DeWitt, MI Demographics

A map of DeWitt's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,055	4,217	84.9%	88.3%
Hispanic	318	211	6.7%	4.4%
Multiracial	202	186	4.2%	3.9%
Native American/Other	117	40	2.4%	0.8%
Black	84	70	1.8%	1.5%
Asian	1	52	0.0%	1.1%

DeWitt, Michigan has an estimated population of 4,777, a less than 1% change from the 4,776 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.9% White, 6.7% Hispanic, 4.2% Multiracial, 2.4% Native American/Other, 1.8% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of DeWitt, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

DeWitt has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In DeWitt, that probability was 21.6% in 2020 and 27.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

DeWitt is ranked the 185th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). DeWitt was ranked the 184th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

DeWitt's White Population

4,055 residents of DeWitt, or 84.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in DeWitt is considerably higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. DeWitt ranks 454th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, DeWitt's White population has declined by an estimated 3.8%. White residents' share of DeWitt's population has decreased from 88.3% to 84.9%.

DeWitt is more White than neighboring Edgemont Park (65.6% White), Waverly (63.2% White), and Lansing (50.6% White). DeWitt is less White than neighboring Wacousta (93.7% White), and Bath (90.4% White).

DeWitt's Black Population

84 residents of DeWitt, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in DeWitt is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. DeWitt ranks 212th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, DeWitt's Black population has grown by an estimated 20.0%. Black residents' share of DeWitt's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

DeWitt is more Black than neighboring Wacousta (0% Black), and Bath (1.1% Black). DeWitt is less Black than neighboring Edgemont Park (18.4% Black), Waverly (15% Black), and Lansing (21.9% Black).

DeWitt's Asian Population

1 residents of DeWitt, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in DeWitt is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. DeWitt ranks 154th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, DeWitt's Asian population has declined by an estimated 98.1%. Asian residents' share of DeWitt's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

DeWitt is less Asian than neighboring Waverly (6.4% Asian), Bath (1.7% Asian), and Lansing (5.3% Asian).

DeWitt's Hispanic Population

318 residents of DeWitt, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in DeWitt is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. DeWitt ranks 239th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, DeWitt's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 50.7%. Hispanic residents' share of DeWitt's population has increased from 4.4% to 6.7%.

DeWitt is more Hispanic than neighboring Edgemont Park (5.3% Hispanic), Wacousta (2.5% Hispanic), and Bath (4.1% Hispanic). DeWitt is less Hispanic than neighboring Waverly (9.1% Hispanic), and Lansing (12.9% Hispanic).

DeWitt's Native American/Other Population

117 residents of DeWitt, or 2.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in DeWitt is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. DeWitt ranks 307th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, DeWitt's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 192.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of DeWitt's population has increased from 0.8% to 2.4%.

DeWitt is more Native American/Other than neighboring Edgemont Park (0% Native American/Other), Waverly (1% Native American/Other), Wacousta (0% Native American/Other), Bath (0% Native American/Other), and Lansing (1.4% Native American/Other).

DeWitt's Multiracial Population

202 residents of DeWitt, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in DeWitt is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. DeWitt ranks 439th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, DeWitt's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 8.6%. Multiracial residents' share of DeWitt's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.2%.

DeWitt is more Multiracial than neighboring Wacousta (3.7% Multiracial), and Bath (2.6% Multiracial). DeWitt is less Multiracial than neighboring Edgemont Park (10.6% Multiracial), Waverly (5.3% Multiracial), and Lansing (7.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.