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Hawthorne

New Jersey · 20,169 residents (2025 est.) · 3.318 sq mi
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Hawthorne is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $110,237. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $533,700. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,628
+8%since 2000
from 18,218 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,916 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 5,491 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.4
+11%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:20,169 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$110,237
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,340 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,062
+96%since 2000
from $26,551 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.5%
+19.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
−1%since 2010
from 0.392 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$533,700
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $202,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,830
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $949 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.2% in 2000
30.9% rent
Vacancy rate
5.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+33%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
52
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(16,141)
Black0.7%(130)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(1,354)
Asian1.9%(339)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.3%(4,249)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.4%(12,843)
Black2.4%(466)
Hispanic / Latino26.1%(5,132)
Asian1.8%(359)
Other4.2%(828)
Diversity Score62.6%(12,288)
Diversity Score
63
+168%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.0%
+21.5 ptssince 2000
from 25.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.8%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+50%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.9%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 74.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.9%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
20.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2012
from 8.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.3%
−86.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2017
from 85.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
70.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 71.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
20.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2016
from 17.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hawthorne, New Jersey?

Hawthorne, New Jersey has about 19,628 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hawthorne, New Jersey?

The typical household in Hawthorne, New Jersey earns about $110,237 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hawthorne, New Jersey expensive?

In Hawthorne, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $533,700, and the typical rent is about $1,830 a month.

How educated are people in Hawthorne, New Jersey?

About 47.0% of adults age 25 and over in Hawthorne, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hawthorne, New Jersey?

About 4.0% of people in Hawthorne, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hawthorne, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Hawthorne, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,544 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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