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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.
In Thornton, about 61% of adults are married.
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.
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.
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.
In Thornton, 90% of commuters drive to work.
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