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 $63,436 with a poverty rate of 29.48%. The median age in Thornton is 32.2 years: 28.4 years for males, and 33.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Thornton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 352 | 43.19% |
| Other race | 252 | 30.92% |
| Two or more races | 152 | 18.65% |
| Black or African American | 44 | 5.4% |
| Native American | 12 | 1.47% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.37% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 265 | 3.08 | 49.8 | 50.2 |
| Married | 137 | 3.44 | 71.5 | 28.5 |
| Female | 65 | 3.2 | 4.6 | 95.4 |
| Non Family | 42 | 0 | 52.4 | 47.6 |
| Male | 21 | 4.48 | 42.9 | 57.1 |
3.17
Average Family Size
3.08
Average Household Size
49.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 100 | 20.75% |
| Associates Degree | 19 | 3.94% |
| Bachelors Degree | 50 | 10.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 3 | 0.62% |
| High School Graduate | 123 | 25.52% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 68 | 14.11% |
| Some College | 119 | 24.69% |
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 | 264 | 150 | 23 |
| White | 187 | 133 | 20 |
| Other Race | 138 | 68 | 8 |
| 2+ Races | 96 | 52 | 4 |
| Black | 15 | 15 | 6 |
| Native American | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $56,818 | $56,818 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,864 | $31,786 | $13,421 |
| Overall | $34,205 | $55,795 | $14,821 |
| Some College | $0 | $59,444 | $15,707 |
$34,205
Average Earnings
$55,795
Average Male
$14,821
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
45.17% of Thornton residents speak only English, while 54.83% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 54.83% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 491 | 175 | 35.64% |
| Multiple | 152 | 78 | 51.32% |
| Other | 252 | 70 | 27.78% |
| Black | 44 | 44 | 100% |
| White | 252 | 36 | 14.29% |
29.48%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.75%
Male Poverty Rate
34.25%
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 14.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 14.85%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.69%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 39.02% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 32.08% |
| Some College | 30.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.76% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 34.71% |
| Female Unemployed | 22.22% |
| Male Employed | 10.84% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $47,750 | $63,270 |
| Households | $47,917 | $63,436 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $38,414 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.6%
Male Marriage Rate
47.5%
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
42
Number of Veterans
30
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 13 |
| Vietnam | 8 |
| Korea | 6 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 15 |
| 75+ | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38 | 13.19% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 3.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.14%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.8%
Labor Force Participation
51.4%
Employment Rate
11%
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
68.1%
Born in Thornton
76.56%
Native Born
23.44%
Foreign Born
15.09%
Non Citizen
8.34%
Naturalized
76.56% of Thornton residents were born in the United States, with 68.1% having been born in California. 15.09% 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% |