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Hewitt

New Jersey · 1,912 residents · 4.622 sq mi
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Hewitt is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $156,053. Population has fallen 25% since 2021, a loss of 626 residents. Median home value is $325,500. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 1.5% of residents. Households here earn about 83% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

1,912
−25%vs 2021
vs 2,538 in 2021
2020 – 2024
414 / sq mi
−25%vs 2021
vs 549 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
48.4
−9%vs 2021
vs 53.2 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
2K2K2K3K3K20202024Hewitt
20242K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$156,053
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $147,048 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$64,792
−1%vs 2021
vs $65,307 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
80.4%
+1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 79.5% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
1.5%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 1.5% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services27%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration23.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade19.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information2.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$325,500
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $332,500 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
83.6%
−13.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 97.3% in 2021
16.4% rent
2.1
−8%vs 2021
vs 2.3 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(2,400)
Black0.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino3%(77)
Asian1.7%(44)
Other0.3%(8)
Diversity Score13.1%(332)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(1,655)
Black0.7%(13)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(128)
Asian1.2%(23)
Other0.5%(9)
Diversity Score21.9%(418)
22
+67%vs 2021
vs 13 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

36.9%
−0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 37.1% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.9%
+0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 98.2% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
9.4%
+1.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 7.8% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

45.6 min
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 45.4 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
53.9%
−1.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 55.2% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
4.0%
+1.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.3% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

31.1%
+1.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 29.9% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
81.2%
+1.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 79.5% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
66.8%
+0.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 66.5% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

51.3%
−1.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 52.4% in 2021
48.7%
+1.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 47.6% in 2021
19.4%
+3.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 16.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
2.8%
−1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.8% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hewitt, New Jersey?

Hewitt, New Jersey has about 1,912 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hewitt, New Jersey earns about $156,053 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 $325,500.

How educated are people in Hewitt, New Jersey?

About 36.9% 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 1.5% 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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