Thornton, Illinois
Thornton: Village in Cook County, Illinois, USA
About
Thornton is a village located in the county of Cook in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,338 and a population density of 390 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,367 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Thornton
| Population : | 2,367 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Cook County |
| Postal code : | 60476 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 708 |
| Area : | 6 km2 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 22:27:49 (25th December 2024) |
| Density : | 395 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 1.23% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Thornton is located at 41°34'5"N 87°36'29"W (41.5680900, -87.6081000).
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- Official Website
Official website of Thornton
Demographics
The population of Thornton increased by 1.23% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,338 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,396 | 2.42% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,401 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,403 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,399 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,488 | 3.58% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,467 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,444 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,416 | -1.16% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,396 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,367 | -1.23% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Thornton
1 Wampum Lake
598 Thornton Lansing Rd, Thornton, IL 60476, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Thornton Historical Society Museum
114 N Hunter St, Thornton, IL 60476, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Cook County Forest Preserve
440 Thornton Lansing Rd, Thornton, IL 60476, United States ➦ Show Map
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Schools in Thornton
College & universities near Thornton, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 149365 | South Suburban College | South Holland (IL) | 60473-1200 |
Stations (22)
Amtrak & bus stations near Thornton, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HMW | Homewood | 18015 Park Ave. | RAIL |
| DYE | Dyer station | 913 Sheffield Avenue | RAIL |
| HMI | Hammond–Whiting station | 1135 South Calumet Ave. | RAIL |
| GRY | Gary, IN | 100 West 4th Avenue | BUS |
| SMT | Summit | Archer Ave. and South Center Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Thornton
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Thornton Post Office | Thornton (IL) | 60476 |
Other places with the same name (6)
- Thornton , Colorado The seventh most populous city in Colorado. It is located in the northeastern part of the state. Thornton is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Thornton Historical Society and the Thornton Town Center. with a population of 148,113 people.
- Thornton , New Hampshire town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States with a population of 2,553 people.
- Thornton , Texas town in Limestone County, Texas with a population of 524 people.
- Thornton , Iowa human settlement in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, United States of America with a population of 401 people.
- Thornton , Arkansas city in Calhoun County, Arkansas, United States with a population of 375 people.
Other cities in Cook County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cook County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cicero | 79,727 | Town in Illinois |
| Arlington Heights | 75,101 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois |
| Evanston | 72,683 | A city in Cook County, Illinois. |
| Schaumburg | 72,049 | Large village located in Cook County in Illinois, USA |
| Palatine | 66,830 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Skokie | 62,404 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Des Plaines | 58,179 | The most populous city in Cook County, Illinois. |
| Orland Park | 57,347 | Village in Illinois |
| Tinley Park | 55,221 | Village located in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Oak Lawn | 54,376 | Village in Illinois, United States of America |
| Berwyn | 53,701 | A city in Cook County, Illinois. |
| Mount Prospect | 53,299 | Village in Elk Grove and Wheeling Townships in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Oak Park | 51,852 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois |
| Hoffman Estates | 50,495 | A city in Cook County, Illinois. |
| Glenview | 47,446 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Buffalo Grove | 41,496 | Village in Illinois, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Thornton distances to largest Illinois cities
