Thorntown
Town in Boone County, Indiana

Thorntown is a town in Boone County, Indiana, with 1,432 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 856 ft (261 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Colfax, 5.4 miles NW.
- 1,432residents (2020 Census)
- 856 ftelevation · 261 m
- 0.7 sq miland area · 1.8 km²
- 2,027 / sq mipopulation density
- 46071ZIP code
About Thorntown
Thorntown is a town in Sugar Creek Township, Boone County, Indiana. The population was 1,432 at the time of the 2020 census. Thorntown is located in northwestern Boone County, about halfway between Lafayette and Indianapolis.
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Living in Thorntown
- Median household income
- $73,750
- Median home value
- $193,800
- Median rent
- $928/mo
- Median age
- 35
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Thorntown had 1,432 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,432 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,027 per sq mi (783 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Thorntown at a glance
| State | Indiana (IN) |
|---|---|
| County | Boone County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,432 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.71 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 856 ft (261 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.1289° N, 86.6122° W |
| ZIP code | 46071 |
| Official website | bccn.boone.in.us/thorntown |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1875626 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Thorntown
- Colfax5.4 mi NW
- Antioch8.8 mi NE
- Darlington8.8 mi W
- Ulen8.9 mi SE
- Advance9.2 mi S
- Clarks Hill10.1 mi NW
- Lebanon10.2 mi SE
- Frankfort11.1 mi N
- Elizaville12.4 mi E
- New Ross12.6 mi SW
- Mace12.8 mi SW
- Linnsburg13.3 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Thorntown
What county is Thorntown in?
Thorntown is in Boone County, Indiana.
What is the population of Thorntown, IN?
1,432 people lived in Thorntown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Thorntown, IN?
The ZIP code of Thorntown is 46071.
What is the elevation of Thorntown?
856 feet (261 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Thorntown?
Colfax (5.4 mi), Antioch (8.8 mi), Darlington (8.8 mi), Ulen (8.9 mi), Advance (9.2 mi).
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