Thornton PUMA, CO

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2023 Population

178,695

0.0235% 1-year decline

US Senator

Michael Bennet

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Hickenlooper

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

35.4

0.855% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

10.1%

9.84% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$83,974

4.41% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$454,500

7.29% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

90,735

33.6% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Thornton PUMA, CO had a population of 179k people with a median age of 35.4 and a median household income of $83,974. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Thornton PUMA, CO declined from 178,737 to 178,695, a −0.0235% decrease and its median household income grew from $80,425 to $83,974, a 4.41% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Thornton PUMA, CO are White (Non-Hispanic) (49.4%), Two+ (Hispanic) (16.5%), White (Hispanic) (14%), Other (Hispanic) (8.88%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.22%).

28.3% of the households in Thornton PUMA, CO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

91.1% of the residents in Thornton PUMA, CO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Thornton PUMA, CO are Front Range Community College (5,675 degrees awarded in 2022) and Pima Medical Institute-Denver (440 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Thornton PUMA, CO was $454,500, and the homeownership rate was 62.6%.

Most people in Thornton PUMA, CO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Thornton PUMA, CO was 2 cars per household.

Thornton PUMA, CO borders Broomfield PUMA, CO, Wheat Ridge PUMA, CO, Commerce City PUMA, CO, and Downtown Denver PUMA, CO.

United States Colorado

Population & Diversity

Thornton PUMA, CO is home to a population of 179k people, from which 91.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 14.3% of Thornton PUMA, CO residents were born outside of the country (25.6k people).

In 2023, there were 3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (88.3k people) in Thornton PUMA, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 29.4k Two+ (Hispanic) and 25k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Thornton PUMA, CO are Spanish (38,512 households), Vietnamese (1,861 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (905 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

83,776

Women

48.9%

87,651

Men

51.1%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 171,427 inhabitants, with 51.1% men, and 48.9% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

91.1%

2023 Citizenship

91.6%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 91.1% of Thornton PUMA, CO residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Thornton PUMA, CO was 91.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Thornton PUMA, CO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Thornton PUMA, CO

White (Non-Hispanic)
88.3k ± 2.43k
Two+ (Hispanic)
29.4k ± 3.04k
White (Hispanic)
25k ± 2.1k

40.5%

Hispanic Population

72.3k people

40.5% of the people in Thornton PUMA, CO are hispanic (72.3k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Thornton PUMA, CO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
10,661 ± 2,455 people
Vietnam
1,084 ± 806 people
Canada
593 ± 597 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Thornton PUMA, CO was Mexico, the natal country of 10,661 Thornton PUMA, CO residents, followed by Vietnam with 1,084 and Canada with 593.

Foreign-Born Population

14.3%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

25.6k people

14.1%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

25.3k people

As of 2023, 14.3% of Thornton PUMA, CO residents (25.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Thornton PUMA, CO was 14.1%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Thornton PUMA, CO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
38,512 households (22.9%)
Vietnamese
1,861 households (1.11%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
905 households (0.538%)

28.3% of the households in Thornton PUMA, CO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 22%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Thornton PUMA, CO was Spanish. 22.9% of the households in Thornton PUMA, CO reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,404 ± 359
Gulf War (2001-)
1,875 ± 379
Gulf War (1990s)
1,202 ± 330

Thornton PUMA, CO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.28 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Thornton PUMA, CO employs 90.7k people. The largest industries in Thornton PUMA, CO are Construction (8,890 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,952 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,259 people), and the highest paying industries are Not specified retail trade ($260,477), Internet publishing, broadcasting & web search portals ($213,070), and Seafood & other miscellaneous foods, n.e.c. ($114,485).

Males in Thornton PUMA, CO have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $60,567. The income inequality in Thornton PUMA, CO (measured using the Gini index) is 0.418, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

31,345

Women

45.7%

37,180

Men

54.3%

The workforce of Thornton PUMA, CO in 2020 was 68,525 people, with 45.7% woman, and 54.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Thornton PUMA, CO.

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Occupations

90.7k

2022 Value

33.6%

1 Year growth

± 33.6%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Thornton PUMA, CO grew at a rate of 33.6%, from 67.9k employees to 90.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Thornton PUMA, CO, are Other managers (2,661 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,553 people), and Customer service representatives (2,218 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Thornton PUMA, CO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Colorado (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

90.7k

2022 Value

33.6%

1 Year growth

± 33.6%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Thornton PUMA, CO grew at a rate of 33.6%, from 67.9k employees to 90.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Thornton PUMA, CO, are Construction (8,890 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,952 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,259 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Thornton PUMA, CO, though some of these residents may live in Thornton PUMA, CO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$55,549

Median earning men ± $2,122

$44,257

Median earning women ± $1,582

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($86,654), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($81,602), and Public Administration ($80,795).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($111,512), Public Administration ($68,463), and Information ($64,750).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

1.73%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.87M people employed in Colorado. This represents a 1.73% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Colorado.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Colorado went to Kamala Harris with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing the state of Colorado. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Colorado is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Thornton PUMA, CO. Showing the available data for Colorado.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (54.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (43.1%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.12%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Colorado went to Kamala Harris with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Colorado for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Colorado

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Michael Bennet

Senator from Colorado

Assumed office on January 21, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Ken Salazar, who had become Secretary of the Interior.

