DeWitt County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

DeWitt County is located in Texas with a total population of 19,853. It is the 123rd most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in DeWitt County is 41.8 years. This is 18% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in DeWitt County is $64,014. This is 16% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 18% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.9%. This is 15% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 19% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $167,200. Housing costs are 36% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, DeWitt County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in DeWitt County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 53.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 35.3%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

15.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 52% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.4%.