Witt is a city located in Montgomery County Illinois. Witt has a 2024 population of 758. Witt is currently declining at a rate of -0.79% annually and its population has decreased by -3.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 782 in 2020.
The average household income in Witt is $61,485 with a poverty rate of 23.1%. The median age in Witt is 33.9 years: 32 years for males, and 36.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Witt was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 905 | 96.79% |
| Two or more races | 14 | 1.5% |
| Black or African American | 13 | 1.39% |
| Other race | 3 | 0.32% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 365 | 2.56 | 70.7 | 29.3 |
| Non Family | 159 | 1.37 | 48.4 | 51.6 |
| Married | 135 | 3.21 | 95.6 | 4.4 |
| Female | 55 | 4.49 | 85.5 | 14.5 |
| Male | 16 | 2.31 | 31.3 | 68.8 |
3.27
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
70.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 75 | 13.49% |
| Associates Degree | 53 | 9.53% |
| Bachelors Degree | 53 | 9.53% |
| Graduate Degree | 7 | 1.26% |
| High School Graduate | 266 | 47.84% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24 | 4.32% |
| Some College | 78 | 14.03% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 532 | 439 | 60 |
| Black | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 5 | 0 |
| Other Race | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 3 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 11.28%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,375 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $38,500 | $40,938 | $26,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,344 | $24,375 | $0 |
| Overall | $30,761 | $36,250 | $21,458 |
| Some College | $22,500 | $75,313 | $20,625 |
$30,761
Average Earnings
$36,250
Average Male
$21,458
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Witt residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 905 | 199 | 21.99% |
| Black | 13 | 9 | 69.23% |
| Multiple | 14 | 8 | 57.14% |
23.1%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.18%
Male Poverty Rate
25.23%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Witt is Black, with 69.23% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Witt is White, with 21.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.05%. Among those working part-time, it was 35.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.3%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 36.64% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.27% |
| High School | 13.53% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.67% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 31.43% |
| Female Employed | 19.53% |
| Male Employed | 7% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,000 | $68,888 |
| Households | $53,301 | $61,485 |
| Married Families | $81,157 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,696 | $43,003 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.7%
Male Marriage Rate
47.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
52
Number of Veterans
52
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 29 |
| First Gulf War | 18 |
| World War II | 3 |
| Korea | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 23 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 75+ | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52 | 7.68% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.77%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.1%
Labor Force Participation
52.4%
Employment Rate
9.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
88.45%
Born in Witt
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Witt residents were born in the United States, with 88.45% having been born in Illinois. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 728 | -6 | -0.82% |
| 2028 | 734 | -6 | -0.81% |
| 2027 | 740 | -6 | -0.8% |
| 2026 | 746 | -6 | -0.8% |
| 2025 | 752 | -6 | -0.79% |
| 2024 | 758 | -6 | -0.79% |
| 2023 | 764 | -8 | -1.04% |
| 2022 | 772 | -6 | -0.77% |
| 2021 | 778 | -4 | -0.51% |
| 2020 | 782 | -63 | -7.46% |
| 2019 | 845 | -9 | -1.05% |
| 2018 | 854 | -3 | -0.35% |
| 2017 | 857 | -10 | -1.15% |
| 2016 | 867 | -5 | -0.57% |
| 2015 | 872 | -7 | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 879 | -10 | -1.12% |
| 2013 | 889 | -1 | -0.11% |
| 2012 | 890 | -4 | -0.45% |
| 2011 | 894 | -8 | -0.89% |
| 2010 | 902 | 0 | 0% |