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DeWitt, AR
City in Arkansas County, Arkansas.
Population
2,933
Land area
3sq mi
People per sq mi
980
ZIP codes
0
DeWitt and its ZIP codes
DeWitt at a glance
- DeWitt is about 17 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 110th among 614 cities and towns in Arkansas.
- The median household income is $47,798, 21% below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $75,700 (60% below Arkansas) and median rent is $853 a month.
Local data for DeWitt, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
DeWitt, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,798
Poverty rate
25.9%
Median home value
$75,700
Median rent
$853/mo
Homeownership
53.8%
Bachelor's or higher
7.2%
Median age
41.9
Average commute
13.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (242), German Americans (207), Irish Americans (169).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Arkansas County. PPP loans are for DeWitt.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,401
9,093 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,998
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$148M
FY 2026, $8,616 per person
How people get to work
DeWitt, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.0%
- Carpooled18.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.0%
Average one-way commute: 13.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
DeWitt, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
462
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
91
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 33°F
51.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in DeWitt, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.6%
U.S. 33.3% +5.3 pts
Diabetes
14.3%
U.S. 12.1% +2.2 pts
Smoking
17.6%
U.S. 12.8% +4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.4%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near DeWitt
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AlmyraTown | 9 mi | 0.4 |
| GillettCity | 12 mi | 1 |
| St. CharlesTown | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| Indian BayCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| StuttgartCity | 19 mi | 7.4 |
| UlmTown | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| Holly GroveCity | 23 mi | 1 |
| HumphreyCity | 23 mi | 1.3 |
| MellwoodCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.9 |
| RoeTown | 24 mi | 0.2 |
| GouldCity | 25 mi | 1.6 |
| GradyCity | 26 mi | 3 |
| WabbasekaTown | 27 mi | 0.3 |
| WatsonCity | 28 mi | 0.2 |
| ElaineCity | 28 mi | 0.5 |
| ClarendonCity | 28 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is DeWitt, AR in?
- DeWitt is in Arkansas County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of DeWitt, AR?
- About 2,933 people live in DeWitt, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near DeWitt?
- Nearby places include Almyra (9 mi), Gillett (12 mi), St. Charles (13 mi), Indian Bay (17 mi), Stuttgart (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023