Thornton, CO
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Thornton, Colorado Summary
Life in Thornton research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Thornton over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Thornton:
The population in Thornton is 142,878.
The median home value in Thornton is $500,350.
The median income in Thornton is $100,985.
The cost of living in Thornton is 126 which is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Thornton is $1,810.
The unemployment rate in Thornton is 4.6%.
The poverty rate in Thornton is 7.3%.
The average high in Thornton is 64.9° and the average low is 36.0°.
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Thornton, CO Crime Report
Crime in Thornton summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Thornton. Key points include:
There were 4,535 total crimes in Thornton in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Thornton is 3,109.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Thornton is 273.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Thornton is 2,835.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Thornton is 46.72% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Thornton Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Thornton / 100k People |
Colorado / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 4,535 | 3,109.4 | 3,069.1 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 399 | 273.6 | 476.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 2 | 1.4 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 72 | 49.4 | 63.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 209 | 143.3 | 350.5 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 4,136 | 2,835.8 | 2,592.8 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 404 | 277.0 | 348.0 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 3,016 | 2,067.9 | 1,754.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 716 | 490.9 | 490.6 | 259.0 |
Thornton, CO Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Thornton summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Thornton. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Colorado. Key points include:
The cost of living in Thornton is 126 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Thornton is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Thornton is $500,350.
The median income in Thornton is $100,985.
Thornton's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Thornton Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Thornton | Colorado | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 126 | 111 | 100 | |
| Services | 103 | 102 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 96 | 103 | 100 | |
| Health | 87 | 101 | 100 | |
| Housing | 179 | 134 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 107 | 107 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 89 | 89 | 100 | |
Thornton, CO Weather
The average high in Thornton is 64.9° and the average low is 36.0°.
There are 36.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 15.8 inches of precipitation each year with 46.9 inches of snow.
| Stat | Thornton |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 64.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 36.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 36.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 15.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 46.9 |
Average High
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Thornton Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Thornton
The current population in Thornton is 142,878. The population has increased 27.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 142,878 | 0.8% |
| 2022 | 141,799 | 0.9% |
| 2021 | 140,538 | -2.5% |
| 2020 | 144,186 | 5.3% |
| 2019 | 136,868 | 1.7% |
| 2018 | 134,588 | 1.7% |
| 2017 | 132,310 | 1.4% |
| 2016 | 130,511 | 2.2% |
| 2015 | 127,688 | 2.4% |
| 2014 | 124,707 | 2.4% |
| 2013 | 121,814 | 2.6% |
| 2012 | 118,747 | 2.6% |
| 2011 | 115,683 | 2.9% |
| 2010 | 112,374 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Thornton
Thornton is:
50.4% White with 72,055 White residents.
1.9% African American with 2,741 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 201 American Indian residents.
5.7% Asian with 8,079 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 10 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 478 Other residents.
4.1% Two Or More with 5,817 Two Or More residents.
37.4% Hispanic with 53,497 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Thornton | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 50.4% | 65.7% | 58.2% |
| African American | 1.9% | 3.8% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 5.7% | 3.2% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 4.1% | 4.2% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 37.4% | 22.2% | 19.0% |
Gender in Thornton
Thornton is 49.8% female with 71,110 female residents.
Thornton is 50.2% male with 71,768 male residents.
| Gender | Thornton | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 49.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.2% | 50.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Thornton for adults over 25
6.0% of adults in Thornton completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Thornton completed 9-12th grade.
26.0% of adults in Thornton completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Thornton completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Thornton completed associate's degree.
22.0% of adults in Thornton completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Thornton completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Thornton completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Thornton completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Thornton | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22.0% | 28.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Thornton, Colorado
2.2% of households in Thornton earn Less than $10,000.
1.6% of households in Thornton earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.5% of households in Thornton earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.3% of households in Thornton earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.9% of households in Thornton earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.0% of households in Thornton earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.9% of households in Thornton earn $75,000 to $99,999.
23.8% of households in Thornton earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.1% of households in Thornton earn $150,000 to $199,999.
13.9% of households in Thornton earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Thornton | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.2% | 3.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.6% | 2.6% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.5% | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.3% | 5.3% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.9% | 8.9% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.0% | 15.0% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.9% | 13.0% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 23.8% | 19.3% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.1% | 11.3% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 13.9% | 15.8% | 12.6% |
