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Hawley

Texas · 545 residents · 2.93 sq mi
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Hawley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,712. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 101 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $88,200. Households here earn about 30% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
545
−16%since 2000
from 646 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
186 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 220 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.7
+16%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4206007809591K1990201020202024Hawley
2024572
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,712
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,771 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,143
+96%since 2000
from $14,879 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.1%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,200
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$735
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
19.4% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+81%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(609)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(27)
Asian0.9%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.6%(82)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(479)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(34)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(13)
Diversity Score21.7%(118)
Diversity Score
22
+72%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+64%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 1.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.4%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 68.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.8%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.6%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
62.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
−81.1 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hawley, Texas?

Hawley, Texas has about 545 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hawley, Texas?

The typical household in Hawley, Texas earns about $44,712 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hawley, Texas expensive?

In Hawley, Texas, the median home is worth about $88,200, and the typical rent is about $735 a month.

How educated are people in Hawley, Texas?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Hawley, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hawley, Texas?

About 12.9% of people in Hawley, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hawley, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Hawley, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 38 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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