Hewitt, Texas facts for kids
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Hewitt, Texas
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Hewitt city hall
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"Life Just Right"
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Location of Hewitt, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | McLennan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.03 sq mi (18.21 km2) |
| • Land | 7.02 sq mi (18.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 627 ft (191 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 16,026 |
| • Density | 2,126.87/sq mi (821.14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76643
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| Area code(s) | 254 |
| FIPS code | 48-33428 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410752 |
| Website | http://www.cityofhewitt.com/ |
Hewitt is a city located in McLennan County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 16,026 people lived there, making it the second biggest city in McLennan County. Hewitt is also part of the larger Waco area.
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History of Hewitt
The town of Hewitt began in the 1880s. A businessman named John A. Warren gave land for the community. He bought about 40 acres of land. The town was named Hewitt in 1883. It was named after George A. Hewitt, who worked for the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad.
For many years, Hewitt grew because of farming. Cotton was a very important crop back then. The town slowly got bigger. In 1960, Hewitt officially became a city. Its population grew very fast in the 1970s. In 1890, only 60 people lived in Hewitt. By 2010, there were about 13,500 residents. In 2015, MSN Money said Hewitt was the 20th best place to live in the United States.
Geography and Climate
Hewitt is a city in Texas. It covers about 7 square miles (18 square kilometers) of land. The city is surrounded by other cities like Robinson and Waco.
Hewitt's Climate
The weather in Hewitt has hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild or cool. Hewitt has a type of weather called a humid subtropical climate. This means it gets a lot of rain and has warm temperatures for most of the year.
People of Hewitt
The population of Hewitt has grown a lot over the years. Here's how many people have lived there:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 569 | — | |
| 1980 | 5,247 | 822.1% | |
| 1990 | 8,983 | 71.2% | |
| 2000 | 11,085 | 23.4% | |
| 2010 | 13,549 | 22.2% | |
| 2020 | 16,026 | 18.3% | |
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In 2020, there were 16,026 people living in Hewitt. There were 5,167 households and 3,842 families.
Diversity in Hewitt
Here is a look at the different groups of people living in Hewitt in 2020:
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 10,425 | 65.05% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 1,588 | 9.91% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 57 | 0.36% |
| Asian (NH) | 525 | 3.28% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 16 | 0.1% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 39 | 0.24% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 607 | 3.79% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,769 | 17.28% |
| Total | 16,026 |
In 2000, the average household had about 2.82 people. The average family had about 3.12 people. About 29.9% of the people were under 18 years old. The median age was 33 years.
Hewitt was ranked number 44 on Money magazine's 2007 list of the Top 100 places to live.
Education in Hewitt
The Midway Independent School District serves the city of Hewitt. This school district has several schools in Hewitt. There are three elementary schools and one middle school located in the city.
Culture and Notable People
Hewitt is known as the birthplace of Tom Connally. He was a U.S. Senator from Texas.
See also
In Spanish: Hewitt (Texas) para niños
