City profile · Nevada · Census ACS 2023

Hawthorne, NV

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Hawthorne - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

2,876
Residents
$54,604
Median income
$187,100
Median home
$1,393
Median rent (state)

Hawthorne - the verdict

Hawthorne ranks in the 27th percentile for household income nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS.

27th
percentile, household income
39th
percentile, home value
54th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Hawthorne, NV

Nevada's Hawthorne is a small town, with 2,876 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. Hawthorne households earn a median of $54,604 annually, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 14.1%. Hawthorne's housing stock carries a median value of $187,100, and the median resident age is 38.8 years. Educational attainment runs 12.3% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 43.3% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

NOAA puts Hawthorne's yearly average temperature at 56.5°F with 4.2 inches of precipitation per year and 1.2 inches of snowfall.

Nevada tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Nevada scores 100.0 (Near Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,393 monthly. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Nevada's average monthly utility costs around $190 (state average). Natural-hazard exposure scores 9.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very Low).

Population

2,876 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Nevada

Median Household Income

$54,604 /yr

Poverty 14.1%

Cost of Living Index (state)

100.0 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Nevada average

How does Hawthorne compare to other US cities?

Hawthorne measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 27% higher than other cities
Home value 39% pricier than other cities
Median rent 54% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Hawthorne against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Nevada only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Nevada-relative analysis

Poverty Rate places Hawthorne toward the top of Nevada's cities

Among the 111 Nevada cities PlainCities tracks with reported poverty rate data, Hawthorne ranks #17 - the 85th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Hawthorne only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#82 of 101
19th percentile in Nevada
Median Gross Rent
#82 of 111
21st percentile in Nevada
Median Home Value
#76 of 97
22nd percentile in Nevada
Poverty Rate
#17 of 111
85th percentile in Nevada
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#82 of 111
26th percentile in Nevada

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Nevada only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

27thIncome percentile

27th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Hawthorne's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$187,100 Among the most affordable more affordable than 61% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Hawthorne $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Hawthorne, NV Hawthorne, NV's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Hawthorne, NV-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Hawthorne, NV median $54,604/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Hawthorne, NV's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Hawthorne, NV. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 12.3%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 14.1%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 43.3%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
2,876
Median Income
$54,604
Median Home Value
$187,100
Median Age
38.8
Poverty Rate
14.1%
Labor force participation
43.3%
Bachelor's Degree+
12.3%

Climate

Avg Temperature
56.5°F
Annual Precipitation
4.2"
Annual Snowfall
1.2"

Schools

Total Schools
4
Public schools in this city

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
76.4%
Carpool
11.5%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
9.5%
Work from Home
2.7%

Based on 978 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Nevada - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$105
avg/month
Natural Gas
$30
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$55
avg/month
Total Utilities
$190
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Nevada state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Nevada state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Hawthorne sits in

Cost of Living Index
100.0
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,393/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
9.8 / 100
Very Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Nevada

Yerington
3,139 people
Minden
3,309 people
Washoe Valley
3,404 people
Kingsbury
2,165 people
Carlin
2,164 people
Tonopah
1,938 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Hawthorne's 2,876 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Olga, FL
2,876 people
Westlake, FL
2,876 people
Gramercy, LA
2,876 people
Cannon AFB, NM
2,876 people
Poteet, TX
2,876 people
Atkins, AR
2,877 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Hawthorne's $54,604 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Norvelt, PA
$54,605 median income
Alliance, OH
$54,608 median income
Saguache, CO
$54,609 median income
Dunlap, IA
$54,609 median income
North Berwick, ME
$54,612 median income
Winthrop, ME
$54,612 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Hawthorne, NV Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Hawthorne, NV - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 72.6% 17.2% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 17.7% White 72.6% Black or African American 4.1% Asian 0.0% American Indian 3.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 3.1% Two or more races 17.2% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Hawthorne compares to nearby Nevada cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Hawthorne (this city) 2,876 $54,604
Yerington 3,139 $44,974
Minden 3,309 $86,806
Washoe Valley 3,404 $111,371
Census ACS 5-year FIPS NV NOAA Normals NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Hawthorne, NV?

What is the population of Hawthorne, NV? +

Hawthorne, NV counts 2,876 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Hawthorne, NV? +

Hawthorne households earn a median of $54,604 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Hawthorne? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Hawthorne; the closest available measure is the Nevada state average, a cost of living index of 100.0 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Nevada vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Hawthorne, NV? +

Hawthorne's median home value sits at $187,100, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Hawthorne? +

The average annual temperature in Hawthorne runs 56.5°F, 4.2 inches of precipitation, and 1.2 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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