Thornton
City in Calhoun County, Arkansas

Thornton is a city in Calhoun County, Arkansas, with 339 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 318 ft (97 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fordyce, 5.0 miles NE.
- 339residents (2020 Census)
- 318 ftelevation · 97 m
- 1.9 sq miland area · 5.0 km²
- 176 / sq mipopulation density
- 71766ZIP code
About Thornton
Thornton is a city in Calhoun County, Arkansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, Thornton had a population of 339. It is part of the Camden, Arkansas micropolitan area.
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Living in Thornton
- Median household income
- $54,643
- Median home value
- $66,900
- Median rent
- $619/mo
- Median age
- 45.4
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Thornton had 339 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 339 |
|---|---|
| Density | 176 per sq mi (68 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Thornton at a glance
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
|---|---|
| County | Calhoun County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 339 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.92 sq mi (5.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 318 ft (97 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.7749° N, 92.4877° W |
| ZIP code | 71766 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0569050 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Thornton
- Fordyce5.0 mi NE
- Bearden8.2 mi SW
- Ivan9.3 mi N
- Kingsland12.3 mi NE
- Tinsman12.7 mi SE
- New Edinburg14.3 mi E
- Princeton16.0 mi NW
- Hampton16.6 mi S
- Banks18.7 mi SE
- East Camden18.7 mi SW
- Harrell19.0 mi S
- Carthage20.9 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Thornton
What county is Thornton in?
Thornton is in Calhoun County, Arkansas.
What is the population of Thornton, AR?
339 people lived in Thornton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Thornton, AR?
The ZIP code of Thornton is 71766.
What is the elevation of Thornton?
318 feet (97 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Thornton?
Fordyce (5.0 mi), Bearden (8.2 mi), Ivan (9.3 mi), Kingsland (12.3 mi), Tinsman (12.7 mi).
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