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Hewitt

Minnesota · 251 residents · 2.063 sq mi
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Hewitt has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,750. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $68,500. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 40% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
251
−6%since 2000
from 267 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
122 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 129 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.7
+19%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1752052352642941990201020202024Hewitt
2024283
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,750
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,161 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,007
+132%since 2000
from $12,520 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance12.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,500
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
87.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
12.1% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+37%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(262)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(7)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94%(236)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(3)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other9.9%(25)
Diversity Score25.4%(64)
Diversity Score
25
+806%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.1%
+20.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+158%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.0%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.4%
−15.0 ptssince 2011
from 73.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.3%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
55.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.0%
−83.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hewitt, Minnesota?

Hewitt, Minnesota has about 251 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hewitt, Minnesota?

The typical household in Hewitt, Minnesota earns about $43,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hewitt, Minnesota expensive?

In Hewitt, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $68,500.

How educated are people in Hewitt, Minnesota?

About 6.8% of adults age 25 and over in Hewitt, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hewitt, Minnesota?

About 6.0% of people in Hewitt, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hewitt, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Hewitt, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 33 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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