Thornton
City in Adams County, Colorado
Thornton is a city in Adams County, Colorado, with 141,867 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,351 ft (1,631 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Northglenn, 2.2 miles W.
- 141,867residents (2020 Census)
- 5,351 ftelevation · 1,631 m
- 36.7 sq miland area · 95.0 km²
- 3,868 / sq mipopulation density
- 80241main ZIP code (5 in total)
About Thornton
Thornton is a home rule city in Adams and Weld counties, Colorado, United States. The city population was 141,867 at the 2020 census, an increase of 19.44% since the 2010 United States census, all of which resided in Adams County. Thornton is the sixth-most populous city in Colorado and the 191st-most populous city in the U.S. It is 10 miles (16 km) north of the Colorado State Capitol in Denver and is a part of both the Denver–Aurora–Greeley combined statistical area and the Front Range Urban Corridor.
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Living in Thornton
- Median household income
- $103,088
- Median home value
- $517,500
- Median rent
- $1,895/mo
- Median age
- 34.7
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Thornton had 141,867 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 141,867 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,868 per sq mi (1,493 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Thornton at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | Adams County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 141,867 (2020) |
| Land area | 36.68 sq mi (95.0 km²) |
| Water area | 2.02 sq mi (5.22 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,351 ft (1,631 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.9204° N, 104.9414° W |
| ZIP codes | 80241, 80233, 80234, 80602, 80640 |
| Official website | cityofthornton.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0877290 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Thornton
- Northglenn2.2 mi W
- Federal Heights5.5 mi SW
- Todd Creek5.6 mi NE
- Derby5.7 mi S
- Welby5.7 mi S
- Broomfield6.2 mi W
- Sherrelwood6.5 mi SW
- Shaw Heights6.8 mi SW
- Westminster6.9 mi SW
- Twin Lakes7.5 mi SW
- North Washington8.1 mi S
- Commerce City8.2 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Thornton
What county is Thornton in?
Thornton is in Adams County, Colorado.
What is the population of Thornton, CO?
141,867 people lived in Thornton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Thornton, CO?
The main ZIP code is 80241. Other ZIP codes: 80233, 80234, 80602, 80640.
What is the elevation of Thornton?
5,351 feet (1,631 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Thornton?
Northglenn (2.2 mi), Federal Heights (5.5 mi), Todd Creek (5.6 mi), Derby (5.7 mi), Welby (5.7 mi).
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