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Hawthorn

Pennsylvania · 477 residents · 1.025 sq mi
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Hawthorn has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,917. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 110 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $77,500. Households here earn about 33% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
477
−19%since 2000
from 587 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
465 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 573 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.4
+20%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3954575195816431990201020202024Hawthorn
2024501
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,917
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,771 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,601
+57%since 2000
from $13,146 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.2%
US avg: 10%
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing2.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,500
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$683
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $432 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
28.9% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+9%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(574)
Black1.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(25)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(461)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.6%(8)
Diversity Score
2
−62%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+23%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.1%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 88.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 58.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.5%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
Female
53.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−87.9 ptssince 2013
from 91.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hawthorn, Pennsylvania?

Hawthorn, Pennsylvania has about 477 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hawthorn, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Hawthorn, Pennsylvania earns about $42,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hawthorn, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Hawthorn, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $77,500, and the typical rent is about $683 a month.

How educated are people in Hawthorn, Pennsylvania?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in Hawthorn, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hawthorn, Pennsylvania?

About 8.2% of people in Hawthorn, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hawthorn, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Hawthorn, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 41 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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