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Hawthorne

Florida · 1,478 residents · 7.394 sq mi
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Hawthorne has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,235. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $117,200. Households here earn about 34% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,478
+4%since 2000
from 1,415 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
200 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 191 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.4
−2%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Hawthorne
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,235
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,008 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,063
+24%since 2000
from $14,592 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.6%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.6%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,200
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,022
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $373 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
32.0% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+41%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic38.5%(569)
Black49.9%(738)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(70)
Asian0.9%(14)
Other5.5%(82)
Diversity Score74.3%(1,098)
Diversity Score
74
+15%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+23%since 2000
from 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−9.6 ptssince 2011
from 16.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.9%
−11.1 ptssince 2011
from 54.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.8%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
46.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.3%
−72.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hawthorne, Florida?

Hawthorne, Florida has about 1,478 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hawthorne, Florida?

The typical household in Hawthorne, Florida earns about $38,235 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 $117,200, and the typical rent is about $1,022 a month.

How educated are people in Hawthorne, Florida?

About 16.1% 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 17.9% 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 173 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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