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Thornton, Colorado, in Adams county, is 8 miles N of Denver, Colorado. The city is conveniently located inside the Denver metropolitan area. There are an estimated 82,384 people in Thornton.
In Thornton, about 58% of adults are married. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Thornton. The kids here are young and many.
Males represent a higher percentage of the population in the city than in most places.
In 2000, Thornton had a median family income of $58,742. Thornton has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in the city living below the poverty line.
In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($7,070) in Thornton. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.
Approximately 78% of housing in Thornton is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years.
In Thornton, 91% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Thornton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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