De Witt County, Illinois
County
Overview
- County Name
- De Witt County
- State
- Illinois
- FIPS Code
- 17039
- State FIPS
- 17
- County FIPS
- 039
Geography
- Land Area
- 397.56 sq mi
- Water Area
- 7.53 sq mi
- Total Area
- 405.09 sq mi
- Latitude
- 40.181499
- Longitude
- -88.901853
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 15,278
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 11,998
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 14,772 | 96.7% |
| Hispanic | 507 | 3.3% |
| White | 14,320 | 93.7% |
| Black | 122 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 28 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 39 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 23 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 11,680 | 97.3% |
| Hispanic | 315 | 2.6% |
| White | 11,411 | 95.1% |
| Black | 127 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 62 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 67 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 17 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 15,373
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $73,347
- Poverty Rate
- 9.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,505
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 14,339 | 93.3% |
| Black | 168 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 30 | 0.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 10,225
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,610 | 15.7% |
| Republican | 4,994 | 48.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 3,621 | 35.4% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 4,933 | 48.2% |
| Female | 5,291 | 51.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 9,126 | 89.3% |
| Hispanic | 162 | 1.6% |
| Black | 19 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 33 | 0.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 6,040
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 59.1%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 5,457 | 59.8% |
| Hispanic | 58 | 35.8% |
| Black | 9 | 47.4% |
| Asian | 9 | 27.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,961 | 60.0% |
| Female | 3,079 | 58.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,819 (35.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,550 (23.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 7,320
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $138,842
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $803
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 80.6%
- Public Transit
- 0.3%
- Work From Home
- 10.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.