Hewitt Is a community with long history. Hewitt was platted in April 1891 on land donated by Henry Hewitt and incorporated as a village on February 20, 1899. The city was named in honor of Hewitt, a nearby farmer. Today, the City of Hewitt has a number of businesses and opportunities to enjoy a rural lifestyle.
City of Hewitt
PO Box 91
509 E Third Ave
Hewitt, MN 56453
Mayor: Miles Wiirre
PO Box 112
Hewitt, MN 56453
218-820-4013
jimopelia@hotmail.com
Clerk: Kimberly Greenwaldt
PO Box 91
Hewitt, MN 56453
218-924-4343
cityofhewitt@arvig.net
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As of 2026 the population of Hewitt, MN is 272. The population is expected to grow to 276 by 2031 - a growth rate of 0.29%.
The median age of Hewitt, MN residents is 47.
The diversity index of Hewitt, MN is 13.1, meaning that there is a 13% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Hewitt, MN is $81,767 and projected to be $92,568 in 2031. Per capita income is $32,466, projected to be $36,222 in 2031. 1.1% of households – 3 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $670,298 and the average disposable income is $60,692.
There are 122 housing units in Hewitt, MN; 98 are owner-occupied, 10 are rented, and 14 are vacant. The average home value is $217,168, with 2 homes built in 2010 or later, and 45 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 10 businesses in Hewitt, MN, employing 46 workers and pulling from a labor force of 115 age 16 and above. 79 workers commute into Hewitt, MN from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
32 residents both live and work in/around Hewitt, MN. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 12.5% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 3.13% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 84 drive alone, 22 carpool, and 2 take public transportation. 3 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 4 residents work from home.
77 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 29 have associates degrees, 13 have bachelor’s degrees, and 12 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
