Thornton, New Hampshire
Thornton: Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States
About
Thornton is a town located in the county of Grafton in the U.S. state of New Hampshire. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,490 and a population density of 19 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,553 inhabitants.
The town was created 261 years ago in 1762.
Quick Facts about Thornton
| Population : | 2,553 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Hampshire (United States) |
| County : | Grafton County |
| Postal code : | 03285 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 603 |
| Area : | 131.5 km2 |
| Altitude : | 617 feet / 188 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1763 (261 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 11:24:36 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 19 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 2.47% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Thornton is located at 43°53'34"N 71°40'33"W (43.8928500, -71.6759100).
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- Official Website
Official website of Thornton
Demographics
The population of Thornton increased by 2.47% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,490 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,482 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,493 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,507 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,505 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,494 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,502 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,510 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,509 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,536 | 1.06% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,553 | 0.67% | estimation process |
People born in Thornton (3)
People born in Thornton, including clergyman and abolitionist Jeremiah Rankin, dermatologist Noah Worcester, art historian, librarian, curator, academic and hispanist Beatrice Gilman Proske, .
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Schools in Thornton
College & universities near Thornton, NH
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 183080 | Plymouth State University | Plymouth (NH) | 03264-1595 |
Stations (27)
Amtrak & bus stations near Thornton, NH
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PMO | Plymouth, New Hampshire | 83 Main St. | BUS |
| LNN | Lincoln, New Hampshire | Main and Franklin Sts. | BUS |
| NHN | New Hampton, New Hampshire | 325 Route 104 | BUS |
| CAY | Conway, New Hampshire | 392 West Main St. | BUS |
| LTL | Littleton, New Hampshire | 336 Cottage St. | BUS |
Post offices near Thornton
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Campton Post Office | Campton (NH) | 03223 |
Other cities in Grafton County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Grafton County , NH. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | 13,808 | City in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States |
| Hanover | 11,555 | Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States |
| Plymouth | 6,916 | Town in New Hampshire |
| Littleton | 5,902 | Town in New Hampshire, United States |
| Enfield | 4,564 | Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States |
| Haverhill | 4,555 | Town in New Hampshire, United States |
| Canaan | 3,917 | Town in New Hamsphire |
| Bristol | 3,156 | Town in New Hampshire |
| Bethlehem | 2,656 | Town in New Hampshire |
| Holderness | 2,131 | Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire |
| Ashland | 2,067 | Town in New Hampshire |
| Lincoln | 1,775 | Town in New Hampshire, United States |
| Lyme | 1,685 | Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States |
| Alexandria | 1,628 | Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire |
| Lisbon | 1,587 | Town in New Hampshire, USA |
| Rumney | 1,575 | City in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Thornton distances to largest New Hampshire cities
