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Hawthorne

Florida · 1,505 residents (2025 est.) · 7.394 sq mi
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Hawthorne has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,406. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $177,800. Households here earn about 26% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,625
+15%since 2000
from 1,415 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
220 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 191 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.7
−3%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,505 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Hawthorne
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,406
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,008 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,577
+103%since 2000
from $14,592 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.4%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.4%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.503
+33%since 2010
from 0.379 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food6.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Information4.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade1.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$177,800
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$727
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $373 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
31.8% rent
Vacancy rate
13.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.2%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.8%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+48%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic49.5%(700)
Black47.7%(675)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(20)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.3%(910)
2024
White, non-Hispanic39%(633)
Black54.8%(890)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(68)
Asian0.5%(8)
Other1.6%(26)
Diversity Score68.3%(1,110)
Diversity Score
68
+6%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.1%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.1%
+19.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+14%since 2000
from 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−15.5 ptssince 2011
from 16.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 54.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
38.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.3%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.7%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2012
from 13.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.8%
−80.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.1%
+23.1 ptssince 2017
from 59.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2016
from 97.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2016
from 2.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hawthorne, Florida?

Hawthorne, Florida has about 1,625 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hawthorne, Florida?

The typical household in Hawthorne, Florida earns about $55,406 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hawthorne, Florida expensive?

In Hawthorne, Florida, the median home is worth about $177,800, and the typical rent is about $727 a month.

How educated are people in Hawthorne, Florida?

About 28.1% of adults age 25 and over in Hawthorne, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hawthorne, Florida?

About 15.4% of people in Hawthorne, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hawthorne, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Hawthorne, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 320 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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