John Hickenlooper

Senator from Colorado

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing Colorado.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Colorado over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Colorado

Colorado is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Colorado have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Thornton PUMA, CO awarded 6,131 degrees. The student population of Thornton PUMA, CO in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 8,735 male students and 11,516 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Thornton PUMA, CO are White (3,690 and 61.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (1,570 and 26%), Two or More Races (239 and 3.96%), and Asian (205 and 3.4%).

The largest universities in Thornton PUMA, CO by number of degrees awarded are Front Range Community College (5,675 and 92.6%) and Pima Medical Institute-Denver (440 and 7.18%).

The most popular majors in Thornton PUMA, CO are General Business Administration & Management (855 and 13.9%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (819 and 13.4%), and Welding Technology (416 and 6.79%).

The median tuition cost in Thornton PUMA, CO for a public four year colleges is $3,754 for in-state students and $15,404 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 20,251 students enrolled in Thornton PUMA, CO, 43.1% men and 56.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 11,799 records, of which 54.8% were women and 45.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
819 degrees awarded
Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
285 degrees awarded
General Studies
247 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Thornton PUMA, CO was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 819 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Thornton PUMA, CO according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Front Range Community College
5,675 degrees awarded
Pima Medical Institute-Denver
440 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Front Range Community College with 5,675 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 2,689 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Thornton PUMA, CO, which is 0.781 times less than the 3,442 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,690 degrees mean that there were 2.35 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,570 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($14,392) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($640) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,460) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 1.7% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.83% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Thornton PUMA, CO in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (37.8k), Some college (26.9k), and Bachelors Degree (26.7k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Thornton PUMA, CO was $454,500 in 2023, which is 1.5 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $423,600 to $454,500, a 7.29% increase. The homeownership rate in Thornton PUMA, CO is 62.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Thornton PUMA, CO have an average commute time of 27.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Thornton PUMA, CO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Thornton PUMA, CO is $83,974. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Thornton PUMA, CO was Castle Rock PUMA, CO with a value of $153,765, followed by Parker PUMA, CO and Highlands Ranch PUMA, CO, with respective values of $140,333 and $138,423.

Housing

Property

$454,500

Median Property Value 2023

±$5,683

$43,270

Median Property Taxes

±$1,447

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Thornton PUMA, CO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Thornton PUMA, CO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

62.6%

Homeownership

2023

64.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 62.6% of the housing units in Thornton PUMA, CO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 62.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Thornton PUMA, CO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Thornton PUMA, CO was Castle Rock PUMA, CO with a value of $153,765, followed by Parker PUMA, CO and Highlands Ranch PUMA, CO, with respective values of $140,333 and $138,423.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Thornton PUMA, CO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$83,974

Median Household Income

± $1,937

69.1k

Number of Households

± 2,177

In 2023, the median household income of the 69.1k households in Thornton PUMA, CO grew to $83,974 from the previous year's value of $80,425.

The following chart displays the households in Thornton PUMA, CO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.418

2022 Wage GINI in Thornton PUMA, CO

0.424

2021 Wage GINI in Thornton PUMA, CO

In 2022, the income inequality in Thornton PUMA, CO was 0.418 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.49% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Thornton PUMA, CO was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Thornton PUMA, CO in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Thornton PUMA, CO across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (69.7%)
Worked At Home (15.2%)
Carpooled (10.3%)

In 2023, 69.7% of workers in Thornton PUMA, CO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15.2%) and those who carpooled to work (10.3%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

27.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Thornton PUMA, CO have a longer commute time (27.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2% of the workforce in Thornton PUMA, CO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Thornton PUMA, CO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Thornton PUMA, CO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Thornton PUMA, CO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Thornton PUMA, CO (18k out of 178k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males < 5 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Thornton PUMA, CO is Hispanic, followed by White and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

89.3% of the population of Thornton PUMA, CO has health coverage, with 50.3% on employee plans, 18.1% on Medicaid, 10% on Medicare, 9.63% on non-group plans, and 1.22% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Colorado see 1204 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.166% increase from the previous year (1202 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1183 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 234 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Colorado.

1,204 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Colorado

Primary care physicians in Colorado see an average of 1,204 patients per year. This represents a 0.166% increase from the previous year (1,202 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Colorado in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.3% under 18 years, 25% between 18 and 34 years, 37.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 13% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.7%

Uninsured

50.3%

Employer Coverage

18.1%

Medicaid

10%

Medicare

9.63%

Non-Group

1.22%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Thornton PUMA, CO grew by 5.5% from 10.1% to 10.7%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Thornton PUMA, CO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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