Borough · New Jersey
Hawthorne, New Jersey
Hawthorne, borough, in Passaic County, New Jersey. Hawthorne had 20,169 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 19,637 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 19,628 (±28). GEOID 3430570.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
20,169
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 19,637 · ACS 2020-2024: 19,628 ±28
Median household income
$110,237
±$10,989 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$533,700
±$23,162 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$1,830
±$69 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $1,720
Where is Hawthorne and what county is it in?
Hawthorne is a borough in Passaic County, New Jersey. It covers 3.3 square miles of land, 5,918 residents per square mile in 2020.
Hawthorne is in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 22 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Hawthorne, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 20,169 people lived in Hawthorne on July 1, 2025, up 2.7% since 2020, in line with New Jersey (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 19,637 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 19,628 (±28).
| Measure | Hawthorne | Passaic County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 19,628 ±28 | 521,012 | +844 |
| Households | 7,607 ±363 | 178,936 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.56 ±0.12 | 2.86 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,046 ±415 | 185,816 | +717 |
Hawthorne's population since 2000
From 18,218 in 2000 to 20,169 in 2025: up 10.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Hawthorne as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Hawthorne?
The median resident of Hawthorne is 42.4 years old; 20.0% are under 18 and 20.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 65.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 26.1%. 20.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hawthorne | Passaic County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.4 ±2.4 | 38.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.0% ±2.9 pts | 23.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.6% ±2.8 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Male | 49.3% ±2.4 pts | 49.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 26.1% ±4.3 pts | 44.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 65.4% ±4.5 pts | 37.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.4% ±1.3 pts | 9.7% | −3.5 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.8% ±0.9 pts | 5.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.8% ±1.3 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±1.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 20.4% ±3.7 pts | 33.1% | +4.8 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 29.1% ±4.7 pts | 51.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.9% ±1.1 pts | 2.7% | – |
| With a disability | 10.7% ±2.2 pts | 9.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.3% ±1.2 pts | 12.0% | −2.6 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.8% ±1.8 pts | 84.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 47.0% ±4.0 pts | 30.9% | +9.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 16.5% ±2.7 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.0% ±2.8 pts | 92.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5% ±1.0 pts | 1.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Hawthorne earn?
Half of Hawthorne's 7,607 households earn less than $110,237 a year (±$10,989), against $87,522 in Passaic County and $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 it was $120,229 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hawthorne | Passaic County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $110,237 ±$10,989 | $87,522 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $134,109 ±$9,008 | $117,469 | – |
| Per capita income | $52,062 ±$3,369 | $40,703 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 4.0% ±1.5 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.2% ±3.1 pts | 19.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.7% ±2.1 pts | 19.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.6% ±2.0 pts | 95.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.5% ±2.3 pts | 92.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Hawthorne?
Owners occupy 69.1% of Hawthorne's occupied homes and renters 30.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $533,700 by its owner (±$23,162). The median renter pays $1,830 a month including utilities, and 37.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hawthorne | Passaic County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $533,700 ±$23,162 | $459,500 | +$64,806 |
| Median gross rent | $1,830 ±$69 | $1,621 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.6% ±8.5 pts | 48.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,295 ±$133 | $3,014 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 69.1% ±4.0 pts | 53.1% | +10.0 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 30.9% ±4.0 pts | 46.9% | – |
| Housing units | 8,046 ±415 | 185,816 | +717 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8% ±1.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.9% ±1.6 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 54.4% ±4.3 pts | 41.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7% ±0.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.4% ±1.1 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 34.3% ±2.9 pts | 28.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.6% ±1.5 pts | 13.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Hawthorne building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Hawthorne in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 2.9 across New Jersey.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Hawthorne work and get to work?
78.5% of Hawthorne's workers drive alone and 11.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.1%.
| Measure | Hawthorne | Passaic County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.6% ±3.3 pts | 66.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1% ±1.7 pts | 8.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.5% ±3.4 pts | 65.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.4% ±2.1 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.0% ±0.9 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Walked | 1.9% ±1.1 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.9% ±3.0 pts | 11.5% | +9.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.6 min ±1.9 | 26.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Hawthorne?
6 census tracts lie mostly in Hawthorne (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $83,908 (Tract 1434.01) to $163,438 (Tract 1432.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1433.02Passaic County | 4,335 | $121,771 |
| Tract 1432.02Passaic County | 4,067 | $121,273 |
| Tract 1434.01Passaic County | 3,573 | $83,908 |
| Tract 1434.02Passaic County | 3,330 | $101,534 |
| Tract 1432.01Passaic County | 2,240 | $163,438 |
| Tract 1433.01Passaic County | 2,083 | $91,016 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Hawthorne) · Census block assignment files
How does Hawthorne compare with other places in New Jersey?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hawthorne is the 1,928th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 51st-most populous of 323 in New Jersey.
Hawthorne ranks 405th of 771 places in New Jersey with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 51st | 323 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 195th | 532 |
| Residents per square mile | 113th | 787 |
| Median household income | 405th | 771 |
| Per capita income | 440th | 785 |
| Median home value | 253rd | 777 |
| Median gross rent | 316th | 701 |
| Poverty rate | 412th | 539 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 361st | 780 |
| Median age | 399th | 786 |
| Owner-occupied share | 546th | 777 |
| Work from home | 520th | 695 |
| Travel time to work | 676th | 787 |
Hawthorne's figures with every place in New Jersey (CSV)
Every place in New Jersey, sortable · Compare Hawthorne with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Hawthorne?
8 of the 57 figures for Hawthorne on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Hawthorne are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Hawthorne.