Hawley, Pennsylvania

Hawley, Pennsylvania
Borough
Location in Wayne County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
Coordinates: 41°28′35″N75°11′00″W / 41.47639°N 75.18333°W / 41.47639; -75.18333
Country	United States
State	Pennsylvania
County	Wayne
Named for	Irad Hawley
Area [1]
• 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) [2]
• 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 borough on the Lackawaxen River in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, United States. The borough's population was 1,229 at the time of the 2020 United States Census. ^[3]

History

The borough was named for Irad Hawley, first president of the Pennsylvania Coal Company. Early industry centered on the transportation and support of nearby coal mining operations along with manufacturing facilities. The Bellemonte Silk Mill, regarded as the largest bluestone building in the world, and J.S. O'Connor American Rich Cut Glassware Factory are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. ^{[4] [5]}

Attractions and recreation

Hawley is home to a number of notable lakes, golf courses, and other recreational facilities, making it a leisure destination, particularly during the summer months. Local attractions include:

• Lake Wallenpaupack - a 13-mile long lake
• Woodloch Pines & Woodloch Springs - a resort and golf course ^{[6] [7]}
• The Hawley Silk Mill - the Bellemonte historical silk mill renovated by Peter Bohlin; now features shops, boutiques, a gym, a spa, offices and a college ^[8]
• The Ritz Theater - a community theater offering musicals and straight comedies during the summer months and holidays. ^[9]
• Hotel Belvidere - a historical hotel since 1902

Geography

Hawley is located where Middle Creek enters the Lackawaxen River, at 41°28′42″N75°10′45″W / 41.47833°N 75.17917°W / 41.47833; -75.17917 (41.478225, -75.179154) ^[10] at an elevation of 1,033 feet (314.9 m). ^[11] Hawley students attend Wallenpaupack Areas Schools, with high, middle, and primary schools approximately five miles from town and located on the shores of Lake Wallenpaupack. Some kindergarten children attended school in the former Hawley High School, a WPA project and located in the borough, up until a few years ago when they were transferred back to the primary school.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 0.6 square miles (1.6 km²), of which 0.6 square miles (1.6 km²) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km²) (3.12%) is water.

Climate

Climate data for Hawley, Pennsylvania (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1897–2017)
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Record high °F (°C)	72 (22)	72 (22)	85 (29)	93 (34)	94 (34)	98 (37)	100 (38)	100 (38)	100 (38)	91 (33)	82 (28)	69 (21)	100 (38)
Mean maximum °F (°C)	54.8 (12.7)	56.9 (13.8)	68.7 (20.4)	80.5 (26.9)	85.1 (29.5)	88.4 (31.3)	90.4 (32.4)	88.7 (31.5)	85.3 (29.6)	77.7 (25.4)	69.7 (20.9)	56.8 (13.8)	92.2 (33.4)
Average high °F (°C)	33.0 (0.6)	35.7 (2.1)	44.6 (7.0)	57.5 (14.2)	68.9 (20.5)	76.7 (24.8)	81.3 (27.4)	79.4 (26.3)	72.8 (22.7)	60.8 (16.0)	48.6 (9.2)	37.9 (3.3)	58.1 (14.5)
Daily mean °F (°C)	23.2 (−4.9)	25.0 (−3.9)	33.3 (0.7)	44.8 (7.1)	55.9 (13.3)	64.6 (18.1)	69.1 (20.6)	67.0 (19.4)	60.2 (15.7)	48.6 (9.2)	38.0 (3.3)	28.9 (−1.7)	46.6 (8.1)
Average low °F (°C)	13.5 (−10.3)	14.2 (−9.9)	22.0 (−5.6)	32.1 (0.1)	43.0 (6.1)	52.5 (11.4)	56.8 (13.8)	54.7 (12.6)	47.7 (8.7)	36.4 (2.4)	27.4 (−2.6)	20.0 (−6.7)	30.5 (−0.8)
Mean minimum °F (°C)	−6.9 (−21.6)	−2.4 (−19.1)	4.4 (−15.3)	20.8 (−6.2)	29.7 (−1.3)	38.6 (3.7)	45.2 (7.3)	42.6 (5.9)	33.6 (0.9)	23.4 (−4.8)	14.7 (−9.6)	1.2 (−17.1)	−9.8 (−23.2)
Record low °F (°C)	−31 (−35)	−25 (−32)	−22 (−30)	4 (−16)	22 (−6)	31 (−1)	39 (4)	30 (−1)	22 (−6)	12 (−11)	−6 (−21)	−19 (−28)	−31 (−35)
Average precipitation inches (mm)	3.23 (82)	2.66 (68)	3.55 (90)	3.74 (95)	3.63 (92)	4.67 (119)	4.05 (103)	4.09 (104)	4.26 (108)	4.38 (111)	3.24 (82)	3.63 (92)	45.13 (1,146)
Average snowfall inches (cm)	13.0 (33)	13.2 (34)	9.4 (24)	1.1 (2.8)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.3 (0.76)	1.3 (3.3)	9.1 (23)	47.1 (120)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in)	10.9	9.4	10.4	11.4	12.6	11.9	11.0	10.3	9.8	10.6	9.3	11.6	129.2
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in)	6.3	5.8	3.0	1.9	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.5	4.6	10.1	47.2
Source: NOAA (mean maxima/minima 1981–2010) [12] [13]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
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: [14] [15] [16] [2]

