Thornton is a village located in Cook County Illinois. Thornton has a 2024 population of 2,238. Thornton is currently declining at a rate of -1.54% annually and its population has decreased by -5.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,377 in 2020.
The average household income in Thornton is $74,889 with a poverty rate of 15.88%. The median age in Thornton is 44 years: 44.8 years for males, and 42.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Thornton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 850 | 45.31% |
| Black or African American | 692 | 36.89% |
| Other race | 258 | 13.75% |
| Two or more races | 62 | 3.3% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.75% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 790 | 2.36 | 81.3 | 18.7 |
| Non Family | 356 | 1.26 | 70.8 | 29.2 |
| Married | 306 | 3.16 | 89.5 | 10.5 |
| Female | 76 | 3.11 | 84.2 | 15.8 |
| Male | 52 | 4.1 | 100 | 0 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
81.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 75 | 5.43% |
| Associates Degree | 118 | 8.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 268 | 19.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 75 | 5.43% |
| High School Graduate | 515 | 37.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33 | 2.39% |
| Some College | 296 | 21.45% |
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 | 717 | 659 | 183 |
| Black | 485 | 463 | 123 |
| Hispanic | 156 | 128 | 24 |
| Other Race | 108 | 81 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 31 | 31 | 22 |
| Asian | 4 | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,671 | $39,625 | $47,063 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,544 | $86,000 | $60,515 |
| High School Graduate | $40,239 | $40,931 | $25,714 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,400 | $41,250 | $35,234 |
| Some College | $34,028 | $46,250 | $0 |
$39,400
Average Earnings
$41,250
Average Male
$35,234
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.85% of Thornton residents speak only English, while 18.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 692 | 203 | 29.34% |
| White | 815 | 82 | 10.06% |
| Other | 258 | 12 | 4.65% |
| Hispanic | 367 | 12 | 3.27% |
| Multiple | 62 | 1 | 1.61% |
15.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.96%
Male Poverty Rate
18.82%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Thornton is Black, with 29.34% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Thornton is Multiple, with 1.61% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.13%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.91%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.96%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.19% |
| High School | 20.97% |
| Some College | 13.77% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.66% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 40.63% |
| Female Employed | 12.55% |
| Male Unemployed | 11.9% |
| Male Employed | 3.16% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $88,145 | $93,104 |
| Households | $61,111 | $74,889 |
| Married Families | $90,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,667 | $48,410 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.6%
Male Marriage Rate
39.6%
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
59
Number of Veterans
59
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 27 |
| Second Gulf War | 22 |
| Vietnam | 15 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 27 |
| 75+ | 22 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52 | 6.65% |
| Black | 7 | 1.3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
23.73%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.12%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.4%
Labor Force Participation
59.7%
Employment Rate
7.3%
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
83.74%
Born in Thornton
96.11%
Native Born
3.89%
Foreign Born
2.51%
Non Citizen
1.39%
Naturalized
96.11% of Thornton residents were born in the United States, with 83.74% having been born in Illinois. 2.51% 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 | 2,065 | -34 | -1.62% |
| 2028 | 2,099 | -35 | -1.64% |
| 2027 | 2,134 | -35 | -1.61% |
| 2026 | 2,169 | -34 | -1.54% |
| 2025 | 2,203 | -35 | -1.56% |
| 2024 | 2,238 | -35 | -1.54% |
| 2023 | 2,273 | -19 | -0.83% |
| 2022 | 2,292 | -41 | -1.76% |
| 2021 | 2,333 | -44 | -1.85% |
| 2020 | 2,377 | -19 | -0.79% |
| 2019 | 2,396 | -20 | -0.83% |
| 2018 | 2,416 | -28 | -1.15% |
| 2017 | 2,444 | -23 | -0.93% |
| 2016 | 2,467 | -21 | -0.84% |
| 2015 | 2,488 | 89 | 3.71% |
| 2014 | 2,399 | -4 | -0.17% |
| 2013 | 2,403 | 2 | 0.08% |
| 2012 | 2,401 | 5 | 0.21% |
| 2011 | 2,396 | 8 | 0.34% |
| 2010 | 2,388 | 0 | 0% |