Hawley, Pennsylvania Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Hawley, Pennsylvania
Borough

Location in Wayne County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
Country	United States
State	Pennsylvania
County	Wayne
Named for	Irad Hawley
Area
• Total	0.62 sq mi (1.60 km²)
• Land	0.58 sq mi (1.50 km²)
• Water	0.04 sq mi (0.09 km²)
Elevation	1,033 ft (315 m)
Population (2020)
• Total	1,229
• Density	2,115.32/sq mi (817.14/km²)
Time zone	UTC-5 (EST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	18428, 18438
Area code(s)	570 and 272
FIPS code	42-33200
Website	Hawley Borough

Hawley is a small town, also called a borough, located in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, United States. It sits right by the Lackawaxen River. In 2020, about 1,229 people lived in Hawley.

History of Hawley
Fun Things to Do in Hawley
Hawley's Location and Schools
People of Hawley
Famous People from Hawley
Gallery
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History of Hawley

Hawley got its name from a man named Irad Hawley. He was the first president of a company called the Pennsylvania Coal Company. In the early days, Hawley was important for moving coal from nearby mines. It also had factories that made things.

Two very old and important buildings in Hawley are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These are the Bellemonte Silk Mill and the J.S. O'Connor American Rich Cut Glassware Factory. The Bellemonte Silk Mill is known for being the largest building made of bluestone in the world.

Fun Things to Do in Hawley

Hawley is a great place for fun and relaxation, especially in the summer. It has many lakes, golf courses, and other places to enjoy. Here are some popular spots:

Lake Wallenpaupack - This is a very large lake, about 13 miles long, perfect for boating and swimming.
Woodloch Pines & Woodloch Springs - These are a famous resort and a golf course where people can stay and play.
The Hawley Silk Mill - This old silk mill has been updated. Now it has shops, small stores, a gym, a spa, offices, and even a college.
The Ritz Theater - This is a local theater that puts on plays and musicals during the summer and holidays.
Hotel Belvidere - This is a historic hotel that has been open since 1902.

Hawley's Location and Schools

Hawley is located where a stream called Middle Creek flows into the Lackawaxen River. It is about 1,033 feet (315 meters) above sea level.

Students from Hawley go to Wallenpaupack Area Schools. The high school, middle school, and primary school are about five miles from town. They are located near Lake Wallenpaupack. A few years ago, kindergarten children used to go to school in the old Hawley High School building in the borough. Now, they go to the primary school.

The town covers about 0.6 square miles (1.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, and a small part is water.

People of Hawley

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1880	1,882	—
1890	1,968	4.6%
1900	1,925	−2.2%
1910	2,018	4.8%
1920	1,939	−3.9%
1930	1,811	−6.6%
1940	1,778	−1.8%
1950	1,602	−9.9%
1960	1,433	−10.5%
1970	1,331	−7.1%
1980	1,181	−11.3%
1990	1,244	5.3%
2000	1,303	4.7%
2010	1,211	−7.1%
2020	1,229	1.5%
Sources:

In 2021, there were about 1,176 people living in Hawley. There were 539 households, which are groups of people living together. More than half of the people (53%) were female, and 47% were male.

Most of the people in Hawley (77%) were White. About 19% of the population was Hispanic or Latino. A small number of people were born in other countries, mostly from Latin America.

About 44% of households were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.2 people. Many homes (50%) were owned by the people living in them. The typical value of a home owned by its residents was about $145,900.

The average age of people in Hawley was 46.1 years old. About 12% of residents were under 18 years old. Most people (69%) were between 18 and 64 years old. About 19% were 65 years old or older.

The average income for a household in Hawley was $41,385 per year. About 19.4% of the people in Hawley lived below the poverty line. This included 22% of those under 18 and 13% of those 65 or older. Most adults (88.4%) had at least a high school degree. About 19.7% had a college degree or higher.

Famous People from Hawley

Many interesting people have connections to Hawley:

Homer Bigart - A reporter who won the Pulitzer Prize two times.
John J. Boyle - He was the Public Printer of the United States in the 1800s. He went to Hawley High School.
Charlie Gelbert - A football player who is in the College Football Hall of Fame.
Michael John Hoban - A leader in the Roman Catholic Church.
Robert Koenig - A film director, producer, and writer.
James W. McAndrew - A major general in the U.S. Army.
Rick Schmidlin - A film producer.
Norman Welton - A journalist and photo editor for the Associated Press.