Hawthorne, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Hawthorne | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 85,090 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 13951.5 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.13% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 31.9 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 30,507 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Hawthorne grew by 2.1% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 88,394 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Hawthorne has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Hawthorne | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $73,092 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 7.00% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.7% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Hawthorne is about 24% lower than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Hawthorne | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $59,451 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,725 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 28.3% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Hawthorne is about 2.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,725 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Hawthorne spend about 47 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 198 hours, about 8.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Hawthorne | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 23.7 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 47.5 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 198 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,132 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 9.5% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 64,451 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,478 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Hawthorne is about the same as in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Hawthorne has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Hawthorne | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.7% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.87 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Hawthorne has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Hawthorne | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.7 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 17.7% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 12.3% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Hawthorne, California.
What is the population of Hawthorne, California?
The population of Hawthorne, California is 85,090, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Hawthorne, California?
The population density of Hawthorne, California is 13951.5 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Hawthorne, California?
The median household income in Hawthorne, California is $73,092, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Hawthorne, California?
The median home price in Hawthorne, California is $59,451, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Hawthorne, California?
The unemployment rate in Hawthorne, California is 7.7%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.