Census data shows that as of 2021, ^[17] there were 1,176 people, 539 households, and 611 housing units in Hawley. 53% of the population was female and 47% male. The racial makeup of the borough was 77% White, 2% African American, 1% Asian, 0% from other races, and 1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 19% of the population. 4% of the population was foreign born, with 91% coming from Latin America, and 9% from Europe. 39% of the population was married and 61% single.

There were 539 households, out of which 44% were married couples living together, 22% had a female householder, 9% male householder, and 25% were non-families. The average household size was 2.2. Of the 611 housing units, 88% were occupied and 50% owner-occupied. 60% of the housing units were single unit, 36% multi-unit, and 4% mobile home. The median value of owner-occupied housing unites was $145,900 - about 75% of the county and state median.

The median age of borough residents was 46.1, about 10% higher than the state median. 12% of residents were under the age of 18, 69% from 18 to 64, and 19% were 65 years of age or older.

The median household income in the borough was $41,385, while per capita income was $24,582, both below the state medians. 19.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22% of those under age 18 and 13% of those age 65 or over. 88.4% had a high school degree or better, and 19.7% had a bachelor's degree or better.

Notable people

Presbyterian church

• Homer Bigart, two-time Pulitzer Prize winning reporter
• John J. Boyle, 19th Public Printer of the United States (attended Hawley High School) ^[18]
• Charlie Gelbert, football player; member of the College Football Hall of Fame
• Michael John Hoban, prelate of the Roman Catholic Church
• Robert Koenig, film director, producer, and writer
• James W. McAndrew, U.S. Army major general
• Rick Schmidlin, film producer
• Norman Welton, Associated Press journalist/photo editor

References

Photo by Karen Rice

The Ritz Theater in Hawley, PA

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4. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
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8. "Hawley Silk Mill Project". Jill Carletti.
9. "The Ritz Playhouse". Jill Carletti.
10. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
11. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
12. "NOWData – NOAA Online Weather Data". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
13. "Summary of Monthly Normals 1991–2020". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
14. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved 2008-01-31.
15. "Census of Population and Housing". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 11 December 2013.
16. "Incorporated Places and Minor Civil Divisions Datasets: Subcounty Resident Population Estimates: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012". Population Estimates. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 11 June 2013. Retrieved 11 December 2013.
17. Census Report. https://censusreporter.org/profiles/16000US4233200-hawley-pa/ . Retrieved May 22, 2023.{{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
18. John J. Boyle, letter to Howard W. Cannon, reprinted in'United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Rules and Administration (1977). Nomination of John J. Boyle to be Public Printer: Hearings Before the Committee on Rules and Administration, United States Senate, Ninety-fifth Congress, First Session, October 19 and 26, 1977. U.S. Government Printing Office. p. 2.

Photo of Main Avenue, Hawley, PA - by Karen Rice

External links

• Visit Hawley website