Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.30 |
| Below Poverty | 10.2% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 30.4% ▼ 22% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.0% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 84 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,692 (36.7%) |
| Some College | 1,504 (15%) |
| Associates | 1,749 (17.4%) |
| Bachelors | 824 (8.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,199 (21.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $67,705 ▼ 11% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $126,751 ▼ 55% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $818/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 7,109 |
| Vacant Units | 632 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
De Witt County is located in Illinois and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 15,031 residents. With a median age of 43.92, it is a middle-aged county.
De Witt County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $67,704 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.0%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 10.2% is near the national average.
Housing in De Witt County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $126,751 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $818. Homeownership rates are high at 76.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of De Witt County are primarily White (93.05%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 30.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
De Witt County, IL is a solidly middle-class area in Illinois. The 8 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61727 | Clinton | 9,114 | $61,614 | $115,700 | $912 | 4.5% | 30.3% |
| 61735 | Dewitt | 412 | $88,173 | $264,800 | — | 4.4% | 46.3% |
| 61842 | Farmer City | 2,577 | $79,167 | $152,000 | $514 | 7.1% | 29.4% |
| 61749 | Kenney | 619 | $56,250 | $103,900 | $817 | 7.6% | 30.3% |
| 61777 | Wapella | 989 | $88,568 | $139,600 | $780 | 0.9% | 27.5% |
| 61778 | Waynesville | 461 | $61,979 | $91,200 | — | 9.2% | 21.5% |
| 61882 | Weldon | 714 | $77,000 | $122,000 | $775 | 5.5% | 27.6% |