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Thornton

Texas · 421 residents · 0.983 sq mi
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Thornton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,857. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 104 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $63,700. Households here earn about 33% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% 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
421
−20%since 2000
from 525 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
428 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 534 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.6
+14%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2563855156457741990201020202024Thornton
2024565
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,857
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,607 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,171
+76%since 2000
from $12,615 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.4%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing29%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing17.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction11.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,700
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$920
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $345 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
19.7% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+9%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(437)
Black6.5%(34)
Hispanic / Latino8%(42)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.3%(175)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(342)
Black4.3%(18)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(40)
Asian0.7%(3)
Other0.8%(3)
Diversity Score35%(147)
Diversity Score
35
+5%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.9%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
−2%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 92.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 57.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.0%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Female
47.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
22.3%
−64.7 ptssince 2013
from 87.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thornton, Texas?

Thornton, Texas has about 421 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Thornton, Texas?

The typical household in Thornton, Texas earns about $42,857 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Thornton, Texas expensive?

In Thornton, Texas, the median home is worth about $63,700, and the typical rent is about $920 a month.

How educated are people in Thornton, Texas?

About 5.4% of adults age 25 and over in Thornton, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Thornton, Texas?

About 13.6% of people in Thornton, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Thornton, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Thornton, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 109 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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