[7] The southern portion of Hubbard Lake is within Hawes Township.

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 1,167 people, 528 households, and 353 families residing in the township.

There were 1,003 housing units at an average density of 14.3 per square mile (5.5/km2).

29.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Hawes Township is served entirely by Alcona Community Schools.