Thornton township, Illinois
Thornton township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Thornton township is a geographic entity located in Cook County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 152,667. The land area covers 46.90 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 152,667 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 38.9 yrs | ±1.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 58,792 | ±1,239 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 67,747 | ±1,279 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 58,792 | ±1,239 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 8,955 | ±565 |
| Median Home Value | $156,800 | ±$3,551 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,203 | ±$26 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $58,534 | ±$2,420 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,904 | ±$1,032 |
| Poverty Rate | 20.8% | ±1.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 31,596 | ±2,684 |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.8% | ±1.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 65,014 | ±1,716 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 90.9% | ±0.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 152,759 (2024)
ID: 162829
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
333 E 162ND ST, SOUTH HOLLAND IL 60473-2142
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GUS Population: 5,182,617 (2024)
ID: 102545
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COMPTROLLER
118 N CLARK ST, ROOM 1127, CHICAGO IL 60602-1394
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Thornton | PK-08 | Thornton, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | Gary, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-03 | Park Forest, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Palos Heights, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | M | Burbank, IL | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 03-08 | Blue Island, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | M | South Holland, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Chicago, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | East Chicago, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Hammond, IN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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South Suburban College
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College | 1.0 mi away | 15800 South State Street, South Holland, IL, 60473-1200 |
7085962000
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SOUTH HOLLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.6 mi away | 16250 WAUSAU AVENUE, SOUTH HOLLAND, IL, 60473 |
(708) 331-5262
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Networks Barber College
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College Vocational | 3.4 mi away | 508 Burnham Ave, Calumet City, IL, 60409 |
7088688115
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PHOENIX PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 1.4 mi away | 15500 EIGHTH AVENUE, PHOENIX, IL, 60426 |
(708) 331-0757
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Trenz Beauty Academy
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College Vocational | 3.8 mi away | 695 Wentworth Avenue, Calumet City, IL, 60409 |
7088320000
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THORNTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.4 mi away | 115 EAST MARGARET STREET, THORNTON, IL, 60476 |
(708) 877-2579
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Lil Lou's Beauty and Barber College-Hammond
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College Vocational | 4.1 mi away | 5625 Hohman Avenue, Hammond, IN, 46320-1954 |
2195543993
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HARVEY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 2.5 mi away | 15441 TURLINGTON AVENUE, HARVEY, IL, 60426 |
(708) 331-0757
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Prairie State College
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College | 5.6 mi away | 202 South Halsted Street, Chicago Heights, IL, 60411-8226 |
7087093500
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CALUMET CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.6 mi away | 660 MANISTEE AVENUE, CALUMET CITY, IL, 60409 |
(708) 862-6220
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at PARK FOREST, IL US, located 8.4 miles from Thornton township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.1° | 15.2° | 23.2° | 2.49" | 10.2" |
| February | 35.2° | 18.4° | 26.8° | 2.15" | 7.5" |
| March | 46.4° | 28.1° | 37.2° | 2.65" | 4.9" |
| April | 59.3° | 38.3° | 48.8° | 4.02" | 0.5" |
| May | 70.6° | 49.3° | 60.0° | 4.57" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.2° | 58.9° | 69.5° | 4.91" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.9° | 63.8° | 73.9° | 4.73" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.0° | 62.0° | 72.0° | 4.02" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.8° | 54.6° | 65.2° | 3.44" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.1° | 42.4° | 52.8° | 3.65" | 0.2" |
| November | 48.2° | 31.4° | 39.8° | 3.00" | 0.9" |
| December | 36.3° | 21.5° | 28.9° | 2.47" | 4.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Holland village | Village | 0.2 mi | — |
| Phoenix village | Village | 1.7 mi | — |
| Dolton village | Village | 2.0 mi | — |
| Thornton village | Village | 2.1 mi | — |
| Harvey city | City | 2.7 mi | — |
| East Hazel Crest village | Village | 3.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1703175198. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.