Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Witt, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

875

Median Agei

37.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

97.9%857

Black

1%9

Two or More

0.6%5

Hispanic/Latino

0.5%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.8%37

High School Diploma

33.8%183

Some College (<1 yr)

5.9%32

Some College (1+ yr)

13.1%71

Associate's Degree

7.8%42

Bachelor's Degree

8.7%47

Master's Degree

0.7%4

Doctorate

1.7%9

HS or Higher

78.6%

BA or Higher

11.1%

Graduate+

2.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$50,700

Median Renti

$578

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

76.3%270

Renter-Occupied

23.7%84

Total Units

399

Homeownership

76.3%

Vacancy Rate

11.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

49.3%133

$50K–$100K

38.5%104

$100K–$150K

3%8

$150K–$200K

5.2%14

$300K–$500K

1.9%5

$500K–$1M

2.2%6

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

1.8%7

2000–2009

1.8%7

1990–1999

8.5%34

1980–1989

7.5%30

1970–1979

12.5%50

1960–1969

8.8%35

1950–1959

14%56

1940–1949

11.5%46

1939 or earlier

33.6%134

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

75.4%267

Electricity

18.1%64

Wood

3.7%13

No Fuel

1.4%5

Other

0.8%3

Bottled/LP Gas

0.6%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$52,500

Mean Household Incomei

$62,923

Per Capita Incomei

$25,372

Poverty Ratei

22.3%

Unemploymenti

5.7%

Labor Forcei

353

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.6%20

$10K–$15K

10.2%36

$15K–$20K

9%32

$20K–$25K

3.7%13

$25K–$30K

9.3%33

$30K–$35K

3.1%11

$35K–$40K

1.1%4

$40K–$45K

6.8%24

$45K–$50K

0.3%1

$50K–$60K

7.6%27

$60K–$75K

4.8%17

$75K–$100K

15.8%56

$100K–$125K

10.7%38

$125K–$150K

9%32

$150K–$200K

1.4%5

$200K+

1.4%5

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$360/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 815 homes89% occupied$360/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $52,500/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

69%

Very low income$16K–$26K/yr

31%

Who Receives This Housing

77% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

0% of subsidized households are minority

46% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

77% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

50.6%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

315

Avg. Commutei

31.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

333

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

49(7.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.6%Insured

7.4%Uninsured