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Hawley, MN
City in Clay County, Minnesota.
Population
2,178
Land area
2.6sq mi
People per sq mi
831
ZIP codes
0
Hawley and its ZIP codes
Hawley at a glance
- Hawley is about 12 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $99,188 a year, 11% more than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $280,400 (15% below Minnesota) and median rent is $733 a month.
Local data for Hawley, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hawley, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$99,188
Poverty rate
4.6%
Median home value
$280,400
Median rent
$733/mo
Homeownership
70.2%
Bachelor's or higher
36.2%
Median age
41.1
Average commute
24.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (931), Norwegian Americans (779), Swedish Americans (169).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clay County. PPP loans are for Hawley.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,501
19,568 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,518
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$356M
FY 2026, $5,446 per person
How people get to work
Hawley, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.9%
- Carpooled8.9%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home15.2%
Average one-way commute: 24.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hawley, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
729
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
177
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 0°F
26.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hawley, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.8%
U.S. 33.3% -0.5 pts
Diabetes
9.5%
U.S. 12.1% -2.6 pts
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
Cities near Hawley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HitterdalCity | 7.3 mi | 0.9 |
| Lake ParkCity | 10 mi | 1 |
| GlyndonCity | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| UlenCity | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| FeltonCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| BakerCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1 |
| AudubonCity | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| BarnesvilleCity | 16 mi | 2 |
| SabinCity | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| DilworthCity | 18 mi | 3.5 |
| MoorheadCity | 20 mi | 22.3 |
| CallawayCity | 21 mi | 0.6 |
| Detroit LakesCity | 22 mi | 11.8 |
| BorupCity | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| North River, NDCity | 23 mi | 0.1 |
| Briarwood, NDCity | 23 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hawley, MN in?
- Hawley is in Clay County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Hawley, MN?
- About 2,178 people live in Hawley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hawley?
- Nearby places include Hitterdal (7.3 mi), Lake Park (10 mi), Glyndon (12 mi), Ulen (14 mi), Felton (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023