Thorsby is a town located in Chilton County Alabama. Thorsby has a 2024 population of 2,174. Thorsby is currently growing at a rate of 1.21% annually and its population has increased by 5.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,070 in 2020.
The average household income in Thorsby is $76,807 with a poverty rate of 11.65%. The median age in Thorsby is 37.9 years: 37.1 years for males, and 40 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Thorsby was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,165 | 84.84% |
| Two or more races | 126 | 4.94% |
| Black or African American | 123 | 4.82% |
| Other race | 123 | 4.82% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.59% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 817 | 3.12 | 73.7 | 26.3 |
| Married | 431 | 3.55 | 94.7 | 5.3 |
| Non Family | 171 | 1.26 | 61.4 | 38.6 |
| Female | 159 | 3.65 | 34.6 | 65.4 |
| Male | 56 | 4.04 | 60.7 | 39.3 |
3.53
Average Family Size
3.12
Average Household Size
73.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 244 | 13.89% |
| Associates Degree | 253 | 14.4% |
| Bachelors Degree | 178 | 10.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 78 | 4.44% |
| High School Graduate | 516 | 29.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 120 | 6.83% |
| Some College | 368 | 20.94% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,553 | 1,218 | 223 |
| Black | 87 | 69 | 10 |
| Hispanic | 83 | 72 | 23 |
| Other Race | 72 | 61 | 23 |
| 2+ Races | 34 | 34 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 31.94%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,667 | $103,846 | $32,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $52,250 | $71,750 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $42,361 | $67,917 | $27,702 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $70,074 | $70,735 | $36,875 |
| Overall | $48,929 | $64,107 | $27,702 |
| Some College | $48,854 | $57,500 | $0 |
$48,929
Average Earnings
$64,107
Average Male
$27,702
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.49% of Thorsby residents speak only English, while 3.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.51% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 213 | 136 | 63.85% |
| White | 2,154 | 101 | 4.69% |
| Multiple | 126 | 79 | 62.7% |
| Black | 112 | 59 | 52.68% |
| Other | 123 | 57 | 46.34% |
11.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.83%
Male Poverty Rate
13.38%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Thorsby is Hispanic, with 63.85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Thorsby is White, with 4.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.38%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.59%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 16.47% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.06% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.97% |
| Some College | 3.7% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 67.65% |
| Female Unemployed | 20% |
| Male Employed | 10.8% |
| Female Employed | 6.6% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,338 | $84,268 |
| Households | $72,188 | $76,807 |
| Married Families | $95,469 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,375 | $39,140 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.4%
Male Marriage Rate
46.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
82
Number of Veterans
62
Male Veterans
20
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 27 |
| Vietnam | 26 |
| First Gulf War | 22 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 44 |
| 35 to 54 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
| 75+ | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 62 | 3.55% |
| Black | 20 | 21.05% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 10.68% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
29.27%
Veteran Poverty Rate
56.1%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.1%
Labor Force Participation
48.4%
Employment Rate
5.3%
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
80.13%
Born in Thorsby
97.96%
Native Born
2.04%
Foreign Born
1.8%
Non Citizen
0.24%
Naturalized
97.96% of Thorsby residents were born in the United States, with 80.13% having been born in Alabama. 1.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,304 | 26 | 1.14% |
| 2028 | 2,278 | 26 | 1.15% |
| 2027 | 2,252 | 26 | 1.17% |
| 2026 | 2,226 | 26 | 1.18% |
| 2025 | 2,200 | 26 | 1.2% |
| 2024 | 2,174 | 26 | 1.21% |
| 2023 | 2,148 | 26 | 1.23% |
| 2022 | 2,122 | 31 | 1.48% |
| 2021 | 2,091 | 21 | 1.01% |
| 2020 | 2,070 | 6 | 0.29% |
| 2019 | 2,064 | 11 | 0.54% |
| 2018 | 2,053 | 4 | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 2,049 | 11 | 0.54% |
| 2016 | 2,038 | 12 | 0.59% |
| 2015 | 2,026 | -4 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 2,030 | 11 | 0.54% |
| 2013 | 2,019 | 5 | 0.25% |
| 2012 | 2,014 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2011 | 2,015 | 7 | 0.35% |
| 2010 | 2,008 | 0 | 0% |