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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000, there were 1,843 people, 759 households, and 507 families living in the town. The [[population density]] was 36.6 people per square mile (14.1/km²). There were 1,487 housing units at an average density of 29.5 per square mile (11.4/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.61% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.27% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.11% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.27% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.05% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.33% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.36% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.71% of the population.
At the [[2000 United States Census|2000 census]] there were 1,843 people, 759 households, and 507 families living in the town. The population density was 36.6 people per square mile (14.1/km²). There were 1,487 housing units at an average density of 29.5 per square mile (11.4/km²). The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2000 census|racial makup]] of the town was 97.61% White, 0.27% African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.33% from other races, and 1.36% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.71%.<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref>


There were 759 households out of which 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.5% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% were non-families. 21.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.86.
Of the 759 households 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.5% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% were non-families. 21.1% of households were one person and 6.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.86.


In the town, the population was spread out with 22.4% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 33.1% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.5 males.
The age distribution was 22.4% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 33.1% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% 65 or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.5 males.


The median income for a household in the town was $38,380, and the median income for a family was $45,172. Males had a median income of $27,750 versus $22,938 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $18,478. About 6.9% of families and 9.5% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 13.5% of those under age 18 and 3.0% of those age 65 or over.
The median household income was $38,380 and the median family income was $45,172. Males had a median income of $27,750 versus $22,938 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,478. About 6.9% of families and 9.5% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 13.5% of those under age 18 and 3.0% of those age 65 or over.


== Notable people ==
== Notable people ==

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Thornton, New Hampshire
Town
Sugar shack in Thornton
Sugar shack in Thornton
Official seal of Thornton, New Hampshire
Seal
Location in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Location in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Coordinates: 43°53′34″N 71°40′33″W / 43.89278°N 71.67583°W / 43.89278; -71.67583
CountryUnited States
StateNew Hampshire
CountyGrafton
Incorporated1763
VillagesThornton
West Thornton
Government
 • Board of SelectmenBrad Benton, Chair
Roy Sabourn
Marianne Peabody
John "Jack" Gaites
Joseph Monti[1]
 • Town AdministratorDebra Shepard
Area
 • Total
50.8 sq mi (131.5 km2)
 • Land50.2 sq mi (130.0 km2)
 • Water0.6 sq mi (1.6 km2)  1.19%
Elevation
617 ft (188 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total
2,490
 • Density49/sq mi (19/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern)
ZIP code
03285
Area code603
FIPS code33-76740
GNIS feature ID0873738
Websitewww.townofthornton.org

Thornton is a town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 2,490 at the 2010 census.[2]

History

Thornton was incorporated in 1763, and named for Doctor Matthew Thornton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence.[3]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 50.8 square miles (131.6 km2), of which 50.2 square miles (130.0 km2) is land and 0.6 square miles (1.6 km2) is water, comprising 1.19% of the town.[4] The highest point in Thornton is 2,580 feet (790 m) above sea level on the western ridge of Dickey Mountain, whose 2,734-foot (833 m) summit lies in the neighboring town of Waterville Valley.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1790385—
180053539.0%
181079448.4%
18208577.9%
18301,04922.4%
18401,045−0.4%
18501,011−3.3%
1860967−4.4%
1870840−13.1%
1880775−7.7%
1890632−18.5%
1900552−12.7%
19105530.2%
1920477−13.7%
1930459−3.8%
19405019.2%
1950460−8.2%
19604804.3%
197059423.8%
198095260.3%
19901,50558.1%
20001,84322.5%
20102,49035.1%
2017 (est.)2,492[5]0.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

At the 2000 census there were 1,843 people, 759 households, and 507 families living in the town. The population density was 36.6 people per square mile (14.1/km²). There were 1,487 housing units at an average density of 29.5 per square mile (11.4/km²). The racial makup of the town was 97.61% White, 0.27% African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.33% from other races, and 1.36% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.71%.[7]

Of the 759 households 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.5% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% were non-families. 21.1% of households were one person and 6.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.86.

The age distribution was 22.4% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 33.1% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% 65 or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.5 males.

The median household income was $38,380 and the median family income was $45,172. Males had a median income of $27,750 versus $22,938 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,478. About 6.9% of families and 9.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.5% of those under age 18 and 3.0% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

References

  1. ^ "Thornton, NH Town Boards and Committees". Town of Thornton. Retrieved July 9, 2019.
  2. ^ United States Census Bureau, American FactFinder, 2010 Census figures. Retrieved March 23, 2011.
  3. ^ "NH History and Heritage Guide". www.aannh.org. Retrieved 2018-02-01.
  4. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001) - Thornton town, New Hampshire". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 13, 2011.
  5. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2017 (PEPANNRES): Minor Civil Divisions – New Hampshire". Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved November 14, 2018.
  6. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  7. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
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