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Thornburg

Iowa · 45 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 $42,500. Population has fallen 46% since 2000, a loss of 39 residents. Median home value is $35,000. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents. Households here earn about 31% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
45
−46%since 2000
from 84 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
226 / sq mi
−46%since 2000
from 422 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.8
+16%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
53055791041990201020202024Thornburg
202455
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,500
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,313 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,916
+62%since 2000
from $15,954 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24%
US avg: 10%
Information16%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$35,000
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2022
Owner-occupied
95.5%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
4.5% rent
Afford Score
0.8
+31%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(44)
Black2.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.4%(2)
Diversity Score
5
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.3%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 94.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.0 min
+18%since 2000
from 28.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.0%
−20.0 ptssince 2010
from 100.0% in 2010
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.0%
−43.8 ptssince 2011
from 93.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
4.0%
−96.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−50.9 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+50.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.8%
−83.7 ptssince 2013
from 85.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thornburg, Iowa?

Thornburg, Iowa has about 45 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Thornburg, Iowa?

The typical household in Thornburg, Iowa earns about $42,500 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 $35,000.

How educated are people in Thornburg, Iowa?

About 29.3% 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 3.6% 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 51 residents, a change of about -53 percent over that period.

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