It is located in Ward 5, represented by city council member Jeremiah Ellison.

[3] The neighborhood is named in honor of 19th Century American author Nathaniel Hawthorne.

Based on Census 2000 figures, the neighborhood's ethnic makeup changed significantly between 1980 and 2000.

The board of directors is composed of representatives from 4 quadrants as well as at-large, non-profit, youth and business representatives who are elected for their terms during the annual meeting typically held in the Fall at Farview Park.

The primary newsletter is the Hawthorne Vibe that is published on a quarterly basis by the organization.