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Hawley, Texas

Coordinates: 32°36′13″N 99°48′40″W / 32.60361°N 99.81111°W / 32.60361; -99.81111
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Hawley, Texas
City
Street in Hawley, September 2011
Street in Hawley, September 2011
Location of Hawley, Texas
Location of Hawley, Texas
Coordinates: 32°36′13″N 99°48′40″W / 32.60361°N 99.81111°W / 32.60361; -99.81111
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyJones
Area
[1]
 • Total
2.94 sq mi (7.61 km2)
 • Land2.93 sq mi (7.59 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation
[2]
1,631 ft (497 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
545
 • Density190/sq mi (72/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
79525
Area code325
FIPS code48-32840[3]
GNIS feature ID2410719[2]

Hawley is a city in Jones County, Texas, United States. Its population was 545 at the 2020 census.[4]

History

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The community is named for Congressman Robert B. Hawley.

On evening of May 2, 2024, a strong tornado struck southwest of Hawley.[5]

Geography

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Hawley is located in southeastern Jones County. U.S. Routes 83 and 277, running concurrently, pass through the southwestern side of the city, leading northwest 11 miles (18 km) to Anson, the county seat, and southeast 13 miles (21 km) to Abilene.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Hawley has a total area of 2.9 square miles (7.6 km2), of which 0.01 square miles (0.02 km2), or 0.25%, is covered by water.[6] The Clear Fork of the Brazos River flows through the city, south of the center.

Climate

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The climate in this area is characterized by hot, dry summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, Hawley has a humid subtropical climate, Cfa on climate maps.[7]

Demographics

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Hawley is part of the Abilene metropolitan area.

2020 census

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As of the 2020 United States census, 545 people, 253 households, and 130 families resided in the city.

Hawley racial composition[4]
(NH = Non-Hispanic)[a]
Race Number Percentage
White (NH) 479 87.89%
Black or African American (NH) 2 0.37%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) 3 0.55%
Some other race (NH) 3 0.55%
Mixed/Multiracial (NH) 24 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 34 6.24%
Total 545
  1. ^ Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.[8][9]

2000 census

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1980679—
1990606−10.8%
20006466.6%
2010634−1.9%
2020545−14.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]

As of the census[3] of 2000, 646 people, 239 households, and 184 families resided in the city. The population density was 219.7 inhabitants per square mile (84.8/km2). The 264 housing units averaged 89.8/sq mi (34.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.44% White, 0.15% African American, 0.93% Asian, 1.70% from other races, and 0.77% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 4.18% of the population.

Of the 239 households, 39.3% had children under 18 living with them, 63.6% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.6% were not families. About 20.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the city, the age distribution was 30.7% under 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 96.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,771, and for a family was $36,625. Males had a median income of $25,893 versus $21,071 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,879. About 9.3% of families and 13.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.8% of those under age 18 and 15.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education

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The city is served by the Hawley Independent School District, in Hawley.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hawley, Texas
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ a b "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
  5. ^ Massive tornado rips through Hawley on Thursday. See photos, video of the damage; Abilene Reporter News.
  6. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Hawley city, Texas". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved December 27, 2018.[dead link‍]
  7. ^ Climate Summary for Hawley, Texas
  8. ^ https://www.census.gov/ [not specific enough to verify]
  9. ^ "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
  10. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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