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Thornton, IL


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Thornton, Illinois

Thornton, Illinois, in Cook county, is 5 miles W of Hammond, Indiana (center to center) and 20 miles S of Chicago, Illinois. There are an estimated 2,582 people in the village.

The People and Families of Thornton

In Thornton, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Thornton had a median family income of $55,104. You won't find a lot of people in Thornton living below the poverty line.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,000) in Thornton. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Thornton Housing

Approximately 85% of housing in Thornton is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Thornton, 90% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in the village is to try the public transportation system.

High Points

Thornton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyThornton Public Transportation Use
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Thornton Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Thornton People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Thornton Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Thornton Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Thornton, IL

Comparing Thornton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women98
Well-Paid Single Men97
Age of the Population89
Female Share of the Population88
Racial Diversity77
Senior Citizens67
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Male Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married86
Average Household Size76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty109
People in Middle Class or Better108
Median Family Income97
College Educated Adults55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Walking and Biking to Work65
Short Commute Times35
Working at Home21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
People Living Alone45
Housing Recently Built45
Seasonal and Vacation Housing24
Affordability of Rents24
Affordability of Property Taxes23
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