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Hawley, TX
City in Jones County, Texas.
Population
572
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
195
ZIP codes
0
Hawley and its ZIP codes
Hawley at a glance
- Hawley is 69% denser than Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $78,393, close to the Texas median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $120,300 (58% below Texas) and median rent is $850 a month.
Local data for Hawley, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hawley, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,393
Poverty rate
19.8%
Median home value
$120,300
Median rent
$850/mo
Homeownership
80.5%
Bachelor's or higher
22.3%
Median age
40.9
Average commute
21.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (80), German Americans (56), Mexican Americans (37).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jones County. PPP loans are for Hawley.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,143
3,269 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,003
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$111M
FY 2026, $5,639 per person
How people get to work
Hawley, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.3%
- Carpooled7.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.4%
Average one-way commute: 21.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hawley, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
654
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
71
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 29°F
25.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hawley, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.0%
U.S. 33.3% +1.7 pts
Diabetes
11.3%
U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.6%
U.S. 11.1% +0.5 pts
Cities near Hawley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ImpactTown | 7.9 mi | 0.1 |
| AbileneCity | 9.9 mi | 106.7 |
| TyeCity | 11 mi | 4.8 |
| AnsonCity | 12 mi | 2.8 |
| MerkelTown | 15 mi | 2.8 |
| LuedersCity | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| PotosiCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 18.3 |
| TrentTown | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| Buffalo GapTown | 22 mi | 2.4 |
| ClydeCity | 23 mi | 3.3 |
| McCaulleyCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.9 |
| SylvesterCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.9 |
| TuscolaCity | 27 mi | 0.9 |
| HamlinCity | 27 mi | 5.3 |
| BairdCity | 28 mi | 2.7 |
| StamfordCity | 30 mi | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hawley, TX in?
- Hawley is in Jones County, Texas.
- What is the population of Hawley, TX?
- About 572 people live in Hawley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hawley?
- Nearby places include Impact (7.9 mi), Abilene (9.9 mi), Tye (11 mi), Anson (12 mi), Merkel (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023