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DeWitt, Arkansas
DeWitt, city, in Arkansas County, Arkansas. DeWitt had 2,791 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 8.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 3,056 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,933 (±20). GEOID 0518790.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,791
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,056 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,933 ±20
Median household income
$47,798
±$7,760 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $60,773
Median home value
$75,700
±$18,348 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $188,000
Median gross rent
$853
±$142 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $947
Where is DeWitt and what county is it in?
DeWitt is a city in Arkansas County, Arkansas. It covers 3.0 square miles of land, 1,021 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in DeWitt, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,791 people lived in DeWitt on July 1, 2025, down 8.3% since 2020, while Arkansas grew 3.4%. The 2020 Census counted 3,056 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,933 (±20).
| Measure | DeWitt | Arkansas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,933 ±20 | 16,515 | −158 |
| Households | 1,022 ±103 | 6,705 | −204 |
| Average household size | 2.68 ±0.26 | 2.42 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,199 ±125 | 8,696 | −279 |
DeWitt's population since 2000
From 3,552 in 2000 to 2,791 in 2025: down 21.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for DeWitt as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in DeWitt?
The median resident of DeWitt is 41.9 years old; 24.4% are under 18 and 18.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 64.1%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 24.9%.
| Measure | DeWitt | Arkansas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.9 ±3.7 | 41.4 | +7.6 |
| Under 18 years | 24.4% ±4.6 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.1% ±4.1 pts | 20.1% | – |
| Male | 51.3% ±3.9 pts | 48.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.8% ±6.6 pts | 4.1% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 64.1% ±9.3 pts | 67.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 24.9% ±7.4 pts | 26.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.1% ±1.3 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.2% ±4.1 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.9% ±3.3 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.2% ±3.2 pts | 5.5% | – |
| With a disability | 25.3% ±6.9 pts | 20.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.4% ±4.0 pts | 9.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.9% ±4.8 pts | 85.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 7.2% ±3.6 pts | 13.6% | −9.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 71.1% ±7.5 pts | 85.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in DeWitt earn?
Half of DeWitt's 1,022 households earn less than $47,798 a year (±$7,760), against $53,164 in Arkansas County and $60,773 in Arkansas. In 2015-2019 it was $44,485 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 25.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | DeWitt | Arkansas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $47,798 ±$7,760 | $53,164 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $56,208 ±$9,742 | $70,504 | – |
| Per capita income | $22,087 ±$3,902 | $29,569 | −$5,647 |
| People below the poverty line | 25.9% ±8.3 pts | 19.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 29.0% ±15.2 pts | 25.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.0% ±5.6 pts | 14.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 85.7% ±7.4 pts | 89.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 76.0% ±8.3 pts | 82.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in DeWitt?
Owners occupy 53.8% of DeWitt's occupied homes and renters 46.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $75,700 by its owner (±$18,348). The median renter pays $853 a month including utilities, and 56.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | DeWitt | Arkansas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $75,700 ±$18,348 | $138,100 | −$28,294 |
| Median gross rent | $853 ±$142 | $843 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 56.2% ±14.1 pts | 44.5% | +28.6 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $964 ±$306 | $1,181 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 53.8% ±9.6 pts | 64.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 46.2% ±9.6 pts | 35.4% | – |
| Housing units | 1,199 ±125 | 8,696 | −279 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±7.0 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±8.1 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.1% ±6.8 pts | 73.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 11.8% ±5.0 pts | 13.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.6% ±3.4 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.9% ±4.7 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 12.2% ±6.9 pts | 8.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is DeWitt building?
Builders took permits for 1 new housing units in DeWitt in 2025 (1 in single-family houses), 0.4 per 1,000 residents against 5.0 across Arkansas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in DeWitt work and get to work?
76.0% of DeWitt's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 13.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 14.2%.
| Measure | DeWitt | Arkansas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 49.4% ±6.9 pts | 60.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 14.2% ±8.4 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 76.0% ±8.5 pts | 83.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 18.5% ±8.1 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±4.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.5% ±0.9 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.0% ±5.3 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 13.8 min ±3.6 | 18.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in DeWitt?
1 census tract lies mostly in DeWitt, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4807Arkansas County | 2,839 | $48,660 |
| Tract 4806Arkansas County | 1,724 | $63,623 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in DeWitt) · Census block assignment files
How does DeWitt compare with other places in Arkansas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, DeWitt is the 6,570th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 108th-most populous of 500 in Arkansas.
DeWitt ranks 118th of 194 places in Arkansas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 108th | 500 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 169th | 182 |
| Residents per square mile | 39th | 197 |
| Median household income | 118th | 194 |
| Per capita income | 168th | 197 |
| Median home value | 185th | 193 |
| Median gross rent | 85th | 186 |
| Poverty rate | 40th | 172 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 183rd | 189 |
| Median age | 53rd | 196 |
| Owner-occupied share | 152nd | 197 |
| Travel time to work | 191st | 197 |
DeWitt's figures with every place in Arkansas (CSV)
Every place in Arkansas, sortable · Compare DeWitt with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for DeWitt?
17 of the 57 figures for DeWitt on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for DeWitt are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in DeWitt.