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Hawthorne

New Jersey · 19,637 residents · 3.318 sq mi
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Hawthorne is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $103,586. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $411,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,637
+8%since 2000
from 18,218 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,918 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 5,491 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.7
+9%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K18K18K19K20K1990201020202024Hawthorne
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,586
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,340 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,523
+83%since 2000
from $26,551 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.0%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$411,900
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $202,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,485
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $949 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.2% in 2000
38.4% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+9%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.9%(13,129)
Black3%(591)
Hispanic / Latino24.3%(4,778)
Asian2.7%(532)
Other0.9%(173)
Diversity Score58.6%(11,508)
Diversity Score
59
+151%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.9%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 25.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+61%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 74.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.0%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
18.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−85.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hawthorne, New Jersey?

Hawthorne, New Jersey has about 19,637 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hawthorne, New Jersey earns about $103,586 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 $411,900, and the typical rent is about $1,485 a month.

How educated are people in Hawthorne, New Jersey?

About 42.9% 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 4.6% 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 2,553 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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