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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Hewlett

New York · 7,060 residents · 0.881 sq mi
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Hewlett is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $66,550. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $246,100. With a median age of 41.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 53% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,060
+7%since 1990
from 6,620 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Median age
41.1
+6%since 1990
from 38.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K8K1990201020202024Hewlett
20248K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 55.4%(384)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 96.8%(477)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147.6%(535)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 196.1%(431)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 244%(284)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.3%(729)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4416.4%(1,161)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5416%(1,131)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 6410.5%(742)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 749.4%(662)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 845.6%(393)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1.9%(131)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,550
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $60,554 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,803
+41%since 1990
from $27,551 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
2.9%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$246,100
−23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $241,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,097
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $868 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
77.7%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 79.5% in 1990
22.3% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(6,380)
Black0.7%(47)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(340)
Asian1.2%(82)
2000
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(5,991)
Black0.8%(58)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(612)
Asian4.7%(335)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Nicaraguan4%(300)
Panamanian2.1%(162)
Peruvian1.7%(130)
Puerto Rican1.5%(111)
Salvadoran0.8%(64)
Mexican0.7%(55)
Dominican0.2%(16)
Guatemalan0.1%(11)
Asian origin
Chinese3.2%(240)
Asian Indian2.9%(222)
Pakistani1.3%(100)
Filipino0.2%(13)
Ancestry
Italian9.5%(717)
American6%(453)
Irish5.6%(424)
German5.5%(420)
Russian4.1%(312)
Polish3.5%(267)
West Indian2.7%(201)
Austrian2%(148)
Israeli1.6%(118)
Hungarian1.5%(116)
Haitian1%(79)
Romanian1%(76)
+ 12 more ancestry groups with data
English0.9%(67)
Turkish0.6%(44)
Greek0.5%(39)
Arab0.5%(36)
Iranian0.5%(35)
Croatian0.4%(34)
Portuguese0.3%(23)
Armenian0.2%(13)
Ukrainian0.2%(13)
Iraqi0.2%(12)
Latvian0.2%(12)
British0.1%(4)
RANKED:Largest Italian population · Largest Central American population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.8%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 34.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.2%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 85.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
16.3%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 14.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
−11%since 1990
from 28.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Marital status
Men 15+
Never married30.6%(834)
Married63.9%(1,743)
Widowed2.3%(62)
Divorced3.3%(89)
Women 15+
Never married18.3%(553)
Married61.5%(1,859)
Widowed12.2%(368)
Divorced8%(243)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hewlett, New York?

Hewlett, New York has about 7,060 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hewlett, New York?

The typical household in Hewlett, New York earns about $66,550 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hewlett, New York expensive?

In Hewlett, New York, the median home is worth about $246,100, and the typical rent is about $1,097 a month.

How educated are people in Hewlett, New York?

About 39.8% of adults age 25 and over in Hewlett, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hewlett, New York?

About 2.9% of people in Hewlett, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hewlett, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Hewlett, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 440 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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