Witt, Illinois facts for kids
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Witt, Illinois
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Location in Montgomery County, Illinois
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 Witt, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Montgomery |
| Township | Witt |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.24 sq mi (3.21 km2) |
| • Land | 1.24 sq mi (3.21 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 785 |
| • Density | 634.09/sq mi (244.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
62094
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-82725 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397356 |
Witt is a city in Montgomery County, Illinois, United States. In 2020, about 785 people lived there. This number was a bit lower than the 903 people who lived there in 2010.
Where is Witt Located?
Witt is found in the eastern part of Montgomery County. It is located along Illinois Route 16. This road goes southwest for about 11 miles to Hillsboro. Hillsboro is the main city of the county, called the county seat. The road also goes northeast for about 4.5 miles to Nokomis.
The U.S. Census Bureau says that Witt covers an area of about 1.2 square miles. All of this area is land.
People Living in Witt
Witt has seen its population change over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 428 | — | |
| 1910 | 2,170 | 407.0% | |
| 1920 | 2,443 | 12.6% | |
| 1930 | 1,516 | −37.9% | |
| 1940 | 1,490 | −1.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,156 | −22.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,101 | −4.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,040 | −5.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,205 | 15.9% | |
| 1990 | 866 | −28.1% | |
| 2000 | 991 | 14.4% | |
| 2010 | 903 | −8.9% | |
| 2020 | 785 | −13.1% | |
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In 2000, there were 991 people living in Witt. These people lived in 438 homes. About 26.5% of these homes had children under 18. Many homes (47.9%) were married couples living together.
The people in Witt were mostly White (99.50%). A small number were African American or Asian.
The average age of people in Witt in 2000 was 40 years old. About 23.8% of the population was under 18. Also, 20.1% of the people were 65 years or older.
Famous People from Witt
- Glen Hobbie was a baseball pitcher. He played for the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals.
