Thornton, CO Demographics
A map of Thornton's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 72,316 | 51.0% |
Hispanic | 51,392 | 36.2% |
Asian | 8,250 | 5.8% |
Multiracial | 5,713 | 4.0% |
Black | 2,660 | 1.9% |
Native American/Other | 1,536 | 1.1% |
Thornton, Colorado had a population of 141,867 in 2020. It was 51.0% White, 1.9% Black, 5.8% Asian, 36.2% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 4.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Thornton, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 482 places in Colorado, Thornton is the 6th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Thornton's White Population
72,316 residents of Thornton identify as White, or 51.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Thornton less than the White share of the population of Colorado (65.1% White). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Thornton is ranked #414 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Thornton is more White than neighboring Welby (32.7% White), Derby (23.4% White), and Federal Heights (30.1% White). Thornton is less White than neighboring Northglenn (52.1% White), and Todd Creek (75.3% White).
Thornton's Black Population
2,660 residents of Thornton identify as Black, or 1.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Thornton roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Colorado (3.8% Black). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Thornton is ranked #45 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Thornton is more Black than neighboring Derby (1% Black), Federal Heights (1.2% Black), and Todd Creek (0.7% Black). Thornton is less Black than neighboring Northglenn (2% Black).
Thornton's Asian Population
8,250 residents of Thornton identify as Asian, or 5.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Thornton roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Colorado (3.4% Asian). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Thornton is ranked #23 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Thornton is more Asian than neighboring Northglenn (3.8% Asian), Welby (1.9% Asian), Derby (0.4% Asian), Federal Heights (3.6% Asian), and Todd Creek (2.9% Asian).
Thornton's Hispanic Population
51,392 residents of Thornton identify as Hispanic, or 36.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Thornton larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Colorado (21.9% Hispanic). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Thornton is ranked #76 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Thornton is more Hispanic than neighboring Todd Creek (15.5% Hispanic). Thornton is less Hispanic than neighboring Northglenn (36.8% Hispanic), Welby (59.4% Hispanic), Derby (72% Hispanic), and Federal Heights (61.7% Hispanic).
Thornton's Native American/Other Population
1,536 residents of Thornton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Thornton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Colorado (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Thornton is ranked #194 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Thornton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Todd Creek (0.8% Native American/Other). Thornton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Northglenn (1.3% Native American/Other), and Welby (1.3% Native American/Other).
Thornton's Multiracial Population
5,713 residents of Thornton identify as Multiracial, or 4.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Thornton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Colorado (4.5% Multiracial). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Thornton is ranked #251 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Thornton is more Multiracial than neighboring Welby (2.7% Multiracial), Derby (2% Multiracial), and Federal Heights (2.3% Multiracial). Thornton is less Multiracial than neighboring Northglenn (4.1% Multiracial), and Todd Creek (4.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.