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Thornton

Illinois · 2,338 residents · 2.375 sq mi
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Thornton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $57,153. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $138,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,338
−9%since 2000
from 2,582 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
984 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1,087 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.3
+2%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Thornton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,153
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,778 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,644
+3%since 2000
from $22,899 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.1%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$138,300
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$789
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $590 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.6%
−32.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
18.6% rent
Vacancy rate
10.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
84.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+7%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(2,425)
Black0.8%(21)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(107)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.5%(323)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(1,841)
Black9.4%(219)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(205)
Asian0.7%(16)
Other1.9%(44)
Diversity Score44.5%(1,040)
Diversity Score
44
+255%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.5 min
+59%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 88.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.4%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
6.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thornton, Illinois?

Thornton, Illinois has about 2,338 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Thornton, Illinois?

The typical household in Thornton, Illinois earns about $57,153 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Thornton, Illinois expensive?

In Thornton, Illinois, the median home is worth about $138,300, and the typical rent is about $789 a month.

How educated are people in Thornton, Illinois?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Thornton, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Thornton, Illinois?

About 15.1% of people in Thornton, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Thornton, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Thornton, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 440 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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