Hawley, Texas facts for kids
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Hawley, Texas
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Street in Hawley, September 2011
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Location of Hawley, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Jones |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.94 sq mi (7.61 km2) |
| • Land | 2.93 sq mi (7.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,631 ft (497 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 545 |
| • Density | 185.4/sq mi (71.62/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
79525
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| Area code(s) | 325 |
| FIPS code | 48-32840 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410719 |
Hawley is a small city located in Jones County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 545 people lived there. It is a quiet place that is part of the larger Abilene metropolitan area.
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History of Hawley
The community of Hawley was named after Robert B. Hawley. He was a Congressman, which means he was a person elected to represent his area in the U.S. government.
On the evening of May 2, 2024, a strong tornado struck the area southwest of Hawley.
Geography of Hawley
Hawley is found in the southeastern part of Jones County. Two main roads, U.S. Routes 83 and 277, go through the southwestern side of the city. These roads can take you about 11 miles (18 km) northwest to Anson, which is the main town of the county. They can also take you about 13 miles (21 km) southeast to a bigger city called Abilene.
Hawley covers an area of about 7.6 square kilometers (or 2.94 square miles). Only a very small part of this area, about 0.02 square kilometers, is covered by water. The Clear Fork of the Brazos River flows through the city, just south of its center.
Hawley's Climate
The weather in Hawley is usually hot and dry in the summer. Winters are generally mild to cool. Hawley has what is called a humid subtropical climate. This means it gets a good amount of rain, especially in warmer months, and has warm temperatures for much of the year.
People in Hawley
Hawley is part of the Abilene metropolitan area, which is a larger group of cities and towns around Abilene.
2020 Census Information
The 2020 United States census counted 545 people living in Hawley. These people lived in 253 different homes, and 130 of those homes were families.
The table below shows the different groups of people who lived in Hawley in 2020. "NH" means "Non-Hispanic," which helps to show different ethnic backgrounds.
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 479 | 87.89% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 2 | 0.37% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 3 | 0.55% |
| Some other race (NH) | 3 | 0.55% |
| Mixed/Multiracial (NH) | 24 | 4.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 | 6.24% |
| Total | 545 |
Education in Hawley
The city of Hawley is served by its own school district, called the Hawley Independent School District. This district provides education for the children living in Hawley.
See also
In Spanish: Hawley (Texas) para niños
