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 $82,366 with a poverty rate of 9.3%. The median age in Thorsby is 38 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 | 2,170 | 83.43% |
| Black or African American | 180 | 6.92% |
| Two or more races | 150 | 5.77% |
| Other race | 85 | 3.27% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.62% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 846 | 3.07 | 71.5 | 28.5 |
| Married | 448 | 3.56 | 91.1 | 8.9 |
| Non Family | 178 | 1.24 | 60.1 | 39.9 |
| Female | 172 | 3.53 | 34.9 | 65.1 |
| Male | 48 | 3.75 | 62.5 | 37.5 |
3.51
Average Family Size
3.07
Average Household Size
71.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 229 | 12.97% |
| Associates Degree | 225 | 12.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 169 | 9.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 98 | 5.55% |
| High School Graduate | 577 | 32.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 92 | 5.21% |
| Some College | 375 | 21.25% |
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 | 1,574 | 1,289 | 243 |
| Black | 131 | 102 | 24 |
| 2+ Races | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| Other Race | 27 | 20 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 27 | 20 | 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 black people with a rate of 18.32%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $77,917 | $108,864 | $56,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,375 | $73,875 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $44,010 | $70,667 | $21,375 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $83,261 | $83,533 | $0 |
| Overall | $53,977 | $70,735 | $28,015 |
| Some College | $46,827 | $60,156 | $0 |
$53,977
Average Earnings
$70,735
Average Male
$28,015
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.86% of Thorsby residents speak only English, while 2.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.14% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 174 | 96 | 55.17% |
| Multiple | 150 | 89 | 59.33% |
| White | 2,170 | 87 | 4.01% |
| Black | 180 | 59 | 32.78% |
| Other | 85 | 7 | 8.24% |
9.3%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.78%
Male Poverty Rate
11.6%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Thorsby is Multiple, with 59.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Thorsby is White, with 4.01% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.36%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.13%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 11.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.17% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.75% |
| Some College | 3% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 7.95% |
| Female Employed | 4.93% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,833 | $91,031 |
| Households | $77,500 | $82,366 |
| Married Families | $98,125 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,619 | $44,680 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.4%
Male Marriage Rate
45.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
64
Number of Veterans
36
Male Veterans
28
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 31 |
| First Gulf War | 23 |
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 50 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
| 75+ | 4 |
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36 | 2.06% |
| Black | 28 | 21.37% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
32.81%
Veteran Poverty Rate
81.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.3%
Labor Force Participation
49.3%
Employment Rate
4%
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
81.2%
Born in Thorsby
99.35%
Native Born
0.65%
Foreign Born
0.5%
Non Citizen
0.15%
Naturalized
99.35% of Thorsby residents were born in the United States, with 81.2% having been born in Alabama. 0.5% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
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% |