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Thorndale, TX
City in Milam County, Texas.
Population
1,113
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,156
ZIP codes
0
Thorndale and its ZIP codes
Thorndale at a glance
- Thorndale is about 10 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $64,013 a year, 18% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $183,900 (35% below Texas) and median rent is $950 a month.
Local data for Thorndale, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Thorndale, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,013
Poverty rate
9.9%
Median home value
$183,900
Median rent
$950/mo
Homeownership
60.2%
Bachelor's or higher
24.8%
Median age
38.9
Average commute
22.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (269), German Americans (214), Irish Americans (50).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Milam County. PPP loans are for Thorndale.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,110
6,149 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,877
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$176M
FY 2026, $7,118 per person
How people get to work
Thorndale, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.5%
- Carpooled2.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home5.2%
Average one-way commute: 22.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Thorndale, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
414
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
46
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 37°F
35.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Thorndale, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.2%
U.S. 33.3% +1.9 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
13.3%
U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.3%
U.S. 11.1% +3.2 pts
Cities near Thorndale
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ThrallCity | 5.7 mi | 0.5 |
| PraeselCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.2 |
| RockdaleCity | 12 mi | 4.3 |
| TaylorCity | 13 mi | 22.6 |
| CouplandCity | 15 mi | 1.9 |
| GrangerCity | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| LexingtonTown | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| BartlettCity | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| BuckholtsTown | 19 mi | 1.4 |
| ElginCity | 21 mi | 7.2 |
| HuttoCity | 21 mi | 14.8 |
| MilanoCity | 22 mi | 1.8 |
| RogersTown | 22 mi | 1 |
| HollandTown | 22 mi | 1.6 |
| CameronCity | 22 mi | 5.2 |
| McDadeCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 4.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Thorndale, TX in?
- Thorndale is in Milam County, Texas.
- What is the population of Thorndale, TX?
- About 1,113 people live in Thorndale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Thorndale?
- Nearby places include Thrall (5.7 mi), Praesel (11 mi), Rockdale (12 mi), Taylor (13 mi), Coupland (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023