Iowa Gazetteer
Also See Dewitt, IA: ZIP Codes & Maps
The City of DeWitt had a population of 5,702 as of July 1, 2024.
The primary coordinate point for DeWitt is located at latitude 41.8234 and longitude -90.5382 in Clinton County. The formal boundaries for the City of DeWitt encompass a land area of 5.99 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Clinton County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The City of DeWitt has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of DeWitt is located within Township of DeWitt, a minor civil division (MCD) of Clinton County.
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,702 (100%) |
| Population in Households | 5,599 (98.2%) |
| Population in Families | 4,389 (77.0%) |
| Population in Group Quarters1 | 103 ( 1.8%) |
| Population Density | 916 |
| Diversity Index2 | 20 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $78,074 |
| Average Household Income | $114,792 |
| % of Income for Mortgage4 | 18% |
| Per Capita Income | $47,231 |
| Wealth Index5 | 115 |
| Socioeconomic Status Index6 | Moderate (57.5) |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,488 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,734 (69.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 611 (24.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 143 ( 5.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $226,901 |
| Average Home Value | $276,009 |
| Housing Affordability Index3 | 125 |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 2,345 |
| Average Household Size | 2.39 |
| Family Households | 1,472 |
| Average Family Size | 3.00 |
GROWTH RATE / YEAR |
2020-2024 | 2024-2029 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 0.30% | 0.06% |
| Households | 0.35% | 0.15% |
| Families | -0.01% | |
| Median Household Income | 2.42% | |
| Per Capita Income | 2.75% | |
| Owner Occupied HU | 0.45% |
The table below compares DeWitt to the other 1,026 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Iowa by rank and percentile using July 1, 2024 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 70 | 93rd |
| Population Density | # 315 | 69th |
| Median Household Income | # 427 | 59th |
| Housing Affordability Index | # 463 | 45th |
| Per Capita Income | # 244 | 76th |
| Diversity Index | # 346 | 66th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Iowa Census Data Comparison Tool.
Also See: Nearby Hotels | Driving Directions
