Hawthorne, New Jersey
Hawthorne: a city in Passaic County, New Jersey
About
Hawthorne is a city located in the county of Passaic in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 18,791 and a population density of 2,166 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 18,667 inhabitants.
The city was created 128 years ago in 1898.
Quick Facts about Hawthorne
| Population | 18,667 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Jersey (United States) |
| County | Passaic County |
| Postal code | 07506–07507 |
| Area | 8.67 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.9493,-74.1538 |
| Altitude | 269 feet / 82 meters |
| Establishment | March 24, 1898 (128 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 07:39:45 (30th May 2026) |
| Density | 2,152 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.66% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 73℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Hawthorne is located at 40°56'57"N 74°9'14"W (40.9492600, -74.1537500). It has 7 neighbors: Fair Lawn, Glen Rock, North Haledon, Paterson, Prospect Park, Ridgewood and Wyckoff.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Hawthorne decreased by 0.66% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 18,791 | - | census |
| 2011 | 18,877 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 18,853 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 18,840 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 18,832 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 18,832 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 18,794 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 18,802 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 18,782 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 18,753 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 18,667 | -0.46% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Hawthorne
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People born in Hawthorne (7)
People born in Hawthorne, including actor Ivan Sergei, football player Dale Memmelaar, football coach Phil Janaro, .
More notable people
- Robert H. Widmer (aeronautical engineer) he was born in 17/05/1916
- Russ Meneve (Accountant turned stand-up comedian)
- Roberta Naas (American writer and Journalist) she was born in 19/03/1958
- C. Alfred Voegeli he was born in 23/11/1904
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Hawthorne, NJ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 184746 | Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences | Paterson (NJ) | 07513 |
| 186034 | Passaic County Community College | Paterson (NJ) | 07505-1179 |
| 187444 | William Paterson University of New Jersey | Wayne (NJ) | 07470 |
| 183743 | Bergen Community College | Paramus (NJ) | 07652-1595 |
| 183789 | Berkeley College-Woodland Park | Woodland Park (NJ) | 07424 |
Nearby Transit Stations (16)
Rail and bus stations connected to Hawthorne, NJ. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| YNY | Yonkers station | 5 Buena Vista Ave. | RAIL |
| NWK | Pennsylvania Station | 1 Raymond Plaza West | RAIL |
| NYP | Pennsylvania Station | 8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street | RAIL |
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
| NRO | New Rochelle station | 1 Railroad Plaza | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Hawthorne.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Hawthorn Post Office | Hawthorne (NJ) | 07506 |
| Glen Rock Post Office | Glen Rock (NJ) | 07452 |
| Fair Lawn Post Office | Fair Lawn (NJ) | 07410 |
| River Road Post Office | Fair Lawn (NJ) | 07410 |
| Haledon Post Office | Haledon (NJ) | 07508 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Hawthorne, California A city in Los Angeles County, California. with a population of 83,775 people.
- Hawthorne, Florida city in Florida, United States with a population of 1,536 people.
- Hawthorne, Wisconsin town in Wisconsin, United States with a population of 1,157 people.
Other cities in Passaic County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Passaic County , NJ.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Paterson | 144,801 | The third most populous city in New Jersey. |
| Clifton | 85,025 | The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey. |
| Passaic | 69,340 | The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey. |
| Wayne | 53,163 | Township in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States |
| West Milford | 26,242 | Township of New Jersey |
| Little Falls | 14,412 | City in Morrison County, Minnesota |
| Woodland Park | 12,655 | Borough in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States |
| Ringwood | 12,157 | Borough in Passaic County, New Jersey |
| Wanaque | 11,717 | Town in Passaic County, New Jersey |
| Pompton Lakes | 10,931 | Town in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States |
| Totowa | 10,797 | Town in Passaic County, New Jersey |
| North Haledon | 8,362 | Borough of New Jersey, United States |
| Haledon | 8,261 | Town in Passaic County, New Jersey |
| Bloomingdale | 8,035 | Town in Passaic County, New Jersey |
| Haskell | 4,942 | Township in Passaic County, New Jersey, New Jersey |
Distance to Other Cities
Hawthorne distances to largest New Jersey cities