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Thornburg

Iowa · 67 residents · 0.199 sq mi
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Thornburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,875. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 17 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $18,800. With a median age of 42.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 35% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
67
−20%since 2000
from 84 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
337 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 422 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.5
+6%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
53055791041990201020202024Thornburg
202455
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,875
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,313 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,678
+11%since 2000
from $15,954 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.137
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade42.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing28.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction28.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Information28.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$18,800
−48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2022
Owner-occupied
48.1%
−36.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
7.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
0.6
−6%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(84)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(66)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.7%(2)
Diversity Score
4
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−13.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.4%
−23.0 ptssince 2000
from 94.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.6%
−71.4 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
−55.6 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
Female
55.6%
+55.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thornburg, Iowa?

Thornburg, Iowa has about 67 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Thornburg, Iowa?

The typical household in Thornburg, Iowa earns about $31,875 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 $18,800.

How educated are people in Thornburg, Iowa?

About 0.0% 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 0.0% 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 29 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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