Thornton Cook County, 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.
Geography
Thornton is located at 41°34'5"N 87°36'29"W (41.5680900, -87.6081000).
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Weather
Thornton forecast: Sunny, with a high near 69. more
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Official website of Thornton
Thornton Quick Facts
| 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 : | 02:26:23 (18th October 2021) |
| Density : | 395 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 1.23% (2010-2020) |
| Weather : | 69℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
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 |
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 cities in Cook County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Cook County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Markham | 328,966 | City in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Cicero | 79,727 | Town in Illinois |
| Arlington Heights | 75,101 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois |
| Evanston | 72,683 | Suburban city in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| 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 | 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 | City in 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 | Northwestern suburb of Chicago in Illinois, United States |
| Glenview | 47,446 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Thornton distances to largest Illinois cities