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Thornton

California · 1,004 residents · 2.133 sq mi
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Thornton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,611. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $317,900. The poverty rate of 28.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 57% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,004
−3%since 2019
from 1,033 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
471 / sq mi
−3%since 2019
from 484 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
35.2
+38%since 2019
from 25.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
7108259401K1K201020202024Thornton
2024817
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,611
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $29,141 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,588
+13%since 2019
from $12,864 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2019
from 19.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2019
from 32.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing23.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction23.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance13.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$317,900
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $322,700 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$774
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $781 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.7%
+19.2 ptssince 2019
from 32.5% in 2019
48.3% rent
Afford Score
9.5
−15%since 2019
from 11.1 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic28.2%(291)
Black0.7%(7)
Hispanic / Latino66.2%(684)
Asian3.2%(33)
Other1.7%(18)
Diversity Score60.1%(621)
2020
White, non-Hispanic23%(231)
Black3.8%(38)
Hispanic / Latino65.1%(654)
Asian5%(50)
Other2%(20)
Diversity Score63.5%(637)
Diversity Score
63
+6%since 2019
from 60 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 2.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
60.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 57.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 0.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
+15%since 2019
from 27.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.7%
+9.5 ptssince 2019
from 74.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 4.7% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 14.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 62.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 12.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 51.2% in 2019
Female
51.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 48.8% in 2019
Foreign born
22.5%
−11.7 ptssince 2019
from 34.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 5.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thornton, California?

Thornton, California has about 1,004 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Thornton, California?

The typical household in Thornton, California earns about $33,611 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 $317,900, and the typical rent is about $774 a month.

How educated are people in Thornton, California?

About 4.0% 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 28.9% of people in Thornton, California live below the federal poverty line.

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