Thornton

Census-designated place in Shawano County, Wisconsin

Aerial view of Thornton, Wisconsin
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Thornton is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Shawano County, Wisconsin, with 63 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 853 ft (260 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Shawano, 5.6 miles E.

About Thornton

Thornton is a census-designated place in the town of Richmond, Shawano County, Wisconsin, United States. As of the 2020 census, Thornton had a population of 63.

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Median household income
$86,250
Median home value
$215,000
Median age
44.5
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Thornton, WI population

Thornton had 63 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census63
Density244 per sq mi (94 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Thornton at a glance

StateWisconsin (WI)
CountyShawano County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population63 (2020)
Land area0.26 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Elevation853 ft (260 m)
Coordinates44.7985° N, 88.6912° W
ZIP code54166
Census code (GEOID)5579600

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Thornton

What county is Thornton in?

Thornton is in Shawano County, Wisconsin.

What is the population of Thornton, WI?

63 people lived in Thornton at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Thornton, WI?

The ZIP code of Thornton is 54166.

What is the elevation of Thornton?

853 feet (260 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Thornton?

Shawano (5.6 mi), Gresham (5.8 mi), Keshena (7.0 mi), Pella (7.5 mi), Leopolis (7.9 mi).

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