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De Witt County, IL
8 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in De Witt County, Illinois.
Population
15,373
Land area
398sq mi
People per sq mi
39
ZIP codes
8
Cities and towns in De Witt County
De Witt County at a glance
- De Witt County is 83% less dense than Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $71,678, 14% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $130,300 (51% below Illinois) and median rent is $903 a month.
- Its largest cities are Clinton (6,985), Farmer City (1,885) and Wapella (480).
Local data for De Witt County, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
De Witt County, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,678
Poverty rate
10.0%
Median home value
$130,300
Prices +0.7% in a year
Median rent
$903/mo
Homeownership
78.5%
Bachelor's or higher
23.2%
Median age
43.7
Average commute
23.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,067), Irish Americans (1,732), Polish Americans (419).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$72,067
5,070 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,727
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$115M
FY 2026, $7,421 per person
PPP loans
$19.96M
507 loans, 2,620 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$32.5K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
De Witt County, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.6%
- Carpooled5.8%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home10.6%
Average one-way commute: 23.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
De Witt County, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
345
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
23
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 18°F
39.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in De Witt County, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.2%
U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in De Witt County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in De Witt County, IL?
- Clinton is the largest city or town in De Witt County, with about 6,985 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in De Witt County?
- De Witt County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 61727, 61735, 61749, 61750, 61777.
- What is the population of De Witt County, IL?
- About 15,373 people live in De Witt County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border De Witt County?
- De Witt County borders McLean County, Macon County, Logan County, Piatt County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023