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Thornburg

Pennsylvania · 468 residents · 0.438 sq mi
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Thornburg is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $83,264. Population has declined 5% since 1990. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $218,100. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 108% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

468
−5%since 1990
from 491 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,068 / sq mi
−5%since 1990
from 1,121 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.9
+10%since 1990
from 39.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4344624915195481990201020202024Thornburg
2024464
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$83,264
−26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $85,275 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$57,674
+22%since 1990
from $47,110 in 1990
US average: $21,522
1.3%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 0.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$218,100
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $137,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,125
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $675 in 1990
US average: $602
97.2%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 98.3% in 1990
2.8% rent
2.6
+63%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(490)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(1)
Diversity Score0.5%(2)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(447)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(7)
Asian0.9%(4)
Diversity Score5.9%(28)
6
+1060%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

61.6%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 61.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.0%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 97.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
31.6%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 28.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.8 min
−39%since 1990
from 25.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 468 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Thornburg, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Thornburg, Pennsylvania earns about $83,264 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 $218,100, and the typical rent is about $1,125 a month.

How educated are people in Thornburg, Pennsylvania?

About 61.6% 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 1.3% 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 23 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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