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Hawley, Minnesota

Hawley, Minnesota, in Clay county, is 22 miles E of Fargo, North Dakota (center to center) and 197 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city is considered part of the Fargo - Moorhead metropolitan area. Hawley has a population of 1,882.

The People and Families of Hawley

In Hawley, about 61% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hawley had a median family income of $47,188. To its credit, the people in Hawley value education and a large proportion are college graduates.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Hawley Housing

About 71% of housing units in Hawley are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In Hawley, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Hawley strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Hawley College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Hawley, MN

Comparing Hawley to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens87
Well-Paid Single Men74
Male Share of the Population76
Age of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Female Share of the Population45
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults98
Median Family Income85
People in Middle Class or Better75
People Above Poverty75

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use87
Working at Home87
Walking and Biking to Work74
Short Commute Times64

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Affordability of Rents77
Housing Recently Built77
People Living Alone65
Affordability of Property Taxes44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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