Thornton is a CDP located in San Joaquin County California. Thornton has a 2024 population of 830. Thornton is currently declining at a rate of -2.58% annually and its population has decreased by -8.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 903 in 2020.
The average household income in Thornton is $57,481 with a poverty rate of 36.66%. The median age in Thornton is 29.6 years: 26.2 years for males, and 33.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Thornton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 319 | 36.54% |
| Other race | 239 | 27.38% |
| Two or more races | 212 | 24.28% |
| Asian | 64 | 7.33% |
| Black or African American | 39 | 4.47% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 273 | 3.2 | 51.3 | 48.7 |
| Married | 94 | 3.41 | 71.3 | 28.7 |
| Female | 86 | 4.03 | 12.8 | 87.2 |
| Non Family | 64 | 1.13 | 70.3 | 29.7 |
| Male | 29 | 4.59 | 58.6 | 41.4 |
3.45
Average Family Size
3.2
Average Household Size
51.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 95 | 18.59% |
| Associates Degree | 28 | 5.48% |
| Bachelors Degree | 20 | 3.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 2 | 0.39% |
| High School Graduate | 181 | 35.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 90 | 17.61% |
| Some College | 95 | 18.59% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 278 | 149 | 10 |
| White | 162 | 106 | 0 |
| Other Race | 145 | 78 | 8 |
| 2+ Races | 126 | 72 | 7 |
| Asian | 38 | 38 | 0 |
| Black | 14 | 14 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 35.71%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $34,722 | $39,219 | $32,656 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,203 | $29,844 | $12,969 |
| Overall | $32,870 | $46,250 | $14,527 |
| Some College | $0 | $56,534 | $0 |
$32,870
Average Earnings
$46,250
Average Male
$14,527
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
46.06% of Thornton residents speak only English, while 53.94% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 53.09% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 514 | 254 | 49.42% |
| Multiple | 212 | 104 | 49.06% |
| Other | 239 | 67 | 28.03% |
| White | 225 | 41 | 18.22% |
| Black | 39 | 39 | 100% |
36.66%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.64%
Male Poverty Rate
42.07%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Thornton is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Thornton is White, with 18.22% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.75%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.23%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 59.09% |
| High School | 33.7% |
| Some College | 32.52% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.97% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 37.58% |
| Female Unemployed | 30.77% |
| Male Employed | 10.31% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $44,196 | $58,316 |
| Households | $43,839 | $57,481 |
| Married Families | $46,786 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,375 | $37,983 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.4%
Male Marriage Rate
41.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
37
Number of Veterans
28
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 22 |
| Vietnam | 7 |
| Korea | 6 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 17 |
| 75+ | 15 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22 | 9.69% |
| Other Race | 8 | 5% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 2.48% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 4.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
72.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.3%
Labor Force Participation
54.6%
Employment Rate
7.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
68.04%
Born in Thornton
76.29%
Native Born
23.71%
Foreign Born
15.69%
Non Citizen
8.02%
Naturalized
76.29% of Thornton residents were born in the United States, with 68.04% having been born in California. 15.69% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 830 | -22 | -2.58% |
| 2023 | 852 | -21 | -2.41% |
| 2022 | 873 | -16 | -1.8% |
| 2021 | 889 | -14 | -1.55% |
| 2020 | 903 | -130 | -12.58% |
| 2019 | 1,033 | -5 | -0.48% |
| 2018 | 1,038 | 104 | 11.13% |
| 2017 | 934 | -34 | -3.51% |
| 2016 | 968 | 52 | 5.68% |
| 2015 | 916 | 168 | 22.46% |
| 2014 | 748 | -55 | -6.85% |
| 2013 | 803 | -6 | -0.74% |
| 2012 | 809 | 26 | 3.32% |
| 2011 | 783 | -348 | -30.77% |
| 2010 | 1,131 | 0 | 0% |