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Thornburg

Iowa · 84 residents · 0.199 sq mi
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Thornburg has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,313. Population has declined 12% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $28,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

84
−13%since 1990
from 96 in 1990
1990 – 2025
422 / sq mi
−12%since 1990
from 482 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.2
+5%since 1990
from 38.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
53055791041990201020202024Thornburg
202455
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,313
+55%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,250 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,954
+25%since 1990
from $12,740 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.9%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 5.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$28,500
+44%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,999 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2022
$325
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $238 in 1990
US average: $602
84.8%
+6.5 ptssince 1990
from 78.4% in 1990
15.2% rent
0.6
−7%since 1990
from 0.7 in 1990
1990 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(96)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(84)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.0%
−13.8 ptssince 1990
from 26.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.4%
+19.8 ptssince 1990
from 74.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.9%
−3.8 ptssince 1990
from 5.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.9 min
+66%since 1990
from 17.4 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 Thornburg, Iowa?

Thornburg, Iowa has about 84 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Thornburg, Iowa?

The typical household in Thornburg, Iowa earns about $45,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Thornburg, Iowa expensive?

In Thornburg, Iowa, the median home is worth about $28,500, and the typical rent is about $325 a month.

How educated are people in Thornburg, Iowa?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Thornburg, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Thornburg, Iowa?

About 4.9% of people in Thornburg, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Thornburg, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Thornburg, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 12 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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