Thorntonville, Texas Explained

Official Name:Thorntonville, Texas
Settlement Type:Town
Mapsize:250px
Image Map1:Ward County Thorntonville.svg
Mapsize1:250px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Texas
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Ward
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Km2:2.07
Area Land Km2:2.07
Area Water Km2:0.00
Area Total Sq Mi:0.80
Area Land Sq Mi:0.80
Area Water Sq Mi:0.00
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:561
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation M:794
Elevation Ft:2605
Coordinates:31.5797°N -102.9236°W
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:48-72800[2]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:1369870[3]
Population Density Sq Mi:auto

Thorntonville is a town in Ward County, Texas, United States. The population was 561 according to the 2020 census.

Geography

Thorntonville is located at 31.5798°N -102.9237°W (31.579803, –102.923722).[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.8 square mile (2.0 km2), all land.

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Thorntonville has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[5]

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 442 people, 187 households, and 137 families residing in the town. The population density was 564.7sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 220 housing units at an average density of 281.1sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the town was 85.97% White, 0.23% African American, 0.45% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 9.73% from other races, and 3.39% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 31.22% of the population.

There were 187 households, out of which 24.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.0% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.7% were non-families. 23.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.77.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 20.4% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 31.2% from 45 to 64, and 19.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $30,938, and the median income for a family was $40,078. Males had a median income of $30,156 versus $13,750 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,210. About 10.2% of families and 14.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.2% of those under age 18 and 11.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The Town of Thorntonville is served by the Monahans-Wickett-Pyote Independent School District.

See also

References

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files. United States Census Bureau. August 7, 2020.
  2. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. January 31, 2008.
  3. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. January 31, 2008. United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007.
  4. Web site: US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990. United States Census Bureau. April 23, 2011. February 12, 2011.
  5. http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=205614&cityname=Thorntonville%2C+Texas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Thorntonville, Texas