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Thornburg

Pennsylvania · 447 residents (2025 est.) · 0.438 sq mi
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Thornburg is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $231,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 78% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $469,100. Poverty is rare here, at 0.2% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
78% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
464
−1%since 2000
from 468 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,059 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,068 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.0
−2%since 2000
from 43.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:447 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4344624915195481990201020202024Thornburg
2024464
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$231,250
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,264 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$99,270
+72%since 2000
from $57,674 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
95.0%
+23.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.358
−27%since 2010
from 0.491 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing6.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$469,100
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $218,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 97.2% in 2000
4.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
3.3%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
−23%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
79
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(447)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(7)
Asian0.9%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.9%(28)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(404)
Black0.9%(4)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(22)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other6.7%(31)
Diversity Score29.4%(136)
Diversity Score
29
+399%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
78.4%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 61.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 95.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
38.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 31.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+31%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.9%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
35.4%
+26.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2011
from 61.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
67.6%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.1%
−44.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2012
from 9.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.2%
−99.8 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2017
from 92.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 96.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thornburg, Pennsylvania?

Thornburg, Pennsylvania has about 464 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Thornburg, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Thornburg, Pennsylvania earns about $231,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Thornburg, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Thornburg, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $469,100.

How educated are people in Thornburg, Pennsylvania?

About 78.4% of adults age 25 and over in Thornburg, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Thornburg, Pennsylvania?

About 0.2% of people in Thornburg, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Thornburg, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Thornburg, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 27 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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