De Witt, New York 2025

DeWitt, a town in Onondaga County, New York, America, has 25,000 residents. Near Syracuse, it is in Central New York.

The most current data puts the population of DeWitt at 24,151. There are 91.1 males for every 100 females, and the median age is 42.6. The average household size is 2.37, and the average family size is 2.93.

The racial makeup of the town is 88.2% White, 5.45% Black or African American, 0.2% Native American or Alaska Native, 4.5% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.65% from some other races, and 1.47% from two or more races. 1.9% of the population are Hispanic or Latino (of any race).

There are 10,262 dwellings in DeWitt, 9,320 of which are occupied.

* In DeWitt, 27.9% of people are under the age of 18, 6.4% are between the ages of 18 and 24, 27.9% are between the ages of 25 and 44, 26.3% are between the ages of 45 and 64, and 11.3% are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females, there are 94.7 males.

* The population of DeWitt, New York, grew 2.6% between 2010 and 2020.

* There are 9,317 households in DeWitt, out of which 2,296 families reside there. 78.1% of residents speak English as their native language, 12.4% speak other Indo-European languages, 3.3% speak Asian languages, 3.2% speak Spanish, and 1.4% speak other languages.

CULTURE

* In addition to 11 lakes, DeWitt has 644 acres of publicly accessible open space.

* DeWitt has a 50-meter swimming pool, water spray park, playing fields, an amazing playground, basketball, and tennis courts at the community park.

* A disc golf course, nearly two miles of trails, a pavilion, and a historic cabin are all located in the 153-acre Eragen Park.

* The town also features a number of picturesque parks and pavilions that are ideal for hosting outdoor events and gatherings.

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS

* DeWitt encourages business growth, offering choices for dining, entertainment, and other leisure activities. The center features a 12-screen movie theater, a numerous dining options, a 14,000-square-foot lake, and a children's play area.

* The Milestone golf course is located inside the town.

* Onondaga Creek flows through the town, which also has several attractive parks.

* The town is conveniently located and within a 15-minute drive of destinations such as downtown Syracuse and armory square, OHare and Hancock international airports, SUNY ESF, and major interstate highways (81, 90, and 481).

FOOD

* A community with a small-town vibe but a wide range of international cuisines and shopping options, DeWitt.

* The Fio's Jordanville BBQ, near Syracuse, is a low-key establishment with two locations that draw customers from all over Onondaga County. Opened in 2017, the barbecue joint serves pit-smoked meats and delicious sides.

* Brooklyn Pickle, a famous sandwich shop, is in the area. The Strong Hearts Cafe, owned and run by a local family, is popular for its overstuffed hoagies and other delicious sandwiches. Finally, and perhaps most notably, our personal favorite, Mr. Z's, has been dishing up classic Italian dishes for decades.

PEOPLE

* In DeWitt, New York, 64.3% of residents are citizens of the United States. In the 2020 presidential election, Onondaga County voted Democratic.

* 30.8% of DeWitt's population holds a bachelor's degree or higher, and 85.3% have a high school diploma.

HISTORY

* This part of New York was occupied by indigenous people for thousands of years. The first European visitor was likely French explorer Samuel de Champlain in 1615. Also scouting the area were other French and Dutch traders.

There were no permanent English settlements in this area until 1788, following the American Revolution.

* The town of DeWitt was founded in 1789 and named after Colonel George DeBitt, a veteran of the New York line during the Revolutionary War.

* The Onondaga Salt Springs Reservation was also in the DeWitt region, to the northwest.