De Witt County, Illinois
De Witt County: county in Illinois, United States
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De Witt County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. As of the 2010 census, the population was 16,561 and a population density of 16 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 15,368 inhabitants. Its county seat is Clinton. The county was created 187 years ago in 1838.
County Snapshot
De Witt County at a glance
De Witt County currently has 8 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
8
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Illinois counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
ClintonPopulation 6,733
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Quick Facts about De Witt County
| Population | 15,368 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| Area | 1030 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.9% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.1% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.1746,-88.9041 |
| Named for | DeWitt Clinton |
| Altitude | 732 feet / 223 meters |
| Capital | Clinton |
| Establishment | January 01, 1839 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 18:14:43 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 15 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -7.76% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 79℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
De Witt County is located at 40°10'29"N 88°54'15"W (40.1746300, -88.9040900). It has 2 neighbors: Logan County and Piatt County.
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The largest city of De Witt County is Clinton with a population of 6,733. Other cities include, Farmer City population 1,936, Tunbridge population 716, Wapella population 510 and Weldon population 404. See all De Witt County cities & populated places.
De Witt County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in De Witt County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Clinton | 6,733 | Largest city in DeWitt County, Illinois, United States |
| Farmer City | 1,936 | City in De Witt County, Illinois, United States |
| Tunbridge | 716 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Wapella | 510 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Weldon | 404 | Village in DeWitt County, Illinois, United States |
| Waynesville | 402 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Kenney | 310 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| De Witt | 175 | City in De Witt County, Illinois, United States |
Official website of De Witt County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of De Witt County decreased by 7.76% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 16,561 | - | census |
| 2011 | 16,548 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 16,491 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 16,373 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 16,217 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 16,184 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 16,137 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 15,906 | -1.45% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 15,794 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 15,638 | -1% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 15,368 | -1.76% | estimation process |
People born in De Witt County (1)
American politician (1869-1961) Benjamin S. Paulen was born in De Witt County
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