Demographics & People — Hawley, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,086 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~2,400 |
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| Median Age | 41.1 |
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| Total Households | 831 |
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| Family Households | 596 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.51 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0771 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,027 |
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| Black or African American | 14 |
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| Asian | 8 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 62 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 868 |
| Norwegian | 727 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 365 |
| Polish | 155 |
| Irish | 135 |
| Swedish | 131 |
| English | 117 |
| Other groups | 104 |
| Czech | 74 |
| Scandinavian | 55 |
Language
| English Only | 1,894 |
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| Spanish | 20 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,919 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 64 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,402 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 15.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Hawley, Minnesota.
