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 2025 the population of Hewitt, MN is 265. The population is expected to grow to 266 by 2030 - a growth rate of 0.08%.
The median age of Hewitt, MN residents is 44.
The diversity index of Hewitt, MN is 10.7, meaning that there is a 11% 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 $85,240 and projected to be $89,778 in 2030. Per capita income is $33,131, projected to be $34,089 in 2030. 1.51% of households – 4 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,024,417 and the average disposable income is $65,816.
There are 117 housing units in Hewitt, MN; 93 are owner-occupied, 10 are rented, and 14 are vacant. The average home value is $242,957, with 1 homes built in 2010 or later, and 47 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 9 businesses in Hewitt, MN, employing 37 workers and pulling from a labor force of 123 age 16 and above. 77 workers commute into Hewitt, MN from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
43 residents both live and work in/around Hewitt, MN. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 9.3% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 2.33% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 104 drive alone, 15 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 2 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 2 residents work from home.
81 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 23 have associates degrees, 13 have bachelor’s degrees, and 10 hold a graduate or professional degree.
