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 : | 05:53:02 (20th April 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 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 , Illinois village in Cook County, Illinois, USA with a population of 2,367 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 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
