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Thornton, WI
Census-designated place in Shawano County, Wisconsin.
Population
32
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
124
ZIP codes
0
Thornton and its ZIP codes
Local data for Thornton, WI
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Shawano County. PPP loans are for Thornton.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,118
12,341 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,304
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$291M
FY 2026, $7,120 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Thornton, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
405
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
41
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 6°F
33.1 inches of rain a year
Cities near Thornton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ShawanoCity | 5.7 mi | 6.7 |
| GreshamVillage | 5.7 mi | 1.1 |
| KeshenaCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 8.3 |
| LeopolisCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 0.4 |
| PellaCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 1.6 |
| EmbarrassVillage | 9.1 mi | 1.2 |
| Middle VillageCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 6.1 |
| Legend LakeCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 16.8 |
| TilledaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| CarolineCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| CecilVillage | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| ClintonvilleCity | 13 mi | 4.4 |
| BonduelVillage | 13 mi | 2.3 |
| MarionCity | 13 mi | 2.5 |
| NeopitCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 12.2 |
| BowlerVillage | 15 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Thornton, WI in?
- Thornton is in Shawano County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Thornton, WI?
- About 32 people live in Thornton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Thornton?
- Nearby places include Shawano (5.7 mi), Gresham (5.7 mi), Keshena (6.6 mi), Leopolis (7.9 mi), Pella (7.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023