Hawthorne, Florida

Hawthorne (/ˈhɔːθrn/ ) is a city in Alachua County, Florida, United States, incorporated in 1881. Indigenous peoples of the Americas had been living in the area since around 100 CE; Hawthorne grew around their trading trails. Throughout its history, Hawthorne has been known for its agriculture, railroad, and rural lifestyle. Hawthorne's population was 1,478 at the 2020 census, with an area of 7.38 sq mi (19.1 km2).

Hawthorne, Florida
City of Hawthorne
Location in Alachua County and the state of Florida
Coordinates: 29°35′17″N 82°5′2″W
Country United States
State Florida
County Alachua
Incorporated1881
Government
  TypeCommission–Manager
  MayorJacquelyn Randall
  Vice MayorPatricia Bouie-Hutchinson
  CommissionersTommie Howard Jr.,
Raymond Cue, and
Randy Martin
  City ManagerJohn Martin
  City ClerkLaKesha Hawkins-McGruder
Area
  Total7.64 sq mi (19.79 km2)
  Land7.38 sq mi (19.11 km2)
  Water0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2)
Elevation
148 ft (45 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total1,478
  Density200.27/sq mi (77.33/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
32640
Area code352
FIPS code12-29275
GNIS feature ID0283829
Websitewww.cityofhawthorne.net
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