Thornton, IL Profile
Thornton, IL, population 2,458, 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 this decade the population of Thornton has declined by about 5%.
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 | 40.30 |
| Males | 39.50 |
| Females | 41.10 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 12.00% | | Under 20: | 13.00% |
| 20 to 40 | 12.00% | | 20 to 40: | 12.00% |
| 40 to 60 | 14.00% | | 40 to 60: | 14.00% |
| Over 60 | 9.00% | | Over 60: | 13.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 2,582 | N/A |
| 2001 | 2,563 | -0.74% |
| 2002 | 2,539 | -0.94% |
| 2003 | 2,512 | -1.06% |
| 2004 | 2,482 | -1.19% |
| 2005 | 2,458 | -0.97% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $46,778 |
Location
| Elevation | 603 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 2.4 Square Miles |
