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Hewlett

New York · 6,819 residents · 0.881 sq mi
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Hewlett is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $83,600. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $510,000. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 50% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,819
−3%since 2000
from 7,060 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
7,740 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 8,014 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.2
+8%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K8K1990201020202024Hewlett
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,600
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,550 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,526
+10%since 2000
from $38,803 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
55.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services11.9%
US avg: 7%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration8.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$510,000
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $246,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,495
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,097 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.7%
−27.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
20.5% rent
Vacancy rate
3.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
51.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.6%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.1
+65%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(5,991)
Black0.8%(58)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(612)
Asian4.7%(335)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.1%(2,265)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78.6%(5,363)
Black2.2%(152)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(727)
Asian7%(480)
Other0.8%(52)
Diversity Score44.5%(3,035)
Diversity Score
45
+39%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.1%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 39.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
25.4%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.2 min
+40%since 2000
from 25.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
13.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
51.4%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
19.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.3%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hewlett, New York?

Hewlett, New York has about 6,819 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hewlett, New York earns about $83,600 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 $510,000, and the typical rent is about $1,495 a month.

How educated are people in Hewlett, New York?

About 51.1% 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 5.3% 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 199 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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