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Hawthorne, NV
Census-designated place in Mineral County, Nevada.
Population
2,809
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,597
ZIP codes
0
Hawthorne and its ZIP codes
Hawthorne at a glance
- Hawthorne is about 55 times as dense as Nevada as a whole.
- The median household income is $67,300, 14% below the Nevada median of $78,260.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $167,900 (61% below Nevada) and median rent is $974 a month.
Local data for Hawthorne, NV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hawthorne, NV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,300
Poverty rate
14.5%
Median home value
$167,900
Median rent
$974/mo
Homeownership
66.8%
Bachelor's or higher
15.7%
Median age
40.8
Average commute
13.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (382), German Americans (381), Irish Americans (272).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mineral County. PPP loans are for Hawthorne.
Unemployment rate
7.0%
Aug 2026, -3.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,973
1,081 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,143
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$120M
FY 2026, $26,369 per person
How people get to work
Hawthorne, NV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.6%
- Carpooled5.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked15.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.1%
Average one-way commute: 13.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hawthorne, NV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
271
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
116
4.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 26°F
4.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hawthorne, NV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.6%
U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts
Diabetes
16.3%
U.S. 12.1% +4.2 pts
Smoking
20.6%
U.S. 12.8% +7.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.7%
U.S. 11.1% +1.6 pts
Cities near Hawthorne
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Walker LakeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| MinaCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hawthorne, NV in?
- Hawthorne is in Mineral County, Nevada.
- What is the population of Hawthorne, NV?
- About 2,809 people live in Hawthorne, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hawthorne?
- Nearby places include Walker Lake (11 mi), Mina (30 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023