Thornton
Census-designated place in San Joaquin County, California
Thornton is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in San Joaquin County, California, with 1,004 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 13 ft (4 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Walnut Grove, 6.2 miles W.
- 1,004residents (2020 Census)
- 13 ftelevation · 4 m
- 2.1 sq miland area · 5.5 km²
- 471 / sq mipopulation density
- 95242ZIP code
About Thornton
Thornton is a census-designated place (CDP) in San Joaquin County, California, United States. Thornton is located along Interstate 5 7 miles (11 km) west-southwest of Galt. Thornton has a post office with ZIP code 95686. As of the 2020 census, Thornton had a population of 1,004.
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- Median household income
- $73,333
- Median home value
- $435,400
- Median rent
- $865/mo
- Median age
- 36
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Thornton had 1,004 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,004 |
|---|---|
| Density | 471 per sq mi (182 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Thornton at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | San Joaquin County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,004 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.13 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km²) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.2297° N, 121.4261° W |
| ZIP code | 95242 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0678568 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Thornton
- Walnut Grove6.2 mi W
- Galt7.4 mi E
- Woodbridge7.5 mi SE
- Terminous8.6 mi SW
- Collierville8.8 mi E
- Acampo8.8 mi SE
- Franklin9.7 mi N
- Courtland10.1 mi NW
- Lodi10.5 mi SE
- Hood10.8 mi NW
- Isleton10.8 mi SW
- Herald11.2 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Thornton
What county is Thornton in?
Thornton is in San Joaquin County, California.
What is the population of Thornton, CA?
1,004 people lived in Thornton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Thornton, CA?
The ZIP code of Thornton is 95242.
What is the elevation of Thornton?
13 feet (4 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Thornton?
Walnut Grove (6.2 mi), Galt (7.4 mi), Woodbridge (7.5 mi), Terminous (8.6 mi), Collierville (8.8 mi).
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