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Thornville

Ohio · 1,087 residents · 0.532 sq mi
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Thornville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $79,758. Population has grown 49% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $203,400. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents. Households here earn about 37% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,087
+49%since 2000
from 731 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,043 / sq mi
+49%since 2000
from 1,374 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.2
−2%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6229481K2K2K1990201020202024Thornville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,758
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,679 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,882
+90%since 2000
from $18,922 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.4%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance11.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$203,400
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$810
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $529 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.1%
−12.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
32.9% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+24%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(723)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(1,050)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(21)
Diversity Score6.9%(76)
Diversity Score
7
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 94.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+3%since 2000
from 24.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 94.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2011
from 67.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.3%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.5%
−81.8 ptssince 2013
from 90.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thornville, Ohio?

Thornville, Ohio has about 1,087 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Thornville, Ohio?

The typical household in Thornville, Ohio earns about $79,758 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Thornville, Ohio expensive?

In Thornville, Ohio, the median home is worth about $203,400, and the typical rent is about $810 a month.

How educated are people in Thornville, Ohio?

About 21.5% of adults age 25 and over in Thornville, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Thornville, Ohio?

About 6.2% of people in Thornville, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Thornville, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Thornville, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 335 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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