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Thorntown

Indiana · 1,520 residents · 0.613 sq mi
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Thorntown has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $92,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,520
−3%since 2000
from 1,562 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,480 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 2,548 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.5
+6%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Thorntown
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,375
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,289 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,151
Unchangedsince 2000
from $19,109 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.348
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food5.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,100
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$698
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $483 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.3%
−29.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
29.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(1,520)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(31)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.2%(81)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(1,499)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(10)
Diversity Score3.5%(53)
Diversity Score
4
−33%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+37%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 90.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% 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
3.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.0%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
54.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.2%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thorntown, Indiana?

Thorntown, Indiana has about 1,520 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Thorntown, Indiana?

The typical household in Thorntown, Indiana earns about $43,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Thorntown, Indiana expensive?

In Thorntown, Indiana, the median home is worth about $92,100, and the typical rent is about $698 a month.

How educated are people in Thorntown, Indiana?

About 7.5% of adults age 25 and over in Thorntown, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Thorntown, Indiana?

About 9.6% of people in Thorntown, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Thorntown, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Thorntown, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 14 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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