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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Thornburg

Pennsylvania · 491 residents · 0.438 sq mi
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Thornburg is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $85,275. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $137,000. With a median age of 39.9, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 193% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 33.0
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

491
+5%vs 2000
vs 468 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,121 / sq mi
+5%vs 2000
vs 1,068 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.9
−9%vs 2000
vs 43.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4344624915195481990201020202024Thornburg
2024464
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$85,275
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $83,264 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$47,110
−18%vs 2000
vs $57,674 in 2000
US average: $14,340
0.8%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$137,000
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $218,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$675
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,125 in 2000
US average: $450
98.3%
+1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 97.2% in 2000
1.7% rent
1.6
−39%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(490)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0.5%(2)
1
−91%vs 2000
vs 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

61.7%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 61.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
97.9%
+2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 95.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
28.3%
−3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 31.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.7 min
+63%vs 2000
vs 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Thornburg, Pennsylvania?

Thornburg, Pennsylvania has about 491 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Thornburg, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Thornburg, Pennsylvania earns about $85,275 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 $137,000, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Thornburg, Pennsylvania?

About 61.7% 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 0.8% of people in Thornburg, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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