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Thornburg

Pennsylvania · 455 residents · 0.438 sq mi
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Thornburg is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $106,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $263,000. With a median age of 48.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 111% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
455
−3%since 2000
from 468 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,039 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,068 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.7
+11%since 2000
from 43.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4344624915195481990201020202024Thornburg
2024464
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$106,250
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,264 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$61,466
+7%since 2000
from $57,674 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
65.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.491
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services14.5%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration10.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$263,000
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $218,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$796
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,125 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
71.6%
−25.6 ptssince 2000
from 97.2% in 2000
2.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
+40.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
−6%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(441)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(5)
Asian0.9%(4)
Other0.4%(2)
Diversity Score6%(27)
Diversity Score
6
+1%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
66.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 61.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 95.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
33.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 31.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+81%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
62.6%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
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
2.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.6%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thornburg, Pennsylvania?

Thornburg, Pennsylvania has about 455 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Thornburg, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Thornburg, Pennsylvania earns about $106,250 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 $263,000, and the typical rent is about $796 a month.

How educated are people in Thornburg, Pennsylvania?

About 66.9% 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 5.0% 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 36 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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