Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

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.

Hawthorne, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

85,191

Median Agei

33.9

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

54.7%46,605

Black

24.8%21,099

White

9.2%7,806

Asian

7.2%6,154

Two or More

2.7%2,304

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.7%573

Other

0.5%445

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%205

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.8%1,594

High School Diploma

22.6%12,848

Some College (<1 yr)

5.3%3,010

Some College (1+ yr)

15.9%9,050

Associate's Degree

6.7%3,787

Bachelor's Degree

18%10,242

Master's Degree

6.4%3,611

Professional Degree

1%588

Doctorate

0.6%322

HS or Higher

79.4%

BA or Higher

26%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$863,400

Median Renti

$1,782

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

27.2%8,165

Renter-Occupied

72.8%21,865

Total Units

31,334

Homeownership

27.2%

Vacancy Rate

4.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

2%167

$50K–$100K

1.2%100

$100K–$150K

0.9%74

$200K–$300K

1.6%133

$300K–$500K

4.8%389

$500K–$1M

61.5%5,025

$1M+

27.9%2,277

Rent Distribution

Under $500

352

$500–$750

195

$750–$1,000

526

$1,000–$1,250

1,421

$1,250–$1,500

3,190

$1,500–$2,000

9,125

$2,000+

6,847

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%145

2010–2019

4.9%1,521

2000–2009

3.5%1,109

1990–1999

7.3%2,298

1980–1989

16.3%5,105

1970–1979

17.8%5,590

1960–1969

16.6%5,217

1950–1959

21%6,570

1940–1949

7.6%2,380

1939 or earlier

4.5%1,399

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

54%16,228

Electricity

36.1%10,833

No Fuel

7.3%2,197

Bottled/LP Gas

1.7%496

Other

0.4%120

Fuel Oil

0.3%78

Solar

0.2%71

Wood

0%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$75,848

Mean Household Incomei

$96,056

Per Capita Incomei

$34,635

Poverty Ratei

15.4%

Unemploymenti

7.8%

Labor Forcei

46,037

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.8%1,455

$10K–$15K

4.2%1,276

$15K–$20K

2%604

$20K–$25K

2.4%723

$25K–$30K

3.3%989

$30K–$35K

4.9%1,466

$35K–$40K

5.5%1,656

$40K–$45K

3.6%1,072

$45K–$50K

2.9%871

$50K–$60K

6.8%2,052

$60K–$75K

8.8%2,656

$75K–$100K

15.8%4,743

$100K–$125K

10%3,003

$125K–$150K

7.5%2,264

$150K–$200K

7.7%2,323

$200K+

9.6%2,877

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

873

Residentsi

1,408

Avg. Tenant Renti

$610/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

75 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers723 homes87% occupied$654/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8149 homes99% occupied$399/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC1 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $75,848/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr

82.4%

Very low income$23K–$38K/yr

14.3%

Low income$38K–$61K/yr

3.3%

Who Receives This Housing

77.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

92.3% of subsidized households are minority

26.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

53.1% 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

27,38232.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

11,820

Guatemala

2,508

Philippines

1,431

India

347

China

279

Korea

143

United Kingdom

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

41,114

Avg. Commutei

28.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

42,300

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,633(2.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.4%Insured

10.6%Uninsured