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Hewitt

Wisconsin · 798 residents (2025 est.) · 0.931 sq mi
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Hewitt is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,109. Population has grown 16% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $260,100. Poverty is rare here, at 2.3% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
775
+16%since 2000
from 670 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
832 / sq mi
+1%since 2009
from 826 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
41.0
+15%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:798 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5536617698779851990201020202024Hewitt
2024775
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57%(54)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.1%(55)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.3%(41)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.3%(33)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.7%(52)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347.6%(59)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4416%(124)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.8%(107)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.8%(107)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7413.5%(105)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.2%(25)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.7%(13)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,109
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,295 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,569
+116%since 2000
from $19,234 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.7%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.330
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.329 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$260,100
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $108,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$854
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.6% in 2000
10.8% rent
Vacancy rate
5.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.0%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.6%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+42%since 2009
from 2.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
36
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(666)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(742)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.8%(22)
Diversity Score
10
+220%since 2009
from 3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Cuban0.5%(4)
Mexican0.3%(2)
Ancestry
German65.3%(506)
Irish19.5%(151)
Polish7.7%(60)
Norwegian6.6%(51)
Swedish4.8%(37)
Danish2.1%(16)
Ukrainian1.9%(15)
American1.8%(14)
English1.7%(13)
Finnish1.3%(10)
French1.3%(10)
Italian1.3%(10)
+ 9 more ancestry groups with data
Czech0.8%(6)
Swiss0.8%(6)
Belgian0.5%(4)
Croatian0.5%(4)
Scottish0.5%(4)
Slovak0.4%(3)
Dutch0.3%(2)
Russian0.3%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Polish population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Swedish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.9%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
+81%since 2000
from 9.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.8%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 89.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 2.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.3%
−14.9 ptssince 2011
from 82.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.2%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.5%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2012
from 6.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.8%
−95.7 ptssince 2013
from 96.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2017
from 84.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25.6%(75)
Married67.9%(199)
Widowed3.1%(9)
Divorced3.4%(10)
Women 15+
Never married22%(73)
Married62%(206)
Widowed12.3%(41)
Divorced3.6%(12)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hewitt, Wisconsin?

Hewitt, Wisconsin has about 775 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hewitt, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Hewitt, Wisconsin earns about $92,109 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hewitt, Wisconsin expensive?

In Hewitt, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $260,100, and the typical rent is about $854 a month.

How educated are people in Hewitt, Wisconsin?

About 28.9% of adults age 25 and over in Hewitt, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hewitt, Wisconsin?

About 2.3% of people in Hewitt, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hewitt, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Hewitt, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 186 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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

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