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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Hawthorne

New Jersey · 18,218 residents · 3.318 sq mi
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Hawthorne is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $55,340. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $202,000. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.2
US median: 35.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,218
+7%since 1990
from 17,084 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,491 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 5,149 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.2
+3%since 1990
from 37.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K18K18K19K20K1990201020202024Hawthorne
202420K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,340
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,109 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,551
+37%since 1990
from $19,342 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
3.4%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$202,000
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $187,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$949
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $737 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
65.2%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 65.7% in 1990
34.8% rent
Afford Score
3.7
−16%since 1990
from 4.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Hawthorne on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(16,852)
Black0.1%(20)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(487)
Asian1.1%(186)
Diversity Score9.9%(1,693)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(16,141)
Black0.7%(130)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(1,354)
Asian1.9%(339)
Diversity Score23.3%(4,249)
Diversity Score
23
+135%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.6%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 22.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.3%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 77.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 7.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
−14%since 1990
from 19.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hawthorne, New Jersey?

Hawthorne, New Jersey has about 18,218 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Hawthorne, New Jersey earns about $55,340 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 $202,000, and the typical rent is about $949 a month.

How educated are people in Hawthorne, New Jersey?

About 25.6% 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 3.4% 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 1,134 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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