De Witt County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17039 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 15,373 | — | #2,135 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $71,678 | -4.6% | #1,071 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.7 years | +12.3% | #1,005 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $130,300 | -53.8% | #2,513 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $903 | -22.4% | #1,423 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.0% | -20.9% | #790 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
De Witt County has a population of 15,373, making it the #2,135 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.7 years, which is 12.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in De Witt County is $71,678, ranking #1,071 out of 3,222 counties — 4.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 10.0% and unemployment stands at 4.0%.
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The median home value in De Witt County is $130,300 (-53.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $903/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.5%.
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96.8% of residents in De Witt County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.5% above the national rate.
About De Witt County, Illinois
De Witt County, Illinois has a total population of 15,373, making it the 2,135th most populous county in the United States. The median age in De Witt County is 43.7 years, which is 12.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in De Witt County is $71,678, which ranks #1,071 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 4.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0%.
The median home value in De Witt County is $130,300, 53.8% below the national median. Renters in De Witt County pay a median gross rent of $903 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In De Witt County, 23.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 31.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.0 min.
De Witt County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.7% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.5%) and Two or More Races (2.3%).
All data for De Witt County, Illinois comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.