Hawthorne, CA Demographics
What is the population of Hawthorne?
There are 85,933 residents in Hawthorne, with a median age of 33. Of this, 48.83% are males and 51.17% are females. US-born citizens make up 65.59% of the resident pool in Hawthorne, while non-US-born citizens account for 15.58%. Additionally, 18.84% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 75,875 people in Hawthorne currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 85,933 | -1.2% |
| Male Population | 41,963 | -1.2% |
| Female Population | 43,970 | -1.2% |
Male Population 48.83%
Female Population 51.17%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 33 | -0.9% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 56,362 | -2.8% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 13,385 | -1.9% |
| Not Citizen | 16,186 | 5.5% |
Citizen U.S. Born 65.59%
Citizen not U.S. Born 15.58%
Not Citizen 18.84%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,337 | 47.4% |
| Moved from Same County | 6,526 | -1.7% |
| Moved from Same State | 493 | 1.6% |
| Moved from Different State | 548 | -23.9% |
| Same House as Last Year | 75,875 | -1.4% |
Moved from Abroad 1.58%
Moved from Same County 7.7%
Moved from Same State 0.58%
Moved from Different State 0.65%
Same House as Last Year 89.5%
What are the employment statistics in Hawthorne?
White-collar workers make up 77.68% of the working population in Hawthorne, while blue-collar employees account for 22.32%. There are also 7,832 entrepreneurs in Hawthorne (9.25% of the workforce); 59,856 workers employed in private companies (70.7%); and 11,962 people working in governmental institutions (14.13%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 65,764 | 96.8% |
| Blue Collar | 18,896 | 89.7% |
White Collar 77.68%
Blue Collar 22.32%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 7,832 | 86.7% |
| Private Companies | 59,856 | 94.4% |
| Governmental Workers | 11,962 | 112.5% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 5,010 | 80.2% |
Self Employees 9.25%
Private Companies 70.7%
Governmental Workers 14.13%
Not for Profit Companies 5.92%
How many households are there in Hawthorne?
There are a total of 29,849 households in Hawthorne, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 65.32% of these Hawthorne households, while non-family units account for the remaining 34.68%. Additionally, 37.59% of households have children and 62.41% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 29,849 | 1.9% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -32.0% |
| Family Households | 19,497 | -0.3% |
| Non-Family Households | 10,352 | 6.3% |
Family Households 65.32%
Non-Family Households 34.68%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 11,221 | 1.0% |
| Households without Children | 18,628 | 2.4% |
Households with Children 37.59%
Households without Children 62.41%
What are the median and average incomes in Hawthorne?
The average annual household income in Hawthorne is $93,867, while the median household income sits at $72,719 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $73,021, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $81,604. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $61,635 and $51,924, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $93,867 | 1.6% |
| Median Household Income | $72,719 | 0.6% |
| People below Poverty Level | 13,787 | 3.4% |
| People above Poverty Level | 70,273 | -2.0% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Hawthorne?
There are 31,056 housing units in Hawthorne, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1972. Of the 29,849 occupied housing units in Hawthorne, 27.54% are owner-occupied, while 72.46% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 71.92% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $823,000. In general, housing costs reach $1,756 per month in Hawthorne.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 31,056 | 1.8% |
| Median Year Built | 1972 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 1,265 | 8.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2,055 | -16.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 6,376 | -6.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 4,754 | 10.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 5,764 | 9.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 5,460 | 2.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 2,875 | -2.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,079 | 22.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 1,348 | 4.2% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 80 | 196.3% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 29,849 | 1.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 8,220 | 1.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 21,629 | 2.2% |
Owner Occupied 27.54%
Renter Occupied 72.46%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 5,912 | -0.9% |
| Without Mortgage | 2,308 | 6.6% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $823,000 | 12.1% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $783,900 | 8.8% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,756 | 5.7% |
With Mortgage 71.92%
Without Mortgage 28.08%
What is the level of education in Hawthorne?
Approximately 35.63% of the population in Hawthorne holds a high school degree (that's 22,937 residents), while 23.95% have attained a college certificate (15,422 locals) and 15.96% have a bachelor's degree (10,276 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 6,814 | 6.5% |
| Some High School | 22,937 | -1.7% |
| Some College | 15,422 | -9.0% |
| Associate Degree | 4,414 | -4.7% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10,276 | -0.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,520 | 4.0% |
No High School 10.58%
Some High School 35.63%
Some College 23.95%
Associate Degree 6.86%
Bachelor's Degree 15.96%
Graduate Degree 7.02%
What is the marital status of Hawthorne residents?
A total of 30,947 people in Hawthorne have never been married (which represents 45.38% of the total population), while 28,264 of them are wedded (41.45%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 2,144 (3.14%) and 6,181 (9.06%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 30,947 | -1.8% |
| Married | 28,264 | -0.8% |
| Separated | 2,144 | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 2,797 | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 6,181 | -0.2% |
Never Married 45.38%
Married 41.45%
Separated 3.14%
Widowed 4.1%
Divorced 9.06%
What are the most common means of transportation in Hawthorne?
The top three means of transportation people in Hawthorne use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 33,082 residents commute by car, 1,519 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 644 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 33,082 | -3.2% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 1,519 | -2.2% |
| Subway or Elevated | 32 | N/A |
| Railroad | 45 | -11.8% |
| Bicycle | 296 | 24.4% |
| Motorcycle | 168 | 7.0% |
| TaxiCab | 211 | -47.6% |
| Walk | 644 | 16.2% |
What is the median and average household income in Hawthorne by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.