Hewitt
Rural Roots.
A Community That Remembers.
Hewitt is a small Todd County community shaped by rural life, local businesses, longtime residents, and a strong connection to its history. Set along the Wing River in central Minnesota, Hewitt offers quiet small-town living while preserving the places and stories that generations of residents have shared.
Welcome to Hewitt
Small-Town Life With
History Close at Hand.
Hewitt’s character comes from the people and institutions that have kept the community connected over generations. Local businesses, agriculture, civic organizations, volunteer service, and rural surroundings continue to shape everyday life here.
At the center of Hewitt’s historical story stands the former Hewitt Public School. Once a place where generations learned and gathered, the building now serves as a museum and library dedicated to preserving the history of Hewitt and Stowe Prairie Township.
Hewitt, Minnesota
Hewitt. Rural roots. Community spirit.
With a rural setting, local businesses, and a schoolhouse preserved as a museum, Hewitt offers a glimpse of Todd County’s small-town character. Explore the people, homes, workforce, and household resources that shape the community.
People & community
A snapshot of the people and households that make up Hewitt.
Population estimate
Estimated residents
Median age
Years
Households
Occupied housing units
Population by age
Explore the age groups represented in the community.
| Category | Estimated count |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 37 |
| 5–9 | 9 |
| 10–14 | 7 |
| 15–19 | 14 |
| 20–24 | 28 |
| 25–29 | 10 |
| 30–34 | 13 |
| 35–39 | 15 |
| 40–44 | 34 |
| 45–49 | 6 |
| 50–54 | 13 |
| 55–59 | 12 |
| 60–64 | 19 |
| 65–69 | 18 |
| 70–74 | 25 |
| 75–79 | 17 |
| 80–84 | 3 |
| 85+ | 3 |
U.S. Census Bureau · 2020–2024 ACS five-year estimate
Survey estimates; chart margins of error are not shown.
Homes & housing
Explore home values, rental costs, and the balance of owner-occupied and rented homes.
Median home value
Owner-occupied homes
Median monthly gross rent
Monthly rent and applicable utility costs
Owner & renter households
See how occupied homes are divided between owners and renters.
| Category | Estimated count |
|---|---|
| Owner occupied | 94 |
| Renter occupied | 17 |
U.S. Census Bureau · 2020–2024 ACS five-year estimate
Survey estimates; chart margins of error are not shown.
Income & household resources
Household income and poverty measures provide context for local economic development.
Median household income
Household income
Per capita income
Income per resident
Poverty rate
Share below the poverty level
People below the poverty level
Estimated people
Workforce & education
Explore the resident labor force and educational attainment in Hewitt.
Civilian labor force
Residents age 16 and older
The civilian labor force includes residents who are employed or unemployed and looking for work. This measure describes residents, rather than jobs located within the city.
Educational attainment
Education levels among residents age 25 and older.
| Category | Estimated count |
|---|---|
| Less than high school | 23 |
| High school / GED | 63 |
| Some college, no degree | 71 |
| Associate’s degree | 19 |
| Bachelor’s degree | 4 |
| Graduate / professional degree | 8 |
U.S. Census Bureau · 2020–2024 ACS five-year estimate
Survey estimates; chart margins of error are not shown.
How Hewitt works
A closer look at commuting patterns and working from home.
Drive alone
Share of workers age 16+
Carpool
Share of workers age 16+
Use public transit
Share of workers age 16+
Work from home
Share of workers age 16+
Residents working from home
Workers age 16 and older
These are selected work and commuting measures. Walking, cycling, and other travel modes are not shown.
Connected at home
Broadband subscriptions offer a household-level view of digital connectivity.
Households with broadband
Share of households with a subscription
Broadband households
Number of households with a subscription
These figures describe household subscriptions, not internet speeds or service availability at a specific address.
A Look Back
A Community That Carries Its History Forward.
Hewitt’s story stretches from its nineteenth-century beginnings to a school building that continues serving the community in an entirely new way today.
Hewitt Takes Its Name
The town is platted in April on land contributed by local farmer Henry Hewitt, whose name becomes part of the new community.
Hewitt Incorporates
On February 20, Hewitt officially incorporates as a village, marking an important step in its civic development.
A New School Opens
A substantial new public school is built to serve Hewitt and surrounding rural families. The building becomes not only a place of education, but an important center of community life.
The School Era Ends
The Hewitt school closes after decades of educating local students. The building is later transferred to the city rather than disappearing from the community.
A Museum Finds a Home
The Hewitt Historical Society begins transforming the former school into a museum, preserving classrooms and community stories for future generations.
A Landmark Earns Recognition
The Hewitt Public School is listed on the National Register of Historic Places in recognition of its significance to local education and community life.
Community Highlights
History, Service, and Rural Community.
Hewitt’s historic landmarks, rural surroundings, and local organizations reflect a community that remains closely connected to its roots.
Hewitt Public School Museum
The former public school now preserves the history of Hewitt and Stowe Prairie Township through exhibits that recreate classrooms, homes, churches, and other parts of community life.
Rural Roots
Agriculture, local businesses, and the surrounding countryside remain part of Hewitt’s identity and its quieter approach to small-town living.
Neighbors Serving Neighbors
Volunteer service and community organizations help support Hewitt and the surrounding rural area, carrying forward a tradition of local involvement.
Life in Hewitt
Quiet Living With Community Close By.
Hewitt offers the slower pace and familiar connections of a small rural community. Local businesses, agriculture, volunteer organizations, community gatherings, and the surrounding countryside all contribute to everyday life.
The Wing River adds to Hewitt’s natural setting, while the historic school museum, community spaces, and local organizations give residents ways to stay connected to both the town’s past and one another.
Explore Hewitt
Find Your Connection to the Community.
Whether you are considering Hewitt as a place to live, work, grow a business, or simply learn more about rural Todd County, TCDC can help connect you with local contacts, resources, and opportunities.
City Information
City clerk
Virginia Kern
City office phone
City hall address
Office hours
Tuesday - Thurdsay 9:00AM to 4:00PM | Friday 9:00AM to 2:00PM