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Hewitt

Wisconsin · 796 residents · 0.931 sq mi
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Hewitt is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $79,375. Population has grown 19% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $184,100. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents. Households here earn about 25% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% 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

Total population
796
+19%since 2000
from 670 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
855 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 720 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.7
+23%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5536617698779851990201020202024Hewitt
2024775
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,375
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,295 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,367
+73%since 2000
from $19,234 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.8%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$184,100
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $108,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$706
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
94.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.6% in 2000
6.0% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+14%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(666)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(774)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other2.4%(19)
Diversity Score7.9%(63)
Diversity Score
8
+429%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.3%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.2 min
+77%since 2000
from 9.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 89.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 2.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 82.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.8%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
46.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.7%
−94.8 ptssince 2013
from 96.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hewitt, Wisconsin?

Hewitt, Wisconsin has about 796 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hewitt, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Hewitt, Wisconsin earns about $79,375 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 $184,100, and the typical rent is about $706 a month.

How educated are people in Hewitt, Wisconsin?

About 31.3% 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 2.2% 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 207 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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