Thornton, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Thornton, Texas
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Masonic building in Thornton, Texas
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Location of Thornton, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Limestone |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.99 sq mi (2.55 km2) |
| • Land | 0.98 sq mi (2.54 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 492 ft (150 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 421 |
| • Density | 425.3/sq mi (165.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76687
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| Area code(s) | 254 |
| FIPS code | 48-72788 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1369866 |
Thornton is a small town located in Limestone County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 421 people lived there.
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Where is Thornton?
Thornton is found in Texas. Its exact location is 31°24′36″N 96°34′25″W / 31.41000°N 96.57361°W.
The town covers about 1 square mile (2.55 square kilometers) of land. Only a tiny part of this area is water.
What is the Climate Like?
Thornton has a climate with hot and humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, you might see it labeled as "Cfa."
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 182 | — | |
| 1890 | 466 | 156.0% | |
| 1910 | 678 | — | |
| 1920 | 733 | 8.1% | |
| 1930 | 739 | 0.8% | |
| 1940 | 745 | 0.8% | |
| 1950 | 623 | −16.4% | |
| 1960 | 504 | −19.1% | |
| 1970 | 433 | −14.1% | |
| 1980 | 498 | 15.0% | |
| 1990 | 540 | 8.4% | |
| 2000 | 525 | −2.8% | |
| 2010 | 526 | 0.2% | |
| 2020 | 421 | −20.0% | |
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In the year 2000, 525 people lived in Thornton. These people lived in 206 homes. About 147 of these were families.
- Most people (88%) were White.
- About 6.5% were African American.
- A small number were Native American or Asian.
- About 8% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Who Lives in Thornton?
In 2000, about 32% of homes had children under 18 living there. More than half of the homes (55.8%) were married couples. About 24% of homes had just one person living in them.
The average age of people in Thornton was 37 years old.
- About 28% of the population was under 18.
- About 15.6% of the population was 65 or older.
Education
Students in Thornton attend schools that are part of the Groesbeck Independent School District.
See also
In Spanish: Thornton (Texas) para niños
