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Thornton

Arkansas · 517 residents · 1.924 sq mi
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Thornton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,375. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $28,800. The poverty rate of 33.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

517
−1%since 1990
from 520 in 1990
1990 – 2025
269 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 270 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.7
+17%since 1990
from 31.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2573624675716761990201020202024Thornton
2024292
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,375
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,870 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,323
+77%since 1990
from $8,090 in 1990
US average: $21,522
33.9%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 27.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$28,800
−29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$313
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $300 in 1990
US average: $602
76.7%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 77.0% in 1990
23.3% rent
1.2
−20%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic62.3%(324)
Black37.7%(196)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score58.7%(305)
2000
White, non-Hispanic55.5%(287)
Black41.8%(216)
Hispanic / Latino1%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score62.5%(323)
62
+6%since 1990
from 59 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.8%
−7.3 ptssince 1990
from 12.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.6%
+9.8 ptssince 1990
from 58.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.1%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 1.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.9 min
+58%since 1990
from 12.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Thornton, Arkansas?

Thornton, Arkansas has about 517 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Thornton, Arkansas?

The typical household in Thornton, Arkansas earns about $24,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Thornton, Arkansas expensive?

In Thornton, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $28,800, and the typical rent is about $313 a month.

How educated are people in Thornton, Arkansas?

About 4.8% of adults age 25 and over in Thornton, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Thornton, Arkansas?

About 33.9% of people in Thornton, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Thornton, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Thornton, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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