Thornton, Colorado
Interactive maps of population, income, age, housing, education and health for Thornton, Colorado, beside the state and national figures.
| Statistic | Thornton | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 144,187 | 5,862,189 | 334,922,499 |
| Median Household Income | $103,088 | $95,470 | $80,734 |
| Median Age | 34.7 | 37.7 | 38.9 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 32.8% | 45.7% | 35.7% |
| Median Home Value | $517,500 | $539,400 | $332,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,895 | $1,761 | $1,413 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.0% | 9.4% | 12.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Foreign Born | 14.0% | 9.8% | 14.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 71.4% | 66.2% | 65.2% |
| Average Commute Time | 30.4 | 25.2 | 26.4 |
| Worked from Home | 15.3% | 21.0% | 15.1% |
| Married-Couple Households | 53.8% | 48.3% | 46.9% |
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Race and ethnicity in Thornton, Colorado
| Statistic | Thornton | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 50.2% | 64.8% | 57.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 37.7% | 22.5% | 19.3% |
| Black (non-Hispanic) | 2.0% | 3.8% | 11.9% |
| Asian (non-Hispanic) | 5.2% | 3.2% | 5.9% |
| Two or More Races (non-Hispanic) | 4.1% | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native (non-Hispanic) | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (non-Hispanic) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some Other Race (non-Hispanic) | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Diversity Index | 60.1 | 52.5 | 61.4 |
Age in Thornton, Colorado
| Statistic | Thornton | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 34.7 | 37.7 | 38.9 |
| Under 18 % | 25.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Age 18-24 % | 10.0% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| Age 25-34 % | 15.5% | 15.7% | 13.7% |
| Age 35-44 % | 15.8% | 14.6% | 13.2% |
| Age 45-64 % | 22.9% | 23.9% | 24.8% |
| Age 65 and Over % | 10.8% | 15.6% | 17.2% |
Households and families in Thornton, Colorado
| Statistic | Thornton | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 50,566 | 2,374,218 | 129,227,496 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Family Households | 70.3% | 61.7% | 64.2% |
| Households with Children | 36.6% | 28.4% | 29.5% |
| Single-Parent Families | 16.4% | 13.4% | 17.3% |
| People Living Alone | 21.0% | 28.6% | 28.7% |
| Never Married | 33.9% | 33.1% | 34.4% |
Income and poverty in Thornton, Colorado
| Statistic | Thornton | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Capita Income | $43,571 | $52,636 | $44,673 |
| Households Under $25,000 | 7.3% | 11.2% | 14.6% |
| Households $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.3% | 14.6% | 15.5% |
| Households $100,000 to $149,999 | 23.5% | 19.2% | 17.5% |
| Households $200,000 or More | 15.2% | 17.0% | 13.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.0% | 9.4% | 12.5% |
| Below 200% of Poverty | 19.5% | 22.0% | 28.2% |
| SNAP Households | 9.0% | 8.5% | n/a |
Housing in Thornton, Colorado
| Statistic | Thornton | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Units | 52,250 | 2,589,053 | 143,775,355 |
| Single-Family Detached Homes | 61.6% | 61.4% | 61.3% |
| Buildings with 5+ Units | 19.8% | 22.6% | 19.1% |
| Vacancy Rate | 3.2% | 8.3% | 10.1% |
| Median Year Structure Built | 1,997.0 | 1,988.0 | 1,980.0 |
| Renter-Occupied | 28.6% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Rent as % of Household Income | 34.4% | 31.4% | 30.6% |
| Median Property Tax | $2,911 | $2,602 | n/a |
Education in Thornton, Colorado
| Statistic | Thornton | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than High School | 12.1% | 7.1% | 10.4% |
| High School Graduate | 25.7% | 19.7% | 26.0% |
| Some College or Associate Degree | 29.4% | 27.4% | 27.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22.1% | 28.1% | 21.6% |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 10.7% | 17.6% | 14.1% |
Work and commuting in Thornton, Colorado
| Statistic | Thornton | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Force Participation | 74.0% | 68.6% | 63.5% |
| Drove Alone to Work | 71.1% | 65.1% | 68.8% |
| Public Transit | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked to Work | 0.6% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Commutes Under 15 Minutes | 15.2% | 26.5% | 26.0% |
| Commutes Over an Hour | 9.1% | 6.8% | 8.6% |
| Households Without a Car | 3.0% | 5.2% | n/a |
Origins and language in Thornton, Colorado
| Statistic | Thornton | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born in State of Residence | 50.2% | 41.2% | 57.3% |
| Naturalised Citizens | 5.0% | 4.7% | 7.4% |
| Non-Citizens | 9.0% | 5.2% | 6.8% |
| Speaks Only English at Home | 74.1% | 83.8% | 77.7% |
| Speaks Spanish at Home | 19.7% | 11.1% | 13.6% |
| Limited English Proficiency | 19.2% | 12.7% | 16.7% |