Thornton is a city located in Calhoun County Arkansas. Thornton has a 2024 population of 326. Thornton is currently declining at a rate of -0.91% annually and its population has decreased by -3.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 337 in 2020.
The average household income in Thornton is $61,996 with a poverty rate of 16.83%. The median age in Thornton is 53.6 years: 55.8 years for males, and 45.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Thornton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 255 | 80.95% |
| Black or African American | 57 | 18.1% |
| Two or more races | 3 | 0.95% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 115 | 2.74 | 85.2 | 14.8 |
| Married | 62 | 3.13 | 93.5 | 6.5 |
| Female | 24 | 3.08 | 87.5 | 12.5 |
| Non Family | 22 | 1.09 | 54.5 | 45.5 |
| Male | 7 | 3.29 | 100 | 0 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.74
Average Household Size
85.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 28 | 10.49% |
| Associates Degree | 48 | 17.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 17 | 6.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 7 | 2.62% |
| High School Graduate | 66 | 24.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11 | 4.12% |
| Some College | 90 | 33.71% |
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 | 212 | 181 | 22 |
| Black | 55 | 47 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 85.45%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 10.38%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $43,750 | $76,250 | $43,472 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $23,438 | $40,625 | $22,264 |
| Some College | $21,806 | $22,059 | $21,689 |
$23,438
Average Earnings
$40,625
Average Male
$22,264
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.7% of Thornton residents speak only English, while 2.3% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.3% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 255 | 42 | 16.47% |
| Black | 57 | 10 | 17.54% |
| Multiple | 3 | 1 | 33.33% |
16.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.64%
Male Poverty Rate
21.99%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Thornton is Multiple, with 33.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Thornton is White, with 16.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 14.12%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.51%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.08%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.46% |
| High School | 9.09% |
| Some College | 7.97% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 25.45% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,221 | $67,365 |
| Households | $62,917 | $61,996 |
| Married Families | $81,618 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $28,745 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.3%
Male Marriage Rate
42.2%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
16
Number of Veterans
16
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 15 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 10 |
| 75+ | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13 | 6.13% |
| Black | 3 | 5.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
81.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.2%
Labor Force Participation
39.6%
Employment Rate
24.3%
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
89.21%
Born in Thornton
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Thornton residents were born in the United States, with 89.21% having been born in Arkansas. 0% 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 | 312 | -3 | -0.95% |
| 2028 | 315 | -3 | -0.94% |
| 2027 | 318 | -2 | -0.62% |
| 2026 | 320 | -3 | -0.93% |
| 2025 | 323 | -3 | -0.92% |
| 2024 | 326 | -3 | -0.91% |
| 2023 | 329 | -3 | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 332 | -3 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 335 | -2 | -0.59% |
| 2020 | 337 | -41 | -10.85% |
| 2019 | 378 | -5 | -1.31% |
| 2018 | 383 | 2 | 0.52% |
| 2017 | 381 | 2 | 0.53% |
| 2016 | 379 | -4 | -1.04% |
| 2015 | 383 | 2 | 0.52% |
| 2014 | 381 | -1 | -0.26% |
| 2013 | 382 | -7 | -1.8% |
| 2012 | 389 | 3 | 0.78% |
| 2011 | 386 | -10 | -2.53% |
| 2010 | 396 | 0 | 0% |