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, also known as a borough, located in Passaic County, in the state of New Jersey. In 2020, about 19,637 people lived here. This was a small increase from the 2010 population.
Hawthorne was officially created on March 24, 1898. It used to be part of a larger area called Manchester Township. Over time, Manchester Township was divided into several towns, including Hawthorne. The borough was named after a famous writer, Nathaniel Hawthorne.
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Hawthorne's Location and Surroundings
Hawthorne is a small place, covering about 3.35 square miles (8.67 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a tiny bit 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, like Fair Lawn, Glen Rock, Ridgewood, and Wyckoff.
Hawthorne's Population Over Time
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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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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 18,791 people living in Hawthorne. There were 7,454 households, which are groups of people living together.
Most people in Hawthorne were White (about 88.6%). There were also Black or African American residents (2.3%), Asian residents (2.8%), and Native American residents (0.2%). About 15.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 21.4% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age in Hawthorne was 40.2 years.
Schools in Hawthorne
The Hawthorne Public Schools system serves students from pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. In the 2022–23 school year, about 2,229 students attended the five public schools.
The schools in Hawthorne are:
- Jefferson Elementary School (PreK-5)
- Roosevelt Elementary School (K-5)
- Washington Elementary School (K-5)
- Lincoln Middle School (grades 6-8)
- Hawthorne High School (grades 9-12)
There are also private schools in Hawthorne. St. Anthony School is a Catholic school for students in kindergarten through 8th grade. Hawthorne Christian Academy is another private school that teaches students from preschool to 12th grade.
Getting Around Hawthorne
Roads and Highways
Hawthorne has many roads for cars and trucks. The main state highway that goes through Hawthorne is Route 208. Other important roads include County Route 504.
Public Transportation
You can travel by train from Hawthorne! NJ Transit provides train service at the Hawthorne station. This train line, called the Main Line, can take you to places like Secaucus Junction and Hoboken Terminal.
NJ Transit also offers bus service. The 148 bus route goes to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan. There is also a local bus, the 722 route.
Community Life in Hawthorne
Hawthorne is home to the Hawthorne Caballeros Drum and Bugle Corps. This group was started in 1946. They are a very successful all-age drum and bugle corps. The Caballeros have won six world championships and many state titles!
Famous People from Hawthorne
Many interesting people have lived in or are connected to Hawthorne. Here are a few:
- Bennie Borgmann (1898–1978), a professional baseball and basketball player and coach. He is in the Basketball Hall of Fame.
- Maurice Carthon (born 1961), a former football player for the New York Giants.
- Fulvio Cecere (born 1960), an actor.
- Beth Fowler (born 1940), an actress.
- Maria Mazziotti Gillan (born 1940), a poet and professor who won an American Book Award.
- Debbie Harry (born 1945), a famous rock and roll musician. She was the lead singer of the band Blondie.
- Don La Greca (born 1968), a sports radio host for ESPN New York.
- Ivan Sergei (born 1972), a television actor.
See also
In Spanish: Hawthorne (Nueva Jersey) para niños
