DeWitt, Illinois facts for kids
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DeWitt
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Location of De Witt in De Witt County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | DeWitt |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.24 sq mi (0.61 km2) |
| • Land | 0.24 sq mi (0.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 735 ft (224 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 160 |
| • Density | 675.11/sq mi (260.46/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
61735
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-19798 |
| GNIS feature ID | 407024 |
| Wikimedia Commons | DeWitt, Illinois |
DeWitt is a small village located in DeWitt County, Illinois, United States. In 2020, about 160 people lived there. You might see its name written as "De Witt" with a space by some official groups, but most people in the area and the postal service use "DeWitt" without a space.
A Look at DeWitt's History
DeWitt was first planned out in 1836 and was called Marion back then. Later, its name was changed to DeWitt. This new name honors DeWitt Clinton, who was the governor of New York from 1817 to 1823.
Where is DeWitt Located?
DeWitt is easy to find, as it's located right off of Route 54. The village is quite small, covering an area of about 0.24 square miles (0.61 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Who Lives in DeWitt?
The number of people living in DeWitt has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at its population:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 293 | — | |
| 1890 | 265 | −9.6% | |
| 1900 | 253 | −4.5% | |
| 1910 | 220 | −13.0% | |
| 1920 | 263 | 19.5% | |
| 1930 | 217 | −17.5% | |
| 1940 | 247 | 13.8% | |
| 1950 | 216 | −12.6% | |
| 1960 | 245 | 13.4% | |
| 1970 | 199 | −18.8% | |
| 1980 | 232 | 16.6% | |
| 1990 | 122 | −47.4% | |
| 2000 | 188 | 54.1% | |
| 2010 | 184 | −2.1% | |
| 2020 | 160 | −13.0% | |
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In 2020, there were 160 people living in DeWitt. These people lived in 85 different households, with 59 of them being families. Most of the people living in DeWitt are White. A very small number are Asian or from other backgrounds.
About 30% of the households in DeWitt had children under 18 living with them. Many households were married couples living together. The average age of people in DeWitt was about 50 years old.
See also
In Spanish: DeWitt (Illinois) para niños
