Hurley is a city located in Iron County Wisconsin. Hurley has a 2024 population of 1,552. It is also the county seat of Iron County. Hurley is currently declining at a rate of -0.19% annually and its population has decreased by -0.77% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,564 in 2020.
The average household income in Hurley is $59,990 with a poverty rate of 17.82%. The median age in Hurley is 56.3 years: 56.1 years for males, and 57.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hurley was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,372 | 95.41% |
| Two or more races | 33 | 2.29% |
| Other race | 20 | 1.39% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.7% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.21% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 674 | 1.99 | 71.2 | 28.8 |
| Non Family | 334 | 1.28 | 54.8 | 45.2 |
| Married | 273 | 2.66 | 91.2 | 8.8 |
| Female | 37 | 3 | 64.9 | 35.1 |
| Male | 30 | 2.6 | 80 | 20 |
2.65
Average Family Size
1.99
Average Household Size
71.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 50 | 4.37% |
| Associates Degree | 211 | 18.43% |
| Bachelors Degree | 174 | 15.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 53 | 4.63% |
| High School Graduate | 443 | 38.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11 | 0.96% |
| Some College | 203 | 17.73% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,080 | 1,020 | 197 |
| Hispanic | 38 | 38 | 24 |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 27 | 19 |
| Other Race | 17 | 17 | 11 |
| Native American | 10 | 9 | 0 |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 70.37%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,719 | $83,125 | $51,563 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $62,813 |
| High School Graduate | $21,786 | $28,266 | $20,089 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $50,938 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,750 | $32,337 | $36,429 |
| Some College | $35,625 | $31,818 | $39,750 |
$33,750
Average Earnings
$32,337
Average Male
$36,429
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.79% of Hurley residents speak only English, while 2.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.1% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,265 | 236 | 18.66% |
| Hispanic | 49 | 3 | 6.12% |
17.82%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.91%
Male Poverty Rate
21.4%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hurley is White, with 18.66% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hurley is Hispanic, with 6.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.91%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.39%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.2%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40% |
| High School | 30.3% |
| Some College | 11.62% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.8% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 62.5% |
| Female Employed | 19.21% |
| Male Employed | 3.26% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,578 | $75,516 |
| Households | $42,188 | $59,990 |
| Married Families | $74,023 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,650 | $42,943 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.0%
Male Marriage Rate
43.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
92
Number of Veterans
75
Male Veterans
17
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 46 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 38 |
| 75+ | 37 |
| 55 to 64 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
| 35 to 54 | 1 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 89 | 7.65% |
| Native American | 3 | 30% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.6%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.72%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.5%
Labor Force Participation
51.5%
Employment Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
33.1%
Born in Hurley
98.4%
Native Born
1.6%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.6%
Naturalized
98.4% of Hurley residents were born in the United States, with 33.1% having been born in Wisconsin. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,537 | -3 | -0.19% |
| 2028 | 1,540 | -3 | -0.19% |
| 2027 | 1,543 | -3 | -0.19% |
| 2026 | 1,546 | -3 | -0.19% |
| 2025 | 1,549 | -3 | -0.19% |
| 2024 | 1,552 | -3 | -0.19% |
| 2023 | 1,555 | -2 | -0.13% |
| 2022 | 1,557 | -4 | -0.26% |
| 2021 | 1,561 | -3 | -0.19% |
| 2020 | 1,564 | 136 | 9.52% |
| 2019 | 1,428 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2018 | 1,429 | -8 | -0.56% |
| 2017 | 1,437 | 8 | 0.56% |
| 2016 | 1,429 | -32 | -2.19% |
| 2015 | 1,461 | -35 | -2.34% |
| 2014 | 1,496 | 3 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 1,493 | -23 | -1.52% |
| 2012 | 1,516 | -23 | -1.49% |
| 2011 | 1,539 | 4 | 0.26% |
| 2010 | 1,535 | 0 | 0% |