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Thornton

California · 817 residents · 2.133 sq mi
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Thornton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,333. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $435,400. The poverty rate of 20.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
817
Unchangedsince 2023
from 815 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
383 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 382 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
36.0
+12%since 2023
from 32.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
7108259401K1K201020202024Thornton
2024817
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.3%(27)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.9%(32)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1410%(82)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 199.5%(78)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.3%(60)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3415.4%(126)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.3%(76)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5416.6%(136)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.9%(97)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 742.7%(22)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 849.2%(75)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.7%(6)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,333
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $47,917 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,749
+17%since 2023
from $21,243 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 45.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.9%
−8.5 ptssince 2023
from 29.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
−3%since 2023
from 0.395 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade24.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance11.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Information9.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food6.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$435,400
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $455,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$865
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $898 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.4%
+10.6 ptssince 2023
from 49.8% in 2023
39.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
39.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 42.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 45.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.9
−38%since 2023
from 9.5 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
46
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic32.3%(263)
Black3.2%(26)
Hispanic / Latino60.2%(491)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other3.9%(32)
2024
White, non-Hispanic32.6%(266)
Black2.3%(19)
Hispanic / Latino59.4%(485)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other5.4%(44)
Diversity Score
67
+1%since 2023
from 66 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican56.4%(461)
Guatemalan1.8%(15)
Asian origin
Filipino0.4%(3)
Ancestry
Irish9.4%(77)
German6.1%(50)
Italian6.1%(50)
English5.5%(45)
Ukrainian4%(33)
French1.6%(13)
American0.7%(6)
Portuguese0.6%(5)
Scottish0.5%(4)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Italian population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
65.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 65.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
+5%since 2023
from 30.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2023
from 81.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 14.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 57.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 9.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 24.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 50.9% in 2023
Female
49.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 49.1% in 2023
Foreign born
24.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 23.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 22.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 92.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
42.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 45.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
57.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 54.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married34.3%(114)
Married59.3%(197)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced6.3%(21)
Women 15+
Never married36.9%(127)
Married56.4%(194)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced6.7%(23)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thornton, California?

Thornton, California has about 817 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Thornton, California?

The typical household in Thornton, California earns about $73,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Thornton, California expensive?

In Thornton, California, the median home is worth about $435,400, and the typical rent is about $865 a month.

How educated are people in Thornton, California?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Thornton, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Thornton, California?

About 20.9% of people in Thornton, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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