Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Hawley, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,178

Median Agei

41.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

92%2,003

Hispanic/Latino

7.4%161

Black

0.4%9

Two or More

0.2%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.9%28

High School Diploma

27.6%401

Some College (<1 yr)

4.9%72

Some College (1+ yr)

11.8%171

Associate's Degree

12.1%176

Bachelor's Degree

26.2%381

Master's Degree

6%87

Professional Degree

2.7%39

Doctorate

1.3%19

HS or Higher

94.4%

BA or Higher

36.2%

Graduate+

10%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$280,400

Median Renti

$733

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

70.2%604

Renter-Occupied

29.8%257

Total Units

881

Homeownership

70.2%

Vacancy Rate

2.3%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$99,188

Mean Household Incomei

$108,456

Per Capita Incomei

$42,767

Poverty Ratei

4.6%

Unemploymenti

2.1%

Labor Forcei

1,119

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$352/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

1 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers19 homes69% occupied$310/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 830 homes80% occupied$379/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $99,188/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $30K/yr

90.3%

Very low income$30K–$50K/yr

7.4%

Low income$50K–$79K/yr

2.3%

Who Receives This Housing

73.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

7.1% of subsidized households are minority

29.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

51.3% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

88(5.8% of civilian adults)