $71,678 14% lower than state

Poverty Rate 10.0%

Unemployment 4.0%

How De Witt County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	15,461	15,373	-0.6%
Median household income	$64,802	$71,678	+10.6%
Median home value	$124,200	$130,300	+4.9%

Median Household Income

De Witt

$71,678

$83,390

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

De Witt

$130,300

$263,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.4%

$25K-$50K 18.5%

$50K-$100K 30.7%

$100K+ 35.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.3%

$10K-$15K

3.1%

$15K-$20K

3.0%

$20K-$25K

5.1%

$25K-$30K

3.3%

$30K-$35K

2.5%

$35K-$40K

6.3%

$40K-$45K

4.5%

$45K-$50K

1.9%

$50K-$60K

7.0%

$60K-$75K

10.8%

$75K-$100K

12.9%

$100K-$125K

13.1%

$125K-$150K

11.3%

$150K-$200K

5.2%

$200K+

5.8%

Employment

4.0% Unemployment Rate State: 5.8%|National: 5.2%

61.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.5%

Renter 21.5%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $903/mo 15.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.3%

18-34

18.1%

35-54

24.9%

55-74

26.8%

75+

8.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 61 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in De Witt County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Clinton	6,985	$62,323	14.5%	$102,800
Farmer City	1,885	$67,067	8.2%	$138,500
Wapella	480	$51,818	3.8%	$98,500
Waynesville	375	$60,000	12.9%	$95,300
Weldon	350	$60,625	17.4%	$100,000
Kenney	349	$82,813	4.9%	$81,500
De Witt	176	$82,188	5.7%	$96,600
Lane	118	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

De Witt County is located in Illinois with a total population of 15,373. It is the 70th most populous county out of 102 in Illinois. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in De Witt County is 43.7 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 39.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in De Witt County is $71,678. This is 14% lower than the state median of $83,390. It is also 11% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.0%. This is 16% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $130,300. Housing costs are 51% lower than the state median of $263,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, De Witt County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 67.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

De Witt County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (92.7% vs 58.1%). The Black or African American population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 13.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.5%) is well below the state average of 18.8%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 5.9%.

Education

23.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 37.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for De Witt County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Illinois and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of De Witt County, Illinois?

De Witt County has a population of 15,373, making it the 70th most populous county in Illinois.

What is the median income in De Witt County?

The median household income in De Witt County is $71,678 with a poverty rate of 10.0%.

How many cities are in De Witt County, Illinois?

De Witt County contains 8 Census-designated places.