Hawthorne is a borough located in Passaic County, New Jersey. Hawthorne has a 2026 population of 20,225. Hawthorne is currently growing at a rate of 0.55% annually and its population has increased by 3.36% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 19,567 in 2020.
The median household income in Hawthorne is $110,237 with a poverty rate of 4.05%. The median age in Hawthorne is 42.4 years: 40.6 years for males, and 44.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 97.1 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.4 years
Female: 44.9 years
Male: 40.6 years
There are 15,694 adults, (4,045 of whom are seniors) in Hawthorne.
Female: 9,959 (50.7%)
Male: 9,669 (49.3%)
The racial composition of Hawthorne includes 68.37% White, 7.88% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,420 | 68.37% |
| Two or more races | 3,820 | 19.46% |
| Other race | 1,546 | 7.88% |
| Black or African American | 466 | 2.37% |
| Asian | 371 | 1.89% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.03% |
Hawthorne 's average per capita income is $65,592. Household income levels show a median of $110,237. The poverty rate stands at 4.05%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $147,958 | - |
| Families | $129,052 | $149,621 |
| Households | $110,237 | $134,109 |
| Non Families | $69,196 | $90,596 |
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