DeWitt, Arkansas Population History 2000 - 2021

What is the current population of DeWitt?

Based on the latest 2022 data from the US census, the current population of DeWitt is 2,898. DeWitt, Arkansas is the 6,362nd largest city in the US.

What was the peak population of DeWitt?

The peak population of DeWitt was in 2000, when its population was 3,553. In 2000, DeWitt was the 5,379th largest city in the US; now its fallen to the 6,362nd largest city in the US. DeWitt is currently 18.4% smaller than it was in 2000.

How quickly is DeWitt shrinking?

DeWitt has shrunk 18.4% since the year 2000. DeWitt, Arkansas's growth is extremely below average. 94% of similarly sized cities are growing faster since 2000.

What is the voting age population of DeWitt, Arkansas?

The total voting age population of DeWitt, Arkansas, meaning US citizens 18 or older, is 2,201. The voting age population is 43.2% male and 56.8% female.

What percentage of DeWitt, Arkansas residents are senior citizens?

According to the latest census statistics, 17.4% of the residents of DeWitt are 65 or older.

What are the racial demographics of DeWitt, Arkansas?

The racial demographics of DeWitt are 71.9% White, 24.0% Black, 2.8% Two or more races and 1.3% Other. Additionally, 7.5% of the population identifies as Hispanic.

What percentage of DeWitt, Arkansas residents are below the poverty line?

In DeWitt, 20.5% of residents have an income below the poverty line, and the child poverty rate is 29.9%. On a per-household basis, 15.2% of families are below the poverty line in DeWitt.

What percentage of DeWitt, Arkansas residents are in the labor force?

Among those aged 16 and older, 57.7% of DeWitt residents are in the labor force.

What are the education levels among DeWitt, Arkansas residents?

Among the adult population 25 years old and over, 82.8% of DeWitt residents have at least a high school degree or equivalent, 16.4% have a bachelor's degree and 2.6% have a graduate or professional degree.

What percentage of DeWitt, Arkansas residents speak a non-English language at home?

Among DeWitt residents aged 5 and older, 3.8% of them speak a non-English language at home. Broken down by language: 3.8% of residents speak Spanish at home, 0.0% speak an Indo-European language, and 0.0% speak an Asian language.

What is the unemployment rate in DeWitt, Arkansas?

The unemployment rate in DeWitt is 7.1%, which is calculated among residents aged 16 or older who are in the labor force.

What percentage of DeWitt, Arkansas residents work for the government?

In DeWitt, 25.1% of the residents in the non-military labor force are employed by the local, state and federal government.

What is the median income in DeWitt, Arkansas?

The median household income in DeWitt is $36,146.

What percentage of housing units are owner-occupied in DeWitt, Arkansas?

In DeWitt, 62.6% of housing units are occupied by their owners.

What percentage of housing units are rented in DeWitt, Arkansas?

Renters occupy 37.4% of housing units in DeWitt.

What percentage of DeWitt, Arkansas housing units were built before 1940?

Of all the housing units in DeWitt, 6.8% of them were build before 1940.

What percentage of DeWitt, Arkansas housing units were built after 2000?

In DeWitt, 7.3% of the total housing units were built after the year 2000, which is approximately 110 units.

What is the median monthly rent in DeWitt, Arkansas?

The median gross monthly rent payment for renters in DeWitt is $583.

What percentage of households in DeWitt, Arkansas have broadband internet?

In DeWitt, 63.3% of households have an active broadband internet connection.

DeWitt Population By Year

Year	Population	Rank in US
2021	2,898	6,362
2020	2,966	6,284
2019	3,005	6,235
2018	3,047	6,188
2017	3,085	6,143
2016	3,143	6,069
2015	3,183	6,012
2014	3,215	5,967
2013	3,255	5,925
2012	3,265	5,900
2011	3,263	5,905
2010	3,292	5,852
2000	3,553	5,379