Witt, Illinois
City · Population 766 · #724 in Illinois
About Witt
Witt is a tiny community in southern Illinois, home to 766 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Witt holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.24 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 618 residents per square mile.
📰 Witt News Today
- Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. placed on IL for first time in career ESPN · Jul 22
- Leslie Witt Obituary Mar 21, 2026 Davenport Family Funeral Homes And Crematory · Mar 21
- Witt (lower back tightness) placed on IL for 1st time in his career MLB.com · Jul 22
- Brittany Witt AdVantageNews.com · Jul 31
- Royals' Bobby Witt: Heads to IL with back tightness cbssports.com · Jul 22
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What Makes Witt Unique
- The only place in America named Witt — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeCity
Population (2024)766
Rank in state#724 of 1,294
Land area1.24 sq mi
Density618/sq mi
Coordinates39.2538, -89.3488