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Thornton, CA

Census-designated place in San Joaquin County, California.

Population

817

Land area

2.1sq mi

People per sq mi

383

ZIP codes

0

Thornton and its ZIP codes

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Thornton at a glance

  • Thornton is 52% denser than California as a whole.
  • The median household income is $73,333, 26% below the California median of $99,122.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $435,400 (41% below California) and median rent is $865 a month.

Local data for Thornton, CA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Thornton, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$73,333

Poverty rate

20.9%

Median home value

$435,400

Median rent

$865/mo

Homeownership

60.4%

Bachelor's or higher

12.1%

Median age

36.0

Average commute

32.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (461), Irish Americans (77), Italian Americans (50).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Joaquin County. PPP loans are for Thornton.

Details

Unemployment rate

6.5%

Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$63,964

290,380 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$63,017

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$4B

FY 2026, $5,091 per person

San Joaquin County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Thornton, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone73.2%
  • Carpooled18.5%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.9%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home7.4%

Average one-way commute: 32.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Thornton, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

105

Countywide, mostly flood

Flood insurance policies

3,840

1.8% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

92° / 40°F

18.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Thornton, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.4%

U.S. 33.3% +2.1 pts

Diabetes

14.9%

U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts

Smoking

15.2%

U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

19.5%

U.S. 11.1% +8.4 pts

Cities near Thornton

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Walnut GroveCensus-designated place6 mi10.2
GaltCity7.2 mi7.8
WoodbridgeCensus-designated place7.2 mi3
ColliervilleCensus-designated place8.5 mi6.6
TerminousCensus-designated place8.6 mi1
AcampoCensus-designated place8.6 mi0.9
FranklinCensus-designated place10 mi2.1
CourtlandCensus-designated place10 mi1.8
LodiCity10 mi13.7
HoodCensus-designated place11 mi0.3
HeraldCensus-designated place11 mi7.9
IsletonCity11 mi0.4
Elk GroveCity12 mi42.6
VictorCensus-designated place14 mi1.3
ClarksburgCensus-designated place15 mi2
DogtownCensus-designated place15 mi13

Frequently asked questions

What county is Thornton, CA in?
Thornton is in San Joaquin County, California.
What is the population of Thornton, CA?
About 817 people live in Thornton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Thornton?
Nearby places include Walnut Grove (6 mi), Galt (7.2 mi), Woodbridge (7.2 mi), Collierville (8.5 mi), Terminous (8.6 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023