History of Growth
The City of Hewitt has a history of growth. The city was rated the fastest-growing community in the United States during the 1970’s. Since Hewitt’s population boom, it has continued to grow at a steady rate. Please examine the city’s population growth pattern in the table below.
Per 2020 United States Census data Hewitt’s population is at 16,026.
| Year | Population |
| 1890 | 6 |
| 1920 | 79 |
| 1960 | 251 |
| 1970 | 569 |
| 1975 | 2,185 |
| 1985 | 7,575 |
| 1990 | 9,360 |
| 2000 | 11,085 |
| 2005 | 12,987 |
| 2010 | 13,549
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| 2015 | 14,341 |
| 2020 | 16,026 |