Hawley, Minnesota

Quick Statistics

Hawley is a community in Clay County, Minnesota, home to about 2,178 people spread across 2.6 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $53,384 a year, and a typical home is worth about $280,400. About 48.3% of adults hold a college degree, and 95.3% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 5 percent over the past decade.

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2,178
Total Population
▲ up 5% since 2012
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2.62 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$53,384
Median Personal Income
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$280,400
Median Home Value
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48.3%
College Educated
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95.3%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 4.7 points since 2010
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Among the Minnesota towns GeoStat tracks, Hawley ranks number 252 of 914 in population, number 148 in median household income, number 210 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Hawley typically top out near 82°F in July, while January nights average about 0°F. The area sees roughly 53 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Hawley
# Town Distance Population
1.Hawley, MN0.3 mi.474
2.Hitterdal, MN7.6 mi.314
3.Lake Park, MN10.5 mi.600
4.Lake Park, MN10.7 mi.481
5.Glyndon, MN12.2 mi.1,098
6.Glyndon, MN12.2 mi.278
7.Ulen, MN14.2 mi.413
8.Ulen, MN14.2 mi.174
Frequently Asked Questions About Hawley

What is the population of Hawley, Minnesota?
Hawley has a population of about 2,178 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Hawley, Minnesota in?
Hawley is located in Clay County, Minnesota.

What is the median home value in Hawley, Minnesota?
The median home value in Hawley is about $280,400, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Hawley, Minnesota?
The median personal income in Hawley is about $53,384 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Hawley, Minnesota?
Since 1950, 41 tornadoes have been recorded in Clay County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Hawley, Minnesota?
Typical July highs run about 82 degrees and January lows about 0 degrees, with around 53 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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