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Thornburg

Pennsylvania · 466 residents · 0.438 sq mi
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Thornburg is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $187,917. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $339,800. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 195% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
72% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
466
Unchangedsince 2000
from 468 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,064 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,068 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.3
+12%since 2000
from 43.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4344624915195481990201020202024Thornburg
2024464
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$187,917
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,264 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$84,496
+47%since 2000
from $57,674 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
87.0%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services10.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing4.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$339,800
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $218,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 97.2% in 2000
3.3% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−31%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(431)
Black0.6%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(13)
Asian1.5%(7)
Other3.4%(16)
Diversity Score19.6%(91)
Diversity Score
20
+232%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
72.1%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 95.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
39.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 31.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+62%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2011
from 61.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
67.6%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.5%
−99.5 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thornburg, Pennsylvania?

Thornburg, Pennsylvania has about 466 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Thornburg, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Thornburg, Pennsylvania earns about $187,917 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 $339,800.

How educated are people in Thornburg, Pennsylvania?

About 72.1% 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 3.9% 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 25 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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