Thornton
Town in Limestone County, Texas
Thornton is a town in Limestone County, Texas, with 421 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 492 ft (150 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kosse, 7.8 miles SW.
- 421residents (2020 Census)
- 492 ftelevation · 150 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.5 km²
- 428 / sq mipopulation density
- 76687ZIP code
About Thornton
Thornton is a town in Limestone County, Texas, United States. The population was 421 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Thornton
- Median household income
- $53,750
- Median home value
- $84,000
- Median rent
- $897/mo
- Median age
- 36.5
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Thornton had 421 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 421 |
|---|---|
| Density | 428 per sq mi (165 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Thornton at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Limestone County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 421 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.98 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 492 ft (150 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.4100° N, 96.5736° W |
| ZIP code | 76687 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4872788 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Thornton
- Kosse7.8 mi SW
- Groesbeck8.4 mi N
- Mart17.7 mi NW
- Bremond17.9 mi S
- Mexia19.4 mi N
- Marlin20.1 mi W
- Marquez22.2 mi SE
- Riesel22.3 mi W
- Teague23.0 mi NE
- Tehuacana23.1 mi N
- Hallsburg23.6 mi W
- Coolidge24.0 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Thornton
What county is Thornton in?
Thornton is in Limestone County, Texas.
What is the population of Thornton, TX?
421 people lived in Thornton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Thornton, TX?
The ZIP code of Thornton is 76687.
What is the elevation of Thornton?
492 feet (150 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Thornton?
Kosse (7.8 mi), Groesbeck (8.4 mi), Mart (17.7 mi), Bremond (17.9 mi), Mexia (19.4 mi).
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