DeWitt is a very small city located in the state of Michigan. With a population of 4,803 people and five associated neighborhoods, DeWitt is the 198th largest community in Michigan.
DeWitt real estate is some of the most expensive in Michigan, although DeWitt house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.
Also of interest is that DeWitt has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.
A relatively large number of people in DeWitt telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 13.87% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
DeWitt is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, DeWitt’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
The education level of DeWitt ranks among the highest in the nation. Of the 25-and-older adult population in DeWitt, 45.14% have at least a bachelor's degree. The typical US community has just 21.84% of its adults holding a bachelor's degree or graduate degree.
The per capita income in DeWitt in 2022 was $48,571, which is wealthy relative to Michigan and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $194,284 for a family of four. However, DeWitt contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
DeWitt is a somewhat ethnically-diverse city. The people who call DeWitt home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of DeWitt residents report their race to be White, followed by Native American. DeWitt also has a sizeable Hispanic population (people of Hispanic origin can be of any race). People of Hispanic or Latino origin account for 10.11% of the city’s residents. Important ancestries of people in DeWitt include German, English, Irish, Polish, and French.
The most common language spoken in DeWitt is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Italian.