Thornton, IL Profile
Thornton, IL, population 2,375, is located
in Illinois's Cook county,
about 13.7 miles from Gary and 19.6 miles from Chicago.
Through the 90's Thornton's population has declined by about 7%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Thornton has declined by about 5%. Since 2005 Thornton's population has declined by about 3%.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 47% |
| Females | 53% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 97% |
| African American | 1% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 2% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 9.00% | | Over 60: | 9.99% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 2,582 | N/A |
| 2001 | 2,562 | -0.77% |
| 2002 | 2,534 | -1.09% |
| 2003 | 2,500 | -1.34% |
| 2004 | 2,466 | -1.36% |
| 2005 | 2,436 | -1.22% |
| 2006 | 2,398 | -1.56% |
| 2007 | 2,375 | -0.96% |
| 2008 | 2,367 | -0.34% |
| 2009 | 2,375 | 0.34% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $46,778 |
Location
| Elevation | 603 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 2.4 Square Miles |
