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Hewitt

New Jersey · 2,417 residents · 4.622 sq mi
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Hewitt is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $189,188. Population has declined 14% since 2023. Median home value is $466,600. With a median age of 53.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 1.7% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,417
−14%since 2023
from 2,797 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
523 / sq mi
−14%since 2023
from 605 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
53.1
Unchangedsince 2023
from 53.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K20202024Hewitt
20242K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$189,188
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $182,516 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$83,026
+6%since 2023
from $78,257 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
80.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 84.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.362
+2%since 2023
from 0.356 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services23.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration21.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade21.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$466,600
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $436,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,293
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $2,236 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
94.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 95.5% in 2023
5.9% rent
Vacancy rate
11.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 17.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+3%since 2023
from 2.4 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(2,452)
Black0.6%(18)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(187)
Asian1.6%(44)
Other3.4%(96)
Diversity Score28.2%(789)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(2,017)
Black0.7%(17)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(225)
Asian1.8%(44)
Other4.7%(114)
Diversity Score36.5%(883)
Diversity Score
37
+30%since 2023
from 28 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 34.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 98.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
44.6 min
−5%since 2023
from 46.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
52.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2023
from 59.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.2% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
42.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 36.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.7% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
31.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 29.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
79.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2023
from 72.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
65.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 65.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 52.9% in 2023
Female
45.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 47.1% in 2023
Foreign born
15.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 14.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 98.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.8%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 94.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hewitt, New Jersey?

Hewitt, New Jersey has about 2,417 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hewitt, New Jersey?

The typical household in Hewitt, New Jersey earns about $189,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hewitt, New Jersey expensive?

In Hewitt, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $466,600, and the typical rent is about $2,293 a month.

How educated are people in Hewitt, New Jersey?

About 35.7% of adults age 25 and over in Hewitt, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hewitt, New Jersey?

About 1.7% of people in Hewitt, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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

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