Hawthorne, New Jersey facts for kids
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Hawthorne, New Jersey
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John W. Rea House
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Map of Hawthorne in Passaic County. Inset: Location of Passaic County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.
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Census Bureau map of Hawthorne, New Jersey
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 Hawthorne, New Jersey
Location in Passaic County, New Jersey
Hawthorne, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Hawthorne, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  New Jersey |
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| County | Passaic | |
| Incorporated | March 24, 1898 | |
| Named for | Nathaniel Hawthorne | |
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| • Type | Faulkner Act (mayor–council) | |
| • Body | Borough Council | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.35 sq mi (8.67 km2) | |
| • Land | 3.32 sq mi (8.59 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) 0.90% | |
| Area rank | 320th of 565 in state 10th of 16 in county |
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| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 19,637 | |
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19,496 | |
| • Rank | 140th of 565 in state 6th of 16 in county |
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| • Density | 5,918.3/sq mi (2,285.1/km2) | |
| • Density rank | 91st of 565 in state 6th of 16 in county |
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| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) | |
| ZIP Codes |
07506–07507
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| Area code(s) | 973 | |
| FIPS code | 3403130570 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0885249 | |
Hawthorne is a small town, called a borough, located in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States. In 2020, about 19,637 people lived there. This was a small increase from the 2010 population of 18,791.
Hawthorne was created on March 24, 1898. It was once part of a larger area called Manchester Township. Other nearby towns like Haledon and North Haledon were also formed from this township. The borough was named after the famous writer Nathaniel Hawthorne.
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Hawthorne's Location and Size
Hawthorne is about 3.35 square miles (8.67 square kilometers) in total area. Most of this area is land, with a small amount of water.
Some smaller areas within Hawthorne include Goffle, North Hawthorne, and Van Winkle.
Hawthorne shares its borders with several other towns. In Passaic County, it borders North Haledon, Prospect Park, and Paterson. It also borders towns in Bergen County, such as Fair Lawn, Glen Rock|Glen Rock, Ridgewood, and Wyckoff.
Who Lives in Hawthorne?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 2,096 | — | |
| 1910 | 3,400 | 62.2% | |
| 1920 | 5,135 | 51.0% | |
| 1930 | 11,868 | 131.1% | |
| 1940 | 12,610 | 6.3% | |
| 1950 | 14,816 | 17.5% | |
| 1960 | 17,735 | 19.7% | |
| 1970 | 19,173 | 8.1% | |
| 1980 | 18,200 | −5.1% | |
| 1990 | 17,084 | −6.1% | |
| 2000 | 18,218 | 6.6% | |
| 2010 | 18,791 | 3.1% | |
| 2020 | 19,637 | 4.5% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 19,496 | 3.8% | |
| Population sources: 1900–1920 1900–1910 1900–1930 1940–2000 2000 2010 2020 |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, Hawthorne had 18,791 people living in 7,454 households. About 88.6% of the people were White. Other groups included Black or African American (2.3%), Asian (2.8%), and Native American (0.2%). About 15.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 29.5% of households had children under 18. Many households (50.7%) were married couples. The average household had 2.52 people. The median age in Hawthorne was 40.2 years old.
Population in 2000
In 2000, there were 18,218 people in Hawthorne. Most residents (93.75%) were White. About 7.43% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 28.8% of households had children under 18. The average household size was 2.50 people. The median age was 38 years.
How Hawthorne is Governed
Hawthorne is run by a Mayor and a seven-member Borough Council. This system is called the Mayor-Council government. The Mayor and Council members are elected by the people.
The Mayor serves a four-year term. The Council members also serve four-year terms. Four council members represent specific areas called "wards," and three are "at-large," meaning they represent the whole town.
As of 2023, the Mayor of Hawthorne is John V. Lane. His term ends on December 31, 2025.
Emergency Services in Hawthorne
Hawthorne has dedicated teams to keep its residents safe.
- Police Department: The Hawthorne Police Department is led by Chief James W. Knepper. They have different units, including K-9 (police dogs) and traffic officers. They also run community programs like the Junior Police Academy.
- Fire Department: The Hawthorne Volunteer Fire Department started in 1916. It is made up entirely of volunteers. They have five stations and different types of fire trucks and rescue vehicles.
- Ambulance Corps: The Hawthorne Volunteer Ambulance Corps provides emergency medical services. It has been helping the community since 1932. They have several ambulance units.
- Animal Protection: The Passaic County S.P.C.A. Humane Police Department enforces animal cruelty laws. They moved to Hawthorne in 2017.
Learning in Hawthorne
Hawthorne has its own public school system, the Hawthorne Public Schools. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten all the way through twelfth grade. In the 2022–23 school year, there were 2,229 students across five schools.
The schools in the district are:
- Jefferson Elementary School (PreK-5)
- Roosevelt Elementary School (K-5)
- Washington Elementary School (K-5)
- Lincoln Middle School (6-8)
- Hawthorne High School (9-12)
There are also private schools in Hawthorne. St. Anthony School is a Catholic school for grades K-8. Hawthorne Christian Academy is a Christian school for students from preschool through twelfth grade.
Getting Around Hawthorne
Roads and Highways
Hawthorne has many miles of roads. The main state highway that goes through the borough is Route 208. Other important roads include County Route 504.
Public Transportation
NJ Transit offers train service at the Hawthorne station. You can take a train on the Main Line to places like Secaucus Junction and Hoboken Terminal.
NJ Transit also provides bus service. The 148 bus route goes to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan. There is also local bus service on the 722 route.
Community Life
Hawthorne is home to the Hawthorne Caballeros Drum and Bugle Corps. This group was started in 1946. They are a very successful all-age corps and have won many championships.
Famous People from Hawthorne
Many notable people have lived in or are connected to Hawthorne, including:
- Bennie Borgmann (1898–1978), a professional baseball and basketball player and coach.
- Maurice Carthon (born 1961), a former professional football player for the New York Giants.
- Beth Fowler (born 1940), an actress.
- Maria Mazziotti Gillan (born 1940), a poet and professor.
- Debbie Harry (born 1945), the lead singer of the famous band Blondie.
- Don La Greca (born 1968), a sports radio host.
- Ivan Sergei (born 1972), a television actor.
See also
In Spanish: Hawthorne (Nueva Jersey) para niños
