Thornton
Introducing Thornton, Colorado! This relatively new city was founded in 1954 and is now home to 141,000 residents. Thornton has seen rapid growth, with its population doubling since 2000—it is certainly a city to watch!
Located about 10 miles north of Denver, Thornton is accessible to both city and mountain life. It is the closest suburb to the Denver International Airport, making it advantageous for avid travelers and working professionals.
Thornton’s vibrant community hosts Thorntonfest, a lively festival celebrating the city’s culture and heritage. The festival features live music, food vendors, arts and crafts, and various activities for families and individuals to come together and enjoy a day of fun and entertainment. With 2,000 acres of open space and 80 parks, Thornton is accessible to outdoor recreation lovers.
140,538 people live in Thornton, where the median age is 33.7 and the average individual income is $35,181. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Thornton, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including El Lechon Kitchen, Colorado Meat Pie, and Westlake Liquor.
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| Dining | 0.48 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 4.14 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 4.8 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.87 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.23 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.2 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.78 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.74 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Thornton has 47,599 households, with an average household size of 2.94. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Thornton do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 140,538 people call Thornton home. The population density is 3,914.8 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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