751Population
$56,503Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
54.2Median Age
17.4%College Grads▼ 55% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4%
Female 50.6% ♀
Race & Ethnicity
White97.9%
Black0.5%
Other1.6%
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 54.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.40 |
| College Grads | 17.4% ▼ 55% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 32 (5.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 256 (45.9%) |
| Some College | 134 (24%) |
| Associates | 39 (7%) |
| Bachelors | 58 (10.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 39 (7%) |
Education
No HS5.7%
HS Grad45.9%
Some College24.0%
Associates7.0%
Bachelors10.4%
Graduate7.0%
Housing & Income
Housing Tenure
Owner89.8%
Renter10.2%
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $56,503 ▼ 26% below avg |
|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 439 |
| Vacant Units | 126 |
Income Distribution
Employment & Commute
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Housing Stock
Year Built
About Thornton, KY
Thornton is a city in Kentucky, located in Letcher County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 751 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.2 years.
Economically, Thornton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,503 is below the national average.
The population of Thornton is less-educated. 17.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.87%).
Thornton, KY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kentucky.
ZIP Codes in Thornton
| ZIP | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41855 | 751 | $56,503 | — | — | 0.0% | 17.4% | 89.8% |