Demographics & People — Thornton, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 534 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~500 |
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| Median Age | 34.5 |
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| Total Households | 235 |
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| Family Households | 173 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.27 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1428 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 503 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 2 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 40 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 212 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 106 |
| Other groups | 85 |
| Irish | 35 |
| Czech | 31 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| Norwegian | 26 |
| English | 22 |
| Swedish | 20 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 14 |
Language
| English Only | 480 |
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| Spanish | 5 |
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| Population 5+ | 487 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 28 |
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| Population 18+ | 372 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 8.6% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Thornton, Iowa.
