Thornbury township is located in Chester County Pennsylvania. Thornbury township has a 2024 population of 3,148. Thornbury township is currently declining at a rate of -0.44% annually and its population has decreased by -0.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,177 in 2020.
The average household income in Thornbury township is $229,105 with a poverty rate of 4.24%. The median age in Thornbury township is 42.8 years: 43.5 years for males, and 39.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Thornbury township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,619 | 82.33% |
| Asian | 206 | 6.48% |
| Black or African American | 201 | 6.32% |
| Two or more races | 150 | 4.72% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.16% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,220 | 2.6 | 71.9 | 28.1 |
| Married | 769 | 3.08 | 88 | 12 |
| Non Family | 326 | 1.18 | 41.1 | 58.9 |
| Female | 68 | 3.51 | 69.1 | 30.9 |
| Male | 57 | 3.21 | 33.3 | 66.7 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.6
Average Household Size
71.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 9 | 0.39% |
| Associates Degree | 126 | 5.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 919 | 40.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 786 | 34.35% |
| High School Graduate | 194 | 8.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6 | 0.26% |
| Some College | 248 | 10.84% |
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 | 1,957 | 1,948 | 1,420 |
| Asian | 167 | 161 | 151 |
| Black | 125 | 125 | 100 |
| Hispanic | 29 | 29 | 24 |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Other Race | 5 | 5 | 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 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $100,565 | $120,750 | $45,982 |
| Graduate Degree | $118,214 | $149,250 | $78,287 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $170,282 | $51,563 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $100,321 | $132,250 | $62,500 |
| Some College | $82,083 | $93,750 | $61,071 |
$100,321
Average Earnings
$132,250
Average Male
$62,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.64% of Thornbury township residents speak only English, while 13.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 7.6% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 201 | 66 | 32.84% |
| White | 2,577 | 34 | 1.32% |
| Asian | 206 | 25 | 12.14% |
| Multiple | 150 | 10 | 6.67% |
4.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.96%
Male Poverty Rate
5.47%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Thornbury township is Black, with 32.84% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Thornbury township is White, with 1.32% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.12%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 3.48% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.87% |
| High School | 1.03% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 4.88% |
| Male Employed | 0.47% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $198,289 | $245,655 |
| Households | $179,674 | $229,105 |
| Married Families | $197,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $101,500 | $173,400 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
61.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
65.1%
Male Marriage Rate
58.2%
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
95
Number of Veterans
95
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 48 |
| Second Gulf War | 25 |
| First Gulf War | 19 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 32 |
| 75+ | 22 |
| 18 to 34 | 16 |
| 35 to 54 | 16 |
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 87 | 3.88% |
| Black | 8 | 6.4% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
12.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73.7%
Labor Force Participation
71.7%
Employment Rate
2.7%
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
54.92%
Born in Thornbury township
88.65%
Native Born
11.35%
Foreign Born
2.29%
Non Citizen
9.05%
Naturalized
88.65% of Thornbury township residents were born in the United States, with 54.92% having been born in Pennsylvania. 2.29% 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 | 3,078 | -14 | -0.45% |
| 2028 | 3,092 | -14 | -0.45% |
| 2027 | 3,106 | -14 | -0.45% |
| 2026 | 3,120 | -14 | -0.45% |
| 2025 | 3,134 | -14 | -0.44% |
| 2024 | 3,148 | -14 | -0.44% |
| 2023 | 3,162 | -14 | -0.44% |
| 2022 | 3,176 | 2 | 0.06% |
| 2021 | 3,174 | -3 | -0.09% |
| 2020 | 3,177 | 42 | 1.34% |
| 2019 | 3,135 | -3 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 3,138 | 6 | 0.19% |
| 2017 | 3,132 | -2 | -0.06% |
| 2016 | 3,134 | -9 | -0.29% |
| 2015 | 3,143 | -182 | -5.47% |
| 2014 | 3,325 | 37 | 1.13% |
| 2013 | 3,288 | -38 | -1.14% |
| 2012 | 3,326 | 33 | 1% |
| 2011 | 3,293 | 23 | 0.7% |
| 2010 | 3,270 | 0 | 0% |