About DeWitt
DeWitt is a small town in southeastern Arkansas with an estimated population of 2,844.
Officially, DeWitt is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.99 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 951 residents per square mile.
📰 DeWitt News Today
- Johnna Marie Henderson, age 60 A Natural State Funeral Service · Mar 5
- Obituary: Susan Darlyn McCallie Overton of DeWitt stuttgartdailyleader.com · Jul 31
- PBS KIDS official visits Arkansas as campaign aims to keep public television affiliation Arkansas Advocate · Feb 19
- Mary Nell Noble Johnson Obituary Mulhearn Funeral Home · May 2
- Arkansas Department of Corrections settles sexual harassment lawsuits Little Rock Public Radio · Apr 14
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes DeWitt Unique
- Positioned in southeastern Arkansas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Arkansas — one of 625 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 13 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in DeWitt
- DeWitt City Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in DeWitt
- DEWITT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- DEWITT HIGH SCHOOL
- DEWITT MIDDLE SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateArkansas
TypeCity
Population (2024)2,844
Rank in state#105 of 500
Land area2.99 sq mi
Density951/sq mi
Coordinates34.2874, -91.3383