Thornton, CA Demographics

A map of Thornton's Population by Race

Thornton, California has an estimated population of 817, a large decrease from the 1,004 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 59.4% Hispanic, 32.6% White, 3.9% Multiracial, 2.3% Black, 1.5% Native American/Other, and 0.4% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Thornton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Thornton has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Thornton, that probability was 51.8% in 2020 and 53.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Thornton is ranked the 1117th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. 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 was ranked the 1077th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Thornton's White Population

266 residents of Thornton, or 32.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Thornton is comparable to the share in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Thornton ranks 1270th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Thornton's White population has grown by an estimated 15.2%. White residents' share of Thornton's population has increased from 23.0% to 32.6%.

Thornton is more White than neighboring Franklin CDP (Sacramento County) (10.7% White). Thornton is less White than neighboring Walnut Grove (42.8% White), Woodbridge (73.1% White), Galt (44.7% White), and Terminous (94% White).

Thornton's Black Population

19 residents of Thornton, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Thornton is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Thornton ranks 260th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Thornton's Black population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Black residents' share of Thornton's population has decreased from 3.8% to 2.3%.

Thornton is more Black than neighboring Walnut Grove (0% Black), Woodbridge (0% Black), Galt (1.7% Black), Terminous (0% Black), and Franklin CDP (Sacramento County) (0% Black).

Thornton's Asian Population

3 residents of Thornton, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Thornton is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Thornton ranks 476th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Thornton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 94.0%. Asian residents' share of Thornton's population has decreased from 5.0% to 0.4%.

Thornton is more Asian than neighboring Terminous (0% Asian), and Franklin CDP (Sacramento County) (0% Asian). Thornton is less Asian than neighboring Walnut Grove (12.3% Asian), Woodbridge (2.3% Asian), and Galt (4.5% Asian).

Thornton's Hispanic Population

485 residents of Thornton, or 59.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Thornton is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Thornton ranks 276th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Thornton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 25.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Thornton's population has decreased from 65.1% to 59.4%.

Thornton is more Hispanic than neighboring Walnut Grove (44.9% Hispanic), Woodbridge (21.4% Hispanic), Galt (45.6% Hispanic), and Terminous (4.1% Hispanic). Thornton is less Hispanic than neighboring Franklin CDP (Sacramento County) (89.3% Hispanic).

Thornton's Native American/Other Population

12 residents of Thornton, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Thornton is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Thornton ranks 1301st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Thornton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 71.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Thornton's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.5%.

Thornton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Walnut Grove (0% Native American/Other), Woodbridge (0% Native American/Other), Galt (0.5% Native American/Other), Terminous (0% Native American/Other), and Franklin CDP (Sacramento County) (0% Native American/Other).

Thornton's Multiracial Population

32 residents of Thornton, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Thornton is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Thornton ranks 1262nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Thornton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 33.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Thornton's population has increased from 2.4% to 3.9%.

Thornton is more Multiracial than neighboring Walnut Grove (0% Multiracial), Woodbridge (3.2% Multiracial), Galt (3% Multiracial), Terminous (1.9% Multiracial), and Franklin CDP (Sacramento County) (0% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.