Thornton is a city in Colorado state in USA with a population of 144186 residents.. The poverty rate of Thornton is 8.5%, which is 39% lower than national average. The typical household in Thornton earns $80732 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 26.9% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Thornton, only 87% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Thornton remained 4%, which is 15% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Thornton, only 28% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 32% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Thornton is 106, which is 6% higher than national average. Median home value in Thornton is $349000 , which is 52% higher than national average. While median income in Thornton remained $80732, which is 20% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.