Thornton, California
Quick Statistics
Thornton is a community in San Joaquin County, California, home to about 817 people spread across 2.1 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $22,798 a year, and a typical home is worth about $435,400. About 18.8% of adults hold a college degree, and 92.8% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 28 percent over the past decade.
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Among the California towns GeoStat tracks, Thornton ranks number 1,117 of 1,570 in population, number 924 in median household income, number 869 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Thornton typically top out near 95°F in July, while January nights average about 39°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Walnut Grove, CA | 6.1 mi. | 926 |
| 2. | Galt, CA | 7.4 mi. | 25,962 |
| 3. | Woodbridge, CA | 7.5 mi. | 4,144 |
| 4. | Terminous, CA | 8.6 mi. | 365 |
| 5. | Collierville, CA | 8.8 mi. | 2,546 |
| 6. | Acampo, CA | 8.8 mi. | 234 |
| 7. | Franklin, CA | 9.7 mi. | 233 |
| 8. | Courtland, CA | 10.1 mi. | 496 |
What is the population of Thornton, California?
Thornton has a population of about 817 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Thornton, California in?
Thornton is located in San Joaquin County, California.
What is the median home value in Thornton, California?
The median home value in Thornton is about $435,400, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Thornton, California?
The median personal income in Thornton is about $22,798 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Thornton, California?
Since 1950, 19 tornadoes have been recorded in San Joaquin County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Thornton, California?
Typical July highs run about 95 degrees and January lows about 39 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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