Thornton, CO Demographics & Local Data
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Area Snapshot
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Thornton | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 140,074 | 5,847,426 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3634.8 | 56.2 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.94% | 1.14% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 32.4 | 35.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 46,904 | 2,319,504 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Thornton has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Thornton | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $96,597 | $93,055 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.00% | 5.76% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% | 4.4% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Thornton | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $448,304 | $480,058 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,832 | $1,692 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 72.1% | 66.3% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM , followed by 06:30 AM – 06:59 AM .
| Metric | Thornton | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 28.9 | 22.2 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 13.1% | 18.8% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Thornton has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Thornton | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.9% | 40.2% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.88 | 2.45 | 2.54 |
Health
Thornton has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Thornton | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.7 | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.4% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 15.1% | 16.1% | 19.0% |