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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Hawthorne

New York · 5,083 residents · 1.098 sq mi
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Hawthorne is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $81,370. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $292,200. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents. Households here earn about 88% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.5
US median: 35.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,083
+7%since 1990
from 4,764 in 1990
1990 – 2024
4,629 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 4,339 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.5
+9%since 1990
from 35.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Hawthorne
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$81,370
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $60,861 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$28,664
+38%since 1990
from $20,830 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.3%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$292,200
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $255,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$897
−23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $884 in 1990
US average: $602
88.2%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 86.5% in 1990
11.8% rent
3.6
−14%since 1990
from 4.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(4,554)
Black2.1%(102)
Hispanic / Latino3%(143)
Asian1.2%(56)
Diversity Score17.1%(817)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(4,521)
Black3.1%(158)
Hispanic / Latino6%(306)
Asian1.5%(75)
Diversity Score24.6%(1,251)
25
+43%since 1990
from 17 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

33.3%
+8.8 ptssince 1990
from 24.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.5%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 85.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
12.0%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 9.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.6 min
−22%since 1990
from 22.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hawthorne, New York?

Hawthorne, New York has about 5,083 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Hawthorne, New York earns about $81,370 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hawthorne, New York expensive?

In Hawthorne, New York, the median home is worth about $292,200, and the typical rent is about $897 a month.

How educated are people in Hawthorne, New York?

About 33.3% of adults age 25 and over in Hawthorne, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hawthorne, New York?

About 3.3% of people in Hawthorne, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hawthorne, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Hawthorne, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 319 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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