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Hawthorne

Florida · 1,417 residents · 7.394 sq mi
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Hawthorne has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,966. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $132,200. The poverty rate of 30.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 85%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,417
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,415 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
192 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 191 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.5
+9%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Hawthorne
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,966
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,008 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,785
+1%since 2000
from $14,592 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.379
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$132,200
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$753
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $373 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.1%
−32.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
27.3% rent
Vacancy rate
14.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.0%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+42%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic51.1%(724)
Black45.2%(640)
Hispanic / Latino2%(29)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0.7%(10)
Diversity Score66%(935)
Diversity Score
66
+3%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+26%since 2000
from 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
30.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.8%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
57.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.6%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hawthorne, Florida?

Hawthorne, Florida has about 1,417 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hawthorne, Florida?

The typical household in Hawthorne, Florida earns about $42,966 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 $132,200, and the typical rent is about $753 a month.

How educated are people in Hawthorne, Florida?

About 14.8% 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 30.3% 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 112 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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