City · Michigan
DeWitt, Michigan
DeWitt, city, in Clinton County, Michigan. DeWitt had 4,795 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 4,776 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 4,777 (±24). GEOID 2622120.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,795
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,776 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,777 ±24
Median household income
$110,341
±$12,152 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$309,900
±$25,038 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$1,072
±$119 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
Where is DeWitt and what county is it in?
DeWitt is a city in Clinton County, Michigan. It covers 2.8 square miles of land, 1,683 residents per square mile in 2020.
DeWitt is in the Lansing-East Lansing, MI metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
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 4,795 people lived in DeWitt on July 1, 2025, up 0.5% since 2020, in line with Michigan (+0.5%). The 2020 Census counted 4,776 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 4,777 (±24).
| Measure | DeWitt | Clinton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,777 ±24 | 79,626 | +86 |
| Households | 1,762 ±122 | 31,639 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.65 ±0.18 | 2.49 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,795 ±123 | 33,315 | no clear change |
DeWitt's population since 2000
From 4,702 in 2000 to 4,795 in 2025: up 2.0%. 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; 24.7% are under 18 and 17.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 84.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 6.7%. 3.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | DeWitt | Clinton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.9 ±2.5 | 41.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.7% ±3.2 pts | 21.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.9% ±3.7 pts | 18.8% | – |
| Male | 47.0% ±3.4 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.7% ±3.0 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 84.9% ±5.2 pts | 87.3% | −6.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.8% ±1.4 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 1.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.2% ±2.3 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 2.4% ±3.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.1% ±1.7 pts | 2.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.1% ±1.9 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.9% ±2.1 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 10.6% ±3.8 pts | 12.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.2% ±1.8 pts | 2.9% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 98.0% ±1.3 pts | 95.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 51.0% ±6.0 pts | 35.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 22.8% ±4.8 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.2% ±3.1 pts | 89.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8% ±1.1 pts | 1.2% | – |
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 1,762 households earn less than $110,341 a year (±$12,152), against $88,210 in Clinton County and $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 it was $118,175 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | DeWitt | Clinton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $110,341 ±$12,152 | $88,210 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $129,398 ±$14,510 | $112,690 | – |
| Per capita income | $52,663 ±$6,103 | $45,810 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 5.6% ±2.7 pts | 9.7% | +4.5 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.5% ±5.9 pts | 11.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 2.9% ±2.0 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% ±1.7 pts | 96.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.9% ±2.9 pts | 90.3% | – |
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 82.5% of DeWitt's occupied homes and renters 17.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $309,900 by its owner (±$25,038). The median renter pays $1,072 a month including utilities, and 26.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | DeWitt | Clinton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $309,900 ±$25,038 | $259,500 | +$57,362 |
| Median gross rent | $1,072 ±$119 | $1,092 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 26.2% ±14.6 pts | 36.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,931 ±$164 | $1,726 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 82.5% ±4.5 pts | 82.2% | +6.4 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 17.5% ±4.5 pts | 17.8% | – |
| Housing units | 1,795 ±123 | 33,315 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.1% ±5.2 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 78.4% ±4.9 pts | 77.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.8% ±2.1 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 13.3% ±4.6 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.9% ±3.3 pts | 16.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 2.8% | – |
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 0 new housing units in DeWitt in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 2.3 across Michigan.
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?
70.2% of DeWitt's workers drive alone and 20.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.1%.
| Measure | DeWitt | Clinton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.1% ±5.0 pts | 63.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% ±1.7 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 70.2% ±5.1 pts | 76.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.6% ±3.1 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 1.1% ±1.4 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 20.0% ±4.1 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.0 min ±2.3 | 23.9 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?
2 census tracts lie mostly in DeWitt, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $118,864 (Tract 101.05) to $119,904 (Tract 101.08).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 101.08Clinton County | 4,549 | $119,904 |
| Tract 101.05Clinton County | 3,659 | $118,864 |
| Tract 101.07Clinton County | 4,092 | $106,500 |
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 Michigan?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, DeWitt is the 5,014th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 157th-most populous of 533 in Michigan.
DeWitt ranks 91st of 1,354 places in Michigan with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 157th | 533 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 671st | 1,281 |
| Residents per square mile | 186th | 1,356 |
| Median household income | 91st | 1,354 |
| Per capita income | 143rd | 1,355 |
| Median home value | 204th | 1,354 |
| Median gross rent | 434th | 1,212 |
| Poverty rate | 1,010th | 1,213 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 85th | 1,350 |
| Median age | 787th | 1,356 |
| Owner-occupied share | 824th | 1,356 |
| Work from home | 98th | 1,062 |
| Travel time to work | 873rd | 1,356 |
DeWitt's figures with every place in Michigan (CSV)
Every place in Michigan, 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?
16 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.