Hawthorne borough is located in Passaic County New Jersey. Hawthorne borough has a 2024 population of 19,718. Hawthorne borough is currently growing at a rate of 1.14% annually and its population has increased by 0.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 19,566 in 2020.
The average household income in Hawthorne borough is $131,850 with a poverty rate of 4.89%. The median age in Hawthorne borough is 41.8 years: 38.7 years for males, and 45.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hawthorne borough was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,849 | 76.32% |
| Two or more races | 2,336 | 12.01% |
| Other race | 1,267 | 6.51% |
| Black or African American | 862 | 4.43% |
| Asian | 142 | 0.73% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,585 | 2.56 | 67.9 | 32.1 |
| Married | 3,727 | 3.17 | 83.7 | 16.3 |
| Non Family | 2,203 | 1.18 | 47.2 | 52.8 |
| Female | 937 | 3.14 | 72.5 | 27.5 |
| Male | 718 | 2.81 | 43.3 | 56.7 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
67.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 400 | 2.69% |
| Associates Degree | 1,015 | 6.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,559 | 30.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,245 | 15.1% |
| High School Graduate | 3,728 | 25.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 418 | 2.81% |
| Some College | 2,502 | 16.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,871 | 10,255 | 4,870 |
| Hispanic | 3,066 | 2,908 | 1,345 |
| 2+ Races | 1,346 | 1,326 | 822 |
| Other Race | 1,020 | 967 | 323 |
| Black | 565 | 565 | 286 |
| Asian | 142 | 99 | 80 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 61.07%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $69,385 | $75,458 | $56,528 |
| Graduate Degree | $91,910 | $107,705 | $89,563 |
| High School Graduate | $44,531 | $50,076 | $30,717 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,581 | $33,378 | $0 |
| Overall | $59,882 | $70,553 | $50,765 |
| Some College | $51,835 | $71,103 | $33,105 |
$59,882
Average Earnings
$70,553
Average Male
$50,765
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
72.55% of Hawthorne borough residents speak only English, while 27.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 18.13% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,547 | 625 | 4.61% |
| Hispanic | 4,503 | 303 | 6.73% |
| Multiple | 2,321 | 129 | 5.56% |
| Other | 1,267 | 26 | 2.05% |
| Black | 861 | 21 | 2.44% |
4.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.46%
Male Poverty Rate
5.34%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hawthorne borough is Hispanic, with 6.73% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hawthorne borough is Other, with 2.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.28%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.61%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.26%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.16% |
| Some College | 6.23% |
| High School | 5.83% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.47% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 11.28% |
| Female Unemployed | 8.7% |
| Female Employed | 2.95% |
| Male Employed | 0.93% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $123,688 | $149,091 |
| Households | $105,168 | $131,850 |
| Married Families | $151,360 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $65,190 | $79,443 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.2%
Male Marriage Rate
49.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
615
Number of Veterans
597
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 300 |
| Second Gulf War | 138 |
| Korea | 117 |
| First Gulf War | 74 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 262 |
| 75+ | 177 |
| 35 to 54 | 103 |
| 18 to 34 | 59 |
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 529 | 4.27% |
| Hispanic | 64 | 1.86% |
| Black | 43 | 6.71% |
| 2+ Races | 43 | 2.68% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.23%
Veteran Poverty Rate
10.89%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.3%
Labor Force Participation
68.4%
Employment Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
64.59%
Born in Hawthorne borough
80.92%
Native Born
19.08%
Foreign Born
5.34%
Non Citizen
13.74%
Naturalized
80.92% of Hawthorne borough residents were born in the United States, with 64.59% having been born in New Jersey. 5.34% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 20,828 | 222 | 1.08% |
| 2028 | 20,606 | 222 | 1.09% |
| 2027 | 20,384 | 222 | 1.1% |
| 2026 | 20,162 | 222 | 1.11% |
| 2025 | 19,940 | 222 | 1.13% |
| 2024 | 19,718 | 222 | 1.14% |
| 2023 | 19,496 | 222 | 1.15% |
| 2022 | 19,274 | -119 | -0.61% |
| 2021 | 19,393 | -173 | -0.88% |
| 2020 | 19,566 | 812 | 4.33% |
| 2019 | 18,754 | -29 | -0.15% |
| 2018 | 18,783 | -19 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 18,802 | 13 | 0.07% |
| 2016 | 18,789 | -40 | -0.21% |
| 2015 | 18,829 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2014 | 18,830 | -9 | -0.05% |
| 2013 | 18,839 | -13 | -0.07% |
| 2012 | 18,852 | -25 | -0.13% |
| 2011 | 18,877 | 84 | 0.45% |
| 2010 | 18,793 | 0 | 0% |