Hawley
City in Clay County, Minnesota

Hawley is a city in Clay County, Minnesota, with 2,219 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,152 ft (351 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hitterdal, 7.6 miles NE.
- 2,219residents (2020 Census)
- 1,152 ftelevation · 351 m
- 2.6 sq miland area · 6.8 km²
- 847 / sq mipopulation density
- 56549ZIP code
About Hawley
Hawley is a town in Clay County, Minnesota, United States, along the Buffalo River. The population was 2,219 at the 2020 census. Part of the Fargo–Moorhead area, it is just 23 miles away.
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Living in Hawley
- Median household income
- $99,188
- Median home value
- $280,400
- Median rent
- $733/mo
- Median age
- 41.1
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Hawley had 2,219 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,219 |
|---|---|
| Density | 847 per sq mi (327 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hawley at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Clay County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,219 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.62 sq mi (6.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,152 ft (351 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.8774° N, 96.3218° W |
| ZIP code | 56549 |
| Official website | hawley.govoffice.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2727746 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hawley
- Hitterdal7.6 mi NE
- Lake Park10.6 mi E
- Glyndon12.1 mi W
- Ulen14.2 mi N
- Audubon16.0 mi E
- Baker16.1 mi SW
- Felton16.2 mi NW
- Barnesville16.3 mi S
- Sabin17.1 mi SW
- Dilworth17.7 mi W
- Moorhead20.0 mi W
- Callaway20.4 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Hawley
What county is Hawley in?
Hawley is in Clay County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Hawley, MN?
2,219 people lived in Hawley at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hawley, MN?
The ZIP code of Hawley is 56549.
What is the elevation of Hawley?
1,152 feet (351 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hawley?
Hitterdal (7.6 mi), Lake Park (10.6 mi), Glyndon (12.1 mi), Ulen (14.2 mi), Audubon (16.0 mi).
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