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Thornton (CA) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Thornton, California

StateCalifornia
Land Area (mi²)2.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)458.5/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-1.31% (-13)
Growth Since 20208.31% (75)
Rank in State1030th
Rank in Country15010th

The population of Thornton, CA in 2022 is estimated to be 978. This is a decrease of -1.31% (-13 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Thornton by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Thornton by Age

Thornton Population Pyramid 2022
Thornton Median Age
30.2
Total
27.3
Male
33.5
Female
Thornton Sex Ratio
48.73%
440
Male
51.27%
463
Female
Thornton Age Dependency Ratio
20.2
Old Age Dependency Ratio
66.3
Child Dependency Ratio
Thornton Adults
582
Adults
(98 of whom are seniors) in Thornton.

Population of Thornton by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Thornton

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 28.93%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 20.37%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 36.9%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Thornton

While the overall poverty rate of Thornton is 28.93%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (36.9%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (20.37%).

Poverty Rate of Thornton by Employment Status and Sex

38.13%
Female Employed
18.92%
Female Unemployed
7.57%
Male Employed
0%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Thornton by Education

20.2%
Less Than 9th Grade
14.52%
High School
29.35%
Some College
45%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Thornton

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Thornton

The most common language spoken in Thornton is English, with 52.17% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 41.2% of people speak Spanish, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Thornton by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Thornton, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Thornton by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree30.6%
Bachelors Degree173.43%
Associates Degree346.85%
Some College5811.69%
High School Graduate18637.5%
9th to 12th Grade8517.14%
Less Than 9th Grade11322.78%

Earnings Statistics of Thornton by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$25,667

Average Earnings

$31,375

Average Male

$14,904

Average Female

Employment of Thornton by Education

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Employment of Thornton by Age

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate
61.9%
Labor Force Participation
52.3%
Employment Rate
15.6%
Unemployment Rate

Employment of Thornton by Race

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Marital Status of Thornton

Marriage Rates

  • 39.7%

    Overall Marriage Rate

  • 42.3%

    Male Marriage Rate

  • 37.4%

    Female Marriage Rate

Thornton Marriage

In Thornton, 42.3% of males have never been married, a higher rate than females who have never been married.

Females are more likely to be married at age Over 65, while males are more likely to be married at age 45-54.

Households and Families of Thornton

Thornton Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Thornton Household Types

Type
Owner
Renter
41.6%

Rate of Home Ownership

Households of Thornton by Type

3.59
Average Family Size
3.3
Average Family Size
Type
Count
PercentageOwned