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Thornton

California · 1,131 residents · 2.133 sq mi
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Thornton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,313. Population has grown 44% since 2011. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $275,900. At a median age of 28.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 28.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,131
+44%vs 2011
vs 783 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
530 / sq mi
+44%vs 2011
vs 367 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
28.6
−2%vs 2011
vs 29.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
7108259401K1K201020202024Thornton
2024817
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,313
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $46,250 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,975
+3%vs 2011
vs $15,438 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.2%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.0%
−13.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.8% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.363
−11%vs 2011
vs 0.407 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information20.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction11.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services8%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$275,900
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $210,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$563
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $609 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.4%
−16.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.7% in 2011
56.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
−6.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.4% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.2%
−9.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.2%
−4.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.9% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.5
+21%vs 2011
vs 4.5 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic30.1%(236)
Black0.8%(6)
Hispanic / Latino67.4%(528)
Asian1%(8)
Other0.6%(5)
Diversity Score56.8%(445)
2010
White, non-Hispanic23.8%(269)
Black3.3%(37)
Hispanic / Latino68.1%(770)
Asian3.4%(39)
Other1.5%(17)
Diversity Score59.8%(677)
Diversity Score
60
+5%vs 2011
vs 57 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.4% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
57.0%
+3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.1% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+4%vs 2011
vs 27.0 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.1%
−4.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 75.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.9% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
11.4%
+5.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.9% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.9%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.2% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.8%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.6%
−4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.9% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.7%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.5% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.7%
+4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.6% in 2011
Female
45.3%
−4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.4% in 2011
Foreign born
32.8%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.5% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.5%
+3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thornton, California?

Thornton, California has about 1,131 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Thornton, California?

The typical household in Thornton, California earns about $50,313 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 $275,900, and the typical rent is about $563 a month.

How educated are people in Thornton, California?

About 7.4% 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 13.0% of people in Thornton, California live below the federal poverty line.

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