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DeWitt, MI
City in Clinton County, Michigan.
Population
4,777
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,684
ZIP codes
0
DeWitt and its ZIP codes
DeWitt at a glance
- DeWitt is about 9.5 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $110,341 a year, 51% more than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $309,900 (34% above Michigan) and median rent is $1,072 a month.
Local data for DeWitt, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
DeWitt, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$110,341
Poverty rate
5.6%
Median home value
$309,900
Median rent
$1,072/mo
Homeownership
82.5%
Bachelor's or higher
51.0%
Median age
41.9
Average commute
23.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,473), Irish Americans (579), Polish Americans (328).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clinton County. PPP loans are for DeWitt.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,681
18,741 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,057
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$556M
FY 2026, $7,028 per person
How people get to work
DeWitt, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.2%
- Carpooled6.6%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home20.0%
Average one-way commute: 23.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
DeWitt, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
232
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
78
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 17°F
33.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in DeWitt, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.6%
U.S. 33.3% -0.7 pts
Diabetes
8.8%
U.S. 12.1% -3.3 pts
Smoking
10.3%
U.S. 12.8% -2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.4%
U.S. 11.1% -6.7 pts
Cities near DeWitt
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WacoustaCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 8.9 |
| BathCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 5.9 |
| Edgemont ParkCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 0.8 |
| WaverlyCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 9.1 |
| East LansingCity | 8 mi | 13.4 |
| LansingCity | 8.2 mi | 39.4 |
| Grand LedgeCity | 10 mi | 3.9 |
| HaslettCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 15.4 |
| EagleVillage | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| Lake VictoriaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| St. JohnsCity | 12 mi | 4.2 |
| OkemosCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 16.9 |
| LaingsburgCity | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| WestphaliaVillage | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| DimondaleVillage | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| HoltCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 15.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is DeWitt, MI in?
- DeWitt is in Clinton County, Michigan.
- What is the population of DeWitt, MI?
- About 4,777 people live in DeWitt, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near DeWitt?
- Nearby places include Wacousta (5.9 mi), Bath (6.4 mi), Edgemont Park (6.5 mi), Waverly (7.1 mi), East Lansing (8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023