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Thornton, TX


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Thornton, Texas

Thornton, Texas, in Limestone county, is 35 miles E of Waco, Texas (center to center) and 96 miles S of Dallas, Texas. There are an estimated 525 people in the town.

The People and Families of Thornton

In Thornton, about 61% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Thornton had a median family income of $31,538. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Thornton.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($4,000) in Thornton. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Thornton Housing

Approximately 74% of housing in Thornton is owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Thornton is known in Texas for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the town.

Commuting

In Thornton, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyThornton Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Thornton Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Thornton, TX

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity106
Male Share of the Population88
Senior Citizens67
Age of the Population58
Children Under 5 Years Old42
Female Share of the Population33
Well-Paid Single Men22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size74
Portion of People Married75

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty35
Median Family Income23
People in Middle Class or Better22
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Walking and Biking to Work76
Public Transportation Use66
Short Commute Times44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Affordability of Rents99
Housing Recently Built52
People Living Alone35
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
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