Explore Hawthorne local geography, civic resources and voter guides, with dated official population and registration facts for Los Angeles County.
At a glance: Hawthorne is an incorporated city in Los Angeles County. Population: 85,515 (California Department of Finance estimate as of January 1, 2026). Registered voters: 44,870 (California Secretary of State, as of September 4, 2026).
Hawthorne lies inland from the South Bay coast, south of Inglewood and near Los Angeles International Airport. Its setting combines residential neighborhoods, major arterial streets, and an aviation-oriented employment landscape. Eucalyptus Park brings picnic shelters, a skate park, basketball courts, and a walking path into one neighborhood setting. Jim Thorpe Park and Memorial Park broaden the city's recreation network with athletic areas and gathering spaces. Hawthorne incorporated on July 12, 1922. It is a general-law city whose elected council establishes municipal policy and whose city manager oversees administration; the City Clerk handles records, elections, and meeting-related services.
The city's Parks Locations page directs permit inquiries to Community Services at 310-349-1640; availability and reservation conditions should be confirmed directly.
Eucalyptus Park, at 12100 South Inglewood Avenue, lists both among its amenities.
Start with the City Clerk at City Hall, 4455 West 126th Street. County registration and voting-location services are available at https://lavote.gov.
44,870 (California Secretary of State, as of September 4, 2026).
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