Thornton, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Thornton, Illinois
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Location of Thornton in Cook County, Illinois.
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 Thornton, Illinois
Location in Greater Chicago
Thornton, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Thornton, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Illinois | |
| County | Cook | |
| Township | Thornton | |
| Founded | 1834 | |
| Incorporated | 1900 | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Council-Trustee | |
| • Body | Board of Trustees | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.40 sq mi (6.22 km2) | |
| • Land | 2.38 sq mi (6.15 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) | |
| Elevation | 620 ft (190 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,386 | |
| • Density | 1,004.63/sq mi (387.96/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP code |
60476
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| Area code | 708 | |
| FIPS code | 17-75185 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399975 | |
Thornton is a small village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It's located just south of Chicago. In 2020, about 2,386 people lived there. Thornton is famous for the Thornton Quarry, which is one of the biggest quarries in the world!
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Where is Thornton Located?
Thornton is found at 41°34′17″N 87°36′42″W / 41.57139°N 87.61167°W. It covers an area of about 2.40 square miles (6.22 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a small part being water.
How Many People Live in Thornton?
The number of people living in Thornton has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 1,033 | — | |
| 1870 | 301 | −70.9% | |
| 1910 | 1,030 | — | |
| 1920 | 767 | −25.5% | |
| 1930 | 1,012 | 31.9% | |
| 1940 | 1,101 | 8.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,217 | 10.5% | |
| 1960 | 2,895 | 137.9% | |
| 1970 | 3,714 | 28.3% | |
| 1980 | 3,024 | −18.6% | |
| 1990 | 2,778 | −8.1% | |
| 2000 | 2,582 | −7.1% | |
| 2010 | 2,338 | −9.5% | |
| 2020 | 2,386 | 2.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
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Who Lives in Thornton?
In 2020, there were 2,386 people living in Thornton. These people made up 960 households. A household is like a home where people live together.
- About 15.9% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 16.5% of the people were 65 years or older.
- The average age in Thornton was about 43.8 years.
The median income for a household was about $66,447 per year. This means half of the households earned more and half earned less. For families, the median income was about $85,375.
Getting Around Thornton
Pace provides bus services in Thornton. Route 353 connects the village to other places in the Southland area. This makes it easier for people to travel without a car.
See also
In Spanish: Thornton (Illinois) para niños
