DeWitt County, Texas's estimated 2024 population is 20,104 with a growth rate of 0.88% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. DeWitt County, Texas is the 122nd largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 20,055 and has seen a growth of 0.24% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 20,979 | 175 | 0.84% |
| 2028 | 20,804 | 175 | 0.85% |
| 2027 | 20,629 | 175 | 0.86% |
| 2026 | 20,454 | 175 | 0.86% |
| 2025 | 20,279 | 175 | 0.87% |
| 2024 | 20,104 | 175 | 0.88% |
| 2023 | 19,929 | 175 | 0.89% |
| 2022 | 19,754 | -195 | -0.98% |
| 2021 | 19,949 | 116 | 0.58% |
| 2020 | 19,833 | -272 | -1.35% |
| 2019 | 20,105 | 63 | 0.31% |
| 2018 | 20,042 | -122 | -0.61% |
| 2017 | 20,164 | -434 | -2.11% |
| 2016 | 20,598 | -34 | -0.16% |
| 2015 | 20,632 | 113 | 0.55% |
| 2014 | 20,519 | 138 | 0.68% |
| 2013 | 20,381 | 21 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 20,360 | 153 | 0.76% |
| 2011 | 20,207 | 152 | 0.76% |
| 2010 | 20,055 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 18,840 | -63 | -0.33% |
| 1980 | 18,903 | 243 | 1.3% |
| 1970 | 18,660 | -2,023 | -9.78% |
| 1960 | 20,683 | -2,290 | -9.97% |
| 1950 | 22,973 | -1,962 | -7.87% |
| 1940 | 24,935 | -2,506 | -9.13% |
| 1930 | 27,441 | -530 | -1.89% |
| 1920 | 27,971 | 4,470 | 19.02% |
| 1910 | 23,501 | 2,190 | 10.28% |
| 1900 | 21,311 | 7,004 | 48.96% |
| 1890 | 14,307 | 4,225 | 41.91% |
| 1880 | 10,082 | 3,639 | 56.48% |
| 1870 | 6,443 | 1,335 | 26.14% |
| 1860 | 5,108 | 3,392 | 197.67% |
| 1850 | 1,716 | -19,263 | -91.82% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,035 | 60.7% |
| Other race | 4,571 | 23.06% |
| Black or African American | 1,548 | 7.81% |
| Two or more races | 1,431 | 7.22% |
| Native American | 163 | 0.82% |
| Asian | 78 | 0.39% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,586 | 2.72 | 70.7 | 29.3 |
| Married | 3,330 | 3.39 | 84 | 16 |
| Non Family | 2,201 | 1.17 | 57.2 | 42.8 |
| Female | 796 | 3.76 | 53 | 47 |
| Male | 259 | 3.98 | 68.3 | 31.7 |
3.39
Average Family Size
2.72
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 | 1,291 | 9.26% |
| Associates Degree | 1,141 | 8.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,409 | 10.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 552 | 3.96% |
| High School Graduate | 5,927 | 42.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 926 | 6.64% |
| Some College | 2,698 | 19.35% |
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 | 7,987 | 7,278 | 1,681 |
| Hispanic | 4,356 | 3,124 | 172 |
| Other Race | 2,865 | 1,946 | 111 |
| Black | 1,257 | 1,036 | 63 |
| 2+ Races | 913 | 751 | 58 |
| Native American | 65 | 65 | 7 |
| Asian | 48 | 18 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 21.05%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,853 | $61,188 | $46,343 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,296 | $51,920 | $71,389 |
| High School Graduate | $33,941 | $46,740 | $20,176 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,250 | $31,389 | $13,077 |
| Overall | $38,527 | $47,252 | $29,265 |
| Some College | $39,438 | $55,568 | $32,472 |
$38,527
Average Earnings
$47,252
Average Male
$29,265
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.14% of DeWitt County, Texas residents speak only English, while 16.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.78% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6,390 | 1,456 | 22.79% |
| White | 9,927 | 1,229 | 12.38% |
| Other | 3,888 | 950 | 24.43% |
| Multiple | 1,278 | 195 | 15.26% |
| Black | 1,124 | 193 | 17.17% |
| Native | 156 | 3 | 1.92% |
| Asian | 71 | 2 | 2.82% |
16.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.46%
Male Poverty Rate
18.52%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in DeWitt County, Texas is Other, with 24.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in DeWitt County, Texas is Native, with 1.92% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.56%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.32%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.2% |
| High School | 17.65% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9% |
| Some College | 8.42% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 38.06% |
| Male Unemployed | 29.75% |
| Female Employed | 9.5% |
| Male Employed | 4.47% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,614 | $95,079 |
| Households | $61,100 | $82,939 |
| Married Families | $83,041 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,811 | $51,268 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.8%
Male Marriage Rate
49.5%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
913
Number of Veterans
867
Male Veterans
46
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 273 |
| Second Gulf War | 184 |
| First Gulf War | 143 |
| Korea | 40 |
| World War II | 37 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 270 |
| 65 to 74 | 218 |
| 35 to 54 | 203 |
| 55 to 64 | 142 |
| 18 to 34 | 80 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 729 | 7.59% |
| Hispanic | 157 | 3.1% |
| Other Race | 126 | 3.85% |
| Black | 46 | 3.52% |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 1.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.91%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.64%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.2%
Labor Force Participation
47.6%
Employment Rate
5.2%
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
86.65%
Born in DeWitt County, Texas
97.27%
Native Born
2.73%
Foreign Born
2.38%
Non Citizen
0.35%
Naturalized
97.27% of DeWitt County, Texas residents were born in the United States, with 86.65% having been born in Texas. 2.38% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.