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Thornton, CO

Founded 1956Weld CountyElev. 1,631 m
Population
142,878
Median home
$482,200
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
40
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Thornton

Thornton is home to roughly 142,878 residents. Thornton was founded in 1956 and sits in Weld County. The median age is 34.3 and the median household income is $100,985. Homes carry a median value of $482,200, and about 73% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (50.4%). Around 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 31 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
142,878
Median age
34.3
Median household income
$100,985
Per-capita income
$41,869
Poverty rate
7.3%
High-school grad or higher
87.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
32.2%
Unemployment
4.6%
Avg. commute
30.9 min
Work from home
13.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White50.4%
Hispanic or Latino37.4%
Black1.9%
Asian5.7%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts38.7%
Sales & office21.8%
Service15.9%
Production, transportation & material moving12.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance10.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$482,200
Median gross rent
$1,810/mo
Owner-occupied
73.1%
Median year built
1996
Households
49,579
Avg. household size
2.87

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Thornton has 40 public schools — 20 elementary, 5 middle, 8 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 14 schools
Reading35%
Math25%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Academy High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Mapleton Early Career PreparationHighGrades 9–12
Mapleton Expeditionary School of the ArtsHighGrades 8–12
New America School - ThorntonHighGrades 9–12charter
North Valley School for Young AdultsHighGrades 9–12
Pathways Future CenterHighGrades 6–12
Riverdale Ridge High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Thornton High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Century Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Rocky Top Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Rodger Quist Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Shadow Ridge Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Thornton Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Achieve AcademyElementaryGrades -1–8

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime25% below national
Thornton289
Colorado494
United States386
↓ 4% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime56% above national
Thornton3,036
Colorado2,981
United States1,952
↓ 1% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Thornton Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Thornton.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Adams County
HailVery High
LightningVery High
Winter weatherVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Thornton is in Adams County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Thornton was founded in 1956 and sits in Weld County. Elevation ~1,631 m.

Population trend
153K831142,87819602024
Map of Thornton
Thornton, CO
Where Thornton is
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Historic places

1 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Eastlake Farmers Co-Operative Elevator Company
Notable people from Thornton
Mike ManningNikki MarshallJosh BredlEdward CassoAbraham RodriguezJohn BalistreriAdrian MoraKyle SleethBilly Gonzales
People searches in Thornton
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Nearby cities
Northglenn (2 mi)Federal Heights (5 mi)Broomfield (6 mi)Westminster (7 mi)Commerce (8 mi)Brighton (8 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Thornton, CO (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Thornton, Colorado.

Luis Ernesto Rodriguez, 43
Thornton · Adams County · 80229
AKA Luis Palmer Rodriguez-Mari, Luis P Rodriguezmari
Paul Anthony Martinez, 65
Thornton · Adams County · 80229
AKA Paul Anthony Jr Martinez, Abel Mendoza
Matthew Edward Harris, 54
Thornton · Adams County · 80260
AKA Matthew E Harris
Matthew Joe Harrison, 32
Thornton · Adams County · 80241
AKA Matthew Joseph Harrison
Steve James Smith, 40
Thornton · Adams County · 80233
AKA Steven James Smith, Steve Smith
Brian Keith Moore, 61
Thornton · Adams County · 80229
AKA Brian Kieth Moore
Mark William Moor, 66
Thornton · Adams County · 80229
AKA Mark Williams Moore, Mark Moor
Mark E Garcia, 57
Thornton · Adams County · 80260
AKA Mark Edward Garcia, Mark Edward Jr Garcia
Mario Anthony Alvarado, 56
Thornton · Adams County · 80260
AKA Issac Anthony Alvarado, Montoya Garcia
Thomas Michael Moore, 57
Thornton · Adams County · 80233
AKA Tom Michael Moore, Thomas M Moore
Thomas Michael Moore, 57
Thornton · Adams County · 80233
AKA Thomas M Moore, Tommy Moore
John Roland Garcia, 39
Thornton · 80602
AKA John Garcia
Jose Manuel Garciaarroyo, 27
Thornton · Adams County · 80229
AKA Jose Manuel Garcia, Jose Manuel Garcia Arroyo
Dedrick Derone Yancy, 54
Thornton · Adams County · 80229
AKA William Smith, Dedrick D Yancy
David Elgan Walker, 64
Thornton · Adams County · 80229
Michael John Miller, 34
Thornton · Adams County · 80229
AKA Michael Miller, Michael John Miller Jr

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Thornton — frequently asked

What is the population of Thornton, Colorado?
Thornton has a population of about 142,878, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Thornton?
The median home value in Thornton is $482,200, and the median gross rent is $1,810/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Thornton safe? What is the crime rate?
Thornton Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 289 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Thornton face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Adams County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including hail, lightning, winter weather.
How many schools are in Thornton?
Thornton has 40 public schools (20 elementary, 5 middle, 8 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Thornton?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Thornton. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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