Hawley, Texas
Hawley, Texas | |
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 A row of businesses in Hawley. | |
 Location of Hawley, Texas | |
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| Coordinates: 32°36′43″N 99°48′48″W / 32.61194°N 99.81333°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Jones |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.9 sq mi (7.6 km2) |
| • Land | 2.9 sq mi (7.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,640 ft (500 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 646 |
| • Density | 219.7/sq mi (84.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 79525 |
| Area code | 325 |
| FIPS code | 48-32840[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1337477[2] |
Hawley is a city in Jones County, Texas, United States. The population was 634 at the 2010 census. Named for the United States Congressman Robert B. Hawley, it is part of the Abilene, Texas Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Geography
Hawley is located at 32°36′43″N 99°48′48″W / 32.61194°N 99.81333°W (32.612023, -99.813315).[3]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.9 square miles (7.5 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 679 | — | |
| 1990 | 606 | −10.8% | |
| 2000 | 646 | 6.6% | |
| 2010 | 634 | −1.9% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 614 | [4] | −3.2% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[5] | |||
As of the census[1] of 2000, 646 people, 239 households, and 184 families resided in the city. The population density was 219.7 people 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 the age of 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 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.11.
In the city, the population was distributed as 30.7% under the age of 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 femalesm 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
The City of Hawley is served by the Hawley Independent School District.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, dry summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification system, Hawley has a humid subtropical climate, Cfa on climate maps.[6]
References
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ Climate Summary for Hawley, Texas
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |