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Thorndale

Texas · 1,263 residents · 0.962 sq mi
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Thorndale has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,721. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $89,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% 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
1,263
−1%since 2000
from 1,278 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,313 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,328 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.1
+17%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Thorndale
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,721
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,684 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,381
+73%since 2000
from $18,722 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.3%
+23.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.1%
US avg: 10%
Information17.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,000
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$742
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $469 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
31.3% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−11%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(936)
Black6.7%(86)
Hispanic / Latino17.1%(219)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.6%(634)
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.9%(857)
Black4.4%(55)
Hispanic / Latino23.5%(297)
Asian0.5%(6)
Other4.5%(56)
Diversity Score60.9%(769)
Diversity Score
61
+23%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.8%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.2%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+7%since 2000
from 25.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 61.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.0%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−76.3 ptssince 2013
from 83.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thorndale, Texas?

Thorndale, Texas has about 1,263 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Thorndale, Texas?

The typical household in Thorndale, Texas earns about $60,721 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Thorndale, Texas expensive?

In Thorndale, Texas, the median home is worth about $89,000, and the typical rent is about $742 a month.

How educated are people in Thorndale, Texas?

About 24.8% of adults age 25 and over in Thorndale, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Thorndale, Texas?

About 5.0% of people in Thorndale, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Thorndale, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Thorndale, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 170 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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