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, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

572

Median Agei

40.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

86.2%493

Hispanic/Latino

10.3%59

Two or More

3.5%20

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.2%25

High School Diploma

31.3%126

Some College (<1 yr)

5%20

Some College (1+ yr)

13.2%53

Associate's Degree

14.9%60

Bachelor's Degree

15.6%63

Master's Degree

6.7%27

HS or Higher

92.8%

BA or Higher

22.3%

Graduate+

6.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$120,300

Median Renti

$850

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

80.5%194

Renter-Occupied

19.5%47

Total Units

318

Homeownership

80.5%

Vacancy Rate

24.2%

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

4.4%14

2010–2019

7.5%24

2000–2009

7.2%23

1990–1999

9.4%30

1980–1989

3.5%11

1970–1979

27.4%87

1960–1969

6.9%22

1950–1959

7.5%24

1940–1949

17.6%56

1939 or earlier

8.5%27

Heating Fuel

Electricity

58.5%141

Utility Gas

34%82

Bottled/LP Gas

5.4%13

Wood

2.1%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$78,393

Mean Household Incomei

$86,556

Per Capita Incomei

$37,010

Poverty Ratei

19.8%

Unemploymenti

13.8%

Labor Forcei

320

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers2 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

71.2%

By Region

Workforce

Total Employed

276

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

69(14% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.6%Insured

11.4%Uninsured