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Hewitt, Texas

Introduction to Hewitt, Texas

Hewitt, Texas, in McLennan county, is 6 miles SW of Waco, Texas (center to center) and 87 miles S of Fort Worth, Texas. The city is in the Waco area. There are 11,085 residents in Hewitt.

Hewitt History

The community of Hewitt was founded in the 1880s. The land was donated by John A. Warren, the first businessman of the area. In 1882, he named the city after George A. Hewitt, a director of the Missouri, Kansas, and Texas Railroad. The area's first post office was established in 1884. During the first ninety years, the economy of the city was largely dependent on farming and agriculture. It was incorporated on June 25, 1960, and George C. Baxley became the first mayor. The city experienced a major population explosion in the late 1970s.

Hewitt and nearby Attractions

  • Lake Waco
  • Taylor Museum of Waco History
  • Dr. Pepper Museum
  • Cameron Park Zoo
  • Earle - Harrison House & Gardens
  • Mother Neff State Park

Things To Do In Hewitt

The Hewitt Park and Warren Park offer opportunities for the enjoyment of a number of outdoor activities. You can also visit the Suspension Bridge and Riverwalk at Waco. The city boasts of several churches including Church of Christ–Hewitt, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints America Church, and Church of Christ-Sun Valley Boulevard. It is also worth visiting the Mayborn Museum Complex.

Hewitt Transportation

You can reach Waco Regional Airport within a few minutes.

Hewitt Higher Education

Baylor University and Texas State Technical College-Waco are close to the city.

High Points

Hewitt strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Hewitt Low Rate of Poverty
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 11%Hewitt College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 13%Hewitt People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 16%Hewitt Median Family Income
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Hewitt Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Hewitt, TX

Comparing Hewitt to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity96
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Male Share of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Women48
Well-Paid Single Men48
Female Share of the Population45
Age of the Population34
Senior Citizens12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size97

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
College Educated Adults89
People in Middle Class or Better89
Median Family Income79

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Working at Home68
Walking and Biking to Work35
Public Transportation Use37

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Affordability of Property Taxes53
Affordability of Rents32
People Living Alone12
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime89
Low Property Crime78

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