Hewitt, New Jersey Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Hewitt, New Jersey Demographics
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Very AffordableHome value to income ratio of 2.5x is exceptionally low

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Hewitt, New Jersey had a total population of 2,417, the 428th largest community in New Jersey, with a median household income of $189,188, which is 83% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 1.7%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 83% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in New Jersey.
An exceptionally low poverty rate of 1.7% — among the lowest in New Jersey.
Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x.
Unemployment rate of 31.4% is notably above the national average.

Hewitt Quick Facts

Population 2,417

Median Household Income $189,188

Median Home Value $466,600

Poverty Rate 1.7%

Unemployment Rate 31.4%

Median Age 53.1 years

Homeownership Rate 94.1%

Affordability Ratio 2.5x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.7%

High School Graduation Rate 98.8%

Diversity Index 29/100

Population 2,417 428th of 700

Median Income $189,188 top 10%

Poverty Rate 1.7% 86% lower than national

Median Home Value $466,600 above average

How Hewitt Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	2,797	2,417	-13.6%
Median household income	$182,516	$189,188	+3.7%
Median home value	$436,700	$466,600	+6.8%

How Hewitt Compares

Median Household Income

Hewitt

$189,188

$103,556

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Hewitt

$466,600

$454,400

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 2.5%

$25K-$50K 5.4%

$50K-$100K 22.9%

$100K+ 69.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

0.0%

$10K-$15K

0.0%

$15K-$20K

2.5%

$20K-$25K

0.0%

$25K-$30K

0.0%

$30K-$35K

0.0%

$35K-$40K

0.0%

$40K-$45K

0.0%

$45K-$50K

5.4%

$50K-$60K

6.2%

$60K-$75K

5.4%

$75K-$100K

11.3%

$100K-$125K

3.5%

$125K-$150K

5.0%

$150K-$200K

13.5%

$200K+

47.3%

Employment

31.4% Unemployment Rate State: 6.3%|National: 5.2%

79.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 94.1%

Renter 5.9%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $2,293/mo 14.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

25.4%

18-34

3.8%

35-54

38.2%

55-74

27.8%

75+

4.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 66 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Hewitt Rankings in New Jersey

#428 Population of 700

#67 Median Income of 662

#422 Education of 699

#274 Home Value of 678

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Other Cities in Passaic County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Paterson	158,735	$55,997	21.3%	$360,100
Clifton	89,379	$98,237	7.9%	$461,900
Passaic	70,002	$55,371	22.9%	$429,900
Hawthorne	19,628	$110,237	4.0%	$533,700
Preakness	18,520	$133,205	3.3%	$617,700
Woodland Park	13,355	$98,845	3.8%	$497,600
Ringwood	11,657	$152,414	2.5%	$449,800
Wanaque	11,206	$113,175	5.9%	$400,700
Pompton Lakes	11,047	$124,454	8.5%	$442,400
Totowa	10,959	$113,563	4.1%	$559,300

Cities Similar to Hewitt

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Keasbey	2,252	N/A	$278,800	17.3%	31.1%
Stockton University	2,621	N/A	N/A	63.5%	N/A
Monroe Manor	2,286	$176,600	$656,800	74.4%	0.0%
Stirling	2,599	$180,875	$695,300	62.0%	6.7%
Peapack and Gladstone	2,571	$202,578	$868,800	72.1%	1.1%

Population Overview

Hewitt is a small community located in New Jersey, within Passaic County. The total population is 2,417. It ranks as the 428th most populous out of 700 Census-designated places in New Jersey.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hewitt is 53.1 years. This is 32% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hewitt is $189,188. This is 83% higher than the state median of $103,556. It is also 134% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 1.7%. This is 83% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.7%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 31.4%. This is 397% higher than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $466,600. Housing costs are 3% higher than the state median of $454,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Hewitt is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 94.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 47% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hewitt is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (83.5% vs 50.9%). The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 12.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (9.3%) is well below the state average of 22.5%. The Asian population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 10.1%.

Education

35.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 43.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 98.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Hewitt, New Jersey is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against New Jersey state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 700 Census-designated places in New Jersey. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Hewitt, New Jersey?

Hewitt, New Jersey has a population of 2,417 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Hewitt, NJ?

The median household income in Hewitt is $189,188, which is 134% higher than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Hewitt, NJ?

The poverty rate in Hewitt is 1.7%. This means approximately 41 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Hewitt, New Jersey?

Hewitt's population is 83.5% White, 0.7% Black, 9.3% Hispanic/Latino, and 1.8% Asian.

What is the median home value in Hewitt, NJ?

The median home value in Hewitt is $466,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.5x.

How educated is Hewitt, New Jersey?

35.7% of adults (25+) in Hewitt hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 7.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.