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What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

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Hawthorne, NJ

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

19,628population

42.4median age

This community is a community of 19,628 with a median age of 42.4. The population is predominantly White (65.4%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (26.1%). Median household income is $110,237. 95.8% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 47% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 69.1%, with a median home value of $533,700.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

65.4%12,843

Hispanic/Latino

26.1%5,132

Two or More

2.8%549

Black

2.4%466

Asian

1.8%359

Other

1.4%279

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.8%268

High School Diploma

20.8%3,029

Some College (<1 yr)

9.5%1,388

Some College (1+ yr)

8.2%1,187

Associate's Degree

8.5%1,236

Bachelor's Degree

30.5%4,438

Master's Degree

13.5%1,968

Professional Degree

2%285

Doctorate

1.1%155

HS or Higher

95.8%

BA or Higher

47%

Graduate+

16.5%

Housingi

$533,700median home value

$1,830median rent

69.1%homeownership

8,046total units

5.5%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 69.1%

Renter 30.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.1%59

$50K–$100K

0.3%16

$100K–$150K

0.2%11

$150K–$200K

0.2%13

$200K–$300K

2.8%149

$300K–$500K

38.9%2,043

$500K–$1M

55.4%2,909

$1M+

1%53

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

128

$1,250–$1,500

255

$1,500–$2,000

1,003

$2,000+

756

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%54

2010–2019

2.4%195

2000–2009

3.7%298

1990–1999

2.2%174

1980–1989

9.4%756

1970–1979

8.9%715

1960–1969

12.4%999

1950–1959

15.4%1,240

1940–1949

10.7%857

1939 or earlier

34.3%2,758

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

84.6%6,433

Electricity

9.6%732

Fuel Oil

4.1%312

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%83

No Fuel

0.4%29

Other

0.2%12

Solar

0.1%6

Household Economyi

$110,237median household income

$52,062per capita income

4%poverty rate

5.1%unemployment

11,290labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.6%200

$10K–$15K

1.6%118

$15K–$20K

0.2%12

$20K–$25K

1.2%90

$25K–$30K

1.9%141

$30K–$35K

1.9%142

$35K–$40K

2.8%215

$40K–$45K

2.9%219

$45K–$50K

2.2%167

$50K–$60K

5.5%422

$60K–$75K

9.8%746

$75K–$100K

13.1%993

$100K–$125K

10.9%829

$125K–$150K

9.4%718

$150K–$200K

12.7%966

$200K+

21.4%1,629

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

102

Residentsi

211

Avg. Tenant Renti

$618/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

32 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers90 homes99% occupied$641/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

811/PRAC12 homes100% occupied$449/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $110,237/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $33K/yr

76.1%

Very low income$33K–$55K/yr

20.4%

Low income$55K–$88K/yr

3.5%

Who Receives This Housing

71.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

61.5% of subsidized households are minority

36.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

32.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3,99820.4%

By Region

Top Countries

China

114

Germany

103

Poland

Korea

Guatemala

Philippines

India

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

10,341

Avg. Commutei

24.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

10,714

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

608(3.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.7%Insured

3.3%Uninsured

Hawthorne, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026