Thorntown is a town located in Boone County Indiana. Thorntown has a 2024 population of 1,411. Thorntown is currently declining at a rate of -0.35% annually and its population has decreased by -1.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,431 in 2020.
The average household income in Thorntown is $72,883 with a poverty rate of 13.94%. The median age in Thorntown is 46.1 years: 45 years for males, and 46.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Thorntown was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,072 | 95.8% |
| Two or more races | 28 | 2.5% |
| Asian | 15 | 1.34% |
| Other race | 4 | 0.36% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 473 | 2.37 | 70.2 | 29.8 |
| Married | 213 | 2.68 | 79.8 | 20.2 |
| Non Family | 165 | 1.22 | 59.4 | 40.6 |
| Female | 74 | 3.81 | 70.3 | 29.7 |
| Male | 21 | 3.1 | 57.1 | 42.9 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
70.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 44 | 5.79% |
| Associates Degree | 58 | 7.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 134 | 17.63% |
| Graduate Degree | 26 | 3.42% |
| High School Graduate | 292 | 38.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17 | 2.24% |
| Some College | 189 | 24.87% |
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 | 730 | 684 | 158 |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 2 | 2 |
| Hispanic | 11 | 9 | 0 |
| Asian | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Other Race | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 21.64%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,917 | $55,703 | $50,625 |
| Graduate Degree | $35,000 | $0 | $50,000 |
| High School Graduate | $37,054 | $48,594 | $32,222 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,524 | $55,500 | $43,068 |
| Some College | $45,833 | $61,607 | $39,830 |
$45,524
Average Earnings
$55,500
Average Male
$43,068
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.94% of Thorntown residents speak only English, while 3.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.31% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,067 | 136 | 12.75% |
| Multiple | 28 | 15 | 53.57% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 7 | 38.89% |
13.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.34%
Male Poverty Rate
13.6%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Thorntown is Multiple, with 53.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Thorntown is White, with 12.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.77%. Among those working part-time, it was 35.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.17%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 57.38% |
| High School | 15.07% |
| Some College | 8.5% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 9.77% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 7.91% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,833 | $80,281 |
| Households | $65,114 | $72,883 |
| Married Families | $86,563 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,750 | $53,493 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.5%
Male Marriage Rate
46.2%
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
99
Number of Veterans
96
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 35 |
| Second Gulf War | 17 |
| Korea | 16 |
| First Gulf War | 13 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 29 |
| 75+ | 29 |
| 18 to 34 | 17 |
| 35 to 54 | 14 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 99 | 12.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.12%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.2%
Labor Force Participation
64.5%
Employment Rate
1.2%
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
83.11%
Born in Thorntown
98.93%
Native Born
1.07%
Foreign Born
1.07%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.93% of Thorntown residents were born in the United States, with 83.11% having been born in Indiana. 1.07% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,386 | -5 | -0.36% |
| 2028 | 1,391 | -5 | -0.36% |
| 2027 | 1,396 | -5 | -0.36% |
| 2026 | 1,401 | -5 | -0.36% |
| 2025 | 1,406 | -5 | -0.35% |
| 2024 | 1,411 | -5 | -0.35% |
| 2023 | 1,416 | 1 | 0.07% |
| 2022 | 1,415 | -18 | -1.26% |
| 2021 | 1,433 | 2 | 0.14% |
| 2020 | 1,431 | -140 | -8.91% |
| 2019 | 1,571 | 21 | 1.35% |
| 2018 | 1,550 | 77 | 5.23% |
| 2017 | 1,473 | 17 | 1.17% |
| 2016 | 1,456 | -7 | -0.48% |
| 2015 | 1,463 | -4 | -0.27% |
| 2014 | 1,467 | -21 | -1.41% |
| 2013 | 1,488 | 1 | 0.07% |
| 2012 | 1,487 | -10 | -0.67% |
| 2011 | 1,497 | -26 | -1.71% |
| 2010 | 1,523 | 0 | 0% |