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Hawley

Pennsylvania · 1,303 residents · 0.581 sq mi
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Hawley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,404. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $87,000. With a median age of 40.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 44% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,303
+5%since 1990
from 1,244 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,243 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 2,141 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
40.8
+10%since 1990
from 37.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8811K1K1K1K1990201020202024Hawley
2024925
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,404
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,009 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,093
+50%since 1990
from $10,714 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
20.7%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 13.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,000
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $79,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$409
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $326 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
51.9%
−6.2 ptssince 1990
from 58.1% in 1990
48.1% rent
Afford Score
3.9
−12%since 1990
from 4.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(1,238)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1%(13)
Asian0.3%(4)
Diversity Score3.7%(46)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(1,239)
Black0.9%(12)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(34)
Asian0.4%(5)
Diversity Score9.6%(125)
Diversity Score
10
+157%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 17.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.6%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 78.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.4%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 7.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.2 min
−39%since 1990
from 19.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hawley, Pennsylvania?

Hawley, Pennsylvania has about 1,303 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hawley, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Hawley, Pennsylvania earns about $22,404 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hawley, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Hawley, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $87,000, and the typical rent is about $409 a month.

How educated are people in Hawley, Pennsylvania?

About 15.2% of adults age 25 and over in Hawley, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hawley, Pennsylvania?

About 20.7% of people in Hawley, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hawley, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Hawley, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 59 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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