Thornton
Census-designated place in Shawano County, Wisconsin

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.
- 63residents (2020 Census)
- 853 ftelevation · 260 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.7 km²
- 244 / sq mipopulation density
- 54166ZIP code
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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Living in Thornton
- Median household income
- $86,250
- Median home value
- $215,000
- Median age
- 44.5
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Thornton had 63 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 63 |
|---|---|
| Density | 244 per sq mi (94 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Thornton at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Shawano County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 63 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.26 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 853 ft (260 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.7985° N, 88.6912° W |
| ZIP code | 54166 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5579600 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Thornton
- Shawano5.6 mi E
- Gresham5.8 mi NW
- Keshena7.0 mi NE
- Pella7.5 mi SW
- Leopolis7.9 mi W
- Embarrass8.9 mi S
- Middle Village8.9 mi N
- Legend Lake9.9 mi NE
- Tilleda10.9 mi W
- Caroline11.4 mi SW
- Cecil11.9 mi E
- Bonduel12.5 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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