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Hewitt

Texas · 16,026 residents · 6.887 sq mi
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Hewitt has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,096. Population has grown 45% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $174,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,026
+45%since 2000
from 11,085 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,327 / sq mi
+45%since 2000
from 1,610 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+26%since 2000
from 33.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K10K13K15K17K1990201020202024Hewitt
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,096
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,469 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,944
+39%since 2000
from $22,263 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.3%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing6.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Information6%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$174,900
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,224
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $696 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
34.4% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+55%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(8,800)
Black7.6%(840)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(1,029)
Asian2.3%(256)
Other0%
Diversity Score42%(4,654)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.1%(10,425)
Black9.9%(1,588)
Hispanic / Latino17.3%(2,769)
Asian3.3%(525)
Other2.8%(441)
Diversity Score64.9%(10,393)
Diversity Score
65
+54%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.2%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 33.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 94.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
+41%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 2.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.4%
−11.3 ptssince 2011
from 74.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.9%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−84.5 ptssince 2013
from 90.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hewitt, Texas?

Hewitt, Texas has about 16,026 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hewitt, Texas?

The typical household in Hewitt, Texas earns about $71,096 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hewitt, Texas expensive?

In Hewitt, Texas, the median home is worth about $174,900, and the typical rent is about $1,224 a month.

How educated are people in Hewitt, Texas?

About 33.2% of adults age 25 and over in Hewitt, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hewitt, Texas?

About 7.8% of people in Hewitt, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hewitt, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Hewitt, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,043 residents, a change of about 78 percent over that period.

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

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