Population 5,593 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Hawthorne
Household size in Hawthorne
| Period | Hawthorne | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.91 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.19 | 2.61 | 2.54 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.47 | 2.63 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.16 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.25 | −0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Hawthorne are large by national standards, averaging 3.16 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.91, even as the national average fell. Only four of Minneapolis' 60 neighborhoods have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Hawthorne
| Period | Hawthorne | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.3 | 36.8 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 26.7 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 28.3 | 38.6 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 30.4 | 39.2 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.0 | +2.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Hawthorne is young: half of its residents are under 30.4, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. The median age has climbed from 26.3 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Hawthorne
| Period | Hawthorne | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.1% | 10.2% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 35.8% | 10.6% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 27.2% | 9.9% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 27.6% | 9.8% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −7.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head more than a quarter of households in Hawthorne (27.6%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 7.5 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Hawthorne has the highest share of single-parent households of any Minneapolis neighborhood.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Hawthorne
Renters in Hawthorne
| Period | Hawthorne | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 62.3% | 27.3% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 67.4% | 29.6% | 27.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 59.7% | 30.0% | 28.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 57.3% | 29.3% | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | +2.0 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Hawthorne rent: 57.3% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 19.0% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 5.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Hawthorne
| Period | Hawthorne | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.1% | 7.0% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.3% | 6.2% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.7% | 5.5% | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.5% | 5.7% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −9.6 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Hawthorne as nationally: 9.5%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Minneapolis area overall (5.7%). Vacancy is down 9.6 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Hawthorne
| Period | Hawthorne | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1941 | 1975 | 1973 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1947 | 1976 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1943 | 1977 | 1975 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1944 | 1980 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Hawthorne is a place of older homes: half were built before 1944, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1941 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the northeast has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Hawthorne
| Period | Hawthorne | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $660 | $1,007 | $882 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $900 | $1,077 | $953 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,033 | $1,258 | $1,099 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,313 | $1,603 | $1,404 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$653 | +$597 | +$522 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Hawthorne costs $1,313 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $653 a month from 2006–10, a 99% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 41.6% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Hawthorne
Bachelor's degrees in Hawthorne
| Period | Hawthorne | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.7% | 37.2% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.2% | 39.1% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.8% | 41.8% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.9% | 45.4% | 39.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Hawthorne: 15.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has edged down 0.8 points, even as the national share rose. Hawthorne has the lowest share of college graduates of any Minneapolis neighborhood.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Hawthorne
| Period | Hawthorne | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 75.8% | 92.4% | 91.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 74.6% | 92.9% | 92.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 75.1% | 93.5% | 93.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 74.7% | 94.0% | 93.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | +1.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About a quarter of adults in Hawthorne never finished high school, well above the national share: only 74.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is down 1.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate rose. Of Minneapolis' 60 neighborhoods, only three have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Hawthorne
| Period | Hawthorne | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.1% | 6.7% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 25.2% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.0% | 3.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.0% | 4.0% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −13.1 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Hawthorne: 14.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Only one other Minneapolis neighborhood has higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 13.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Hawthorne compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne | 3.16 | 30.4 | 27.6% | 57.3% | 9.5% | 1944 | $1,313 | 15.9% | 74.7% | 14.0% |
| Jordan | 3.15 | 31.8 | 23.2% | 38.5% | 11.4% | 1945 | $1,702 | 23.4% | 88.5% | 9.0% |
| Folwell | 2.83 | 37.7 | 18.3% | 17.1% | 15.4% | 1939 | $1,175 | 26.5% | 85.9% | 7.1% |
| Near North | 3.38 | 31.4 | 17.6% | 49.8% | 13.0% | 1954 | $1,249 | 32.0% | 80.2% | 3.4% |
| Willard-Hay | 2.53 | 34.1 | 23.8% | 40.4% | 8.7% | 1943 | $1,350 | 28.5% | 88.8% | 5.8% |
| North Loop | 1.47 | 32.5 | 3.4% | 76.9% | 12.3% | 1999 | $2,183 | 74.6% | 98.0% | 2.4% |
| Webber-Camden | 2.60 | 36.2 | 21.7% | 26.3% | 5.4% | 1938 | $1,839 | 34.8% | 91.6% | 9.2% |
| Holland | 2.20 | 37.8 | 9.1% | 56.7% | 8.8% | 1945 | $1,398 | 50.3% | 88.6% | 6.8% |
| Harrison | 3.19 | 25.1 | 19.1% | 74.1% | 10.8% | 1957 | $1,032 | 32.7% | 84.1% | 12.4% |
| Victory | 2.53 | 38.7 | 13.8% | 20.3% | 9.6% | 1942 | $1,545 | 39.7% | 91.1% | 7.1% |
| Downtown West | 1.36 | 36.3 | 3.7% | 76.4% | 9.8% | 1994 | $1,649 | 60.0% | 95.8% | 7.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Hawthorne. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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