Thornton, Arkansas

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Thornton, Arkansas
City
Calhoun County Arkansas Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Thornton Highlighted 0569050.svg
Location of Thornton in Calhoun County, Arkansas.
Coordinates: 33°46′36″N92°29′23″W / 33.77667°N 92.48972°W / 33.77667; -92.48972 Coordinates: 33°46′36″N92°29′23″W / 33.77667°N 92.48972°W / 33.77667; -92.48972
CountryUnited States
State Arkansas
County Calhoun
Area
[1]
 • Total1.94 sq mi (5.03 km2)
 • Land1.92 sq mi (4.98 km2)
 • Water0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2)
Elevation
318 ft (97 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total339
 • Density176.20/sq mi (68.01/km2)
Time zone UTC−6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP code
71766
Area code 870
FIPS code 05-69050
GNIS feature ID0055554

Thornton is a city in Calhoun County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 407 as of the 2010 census, [2] down from 517 in 2000. It is part of the Camden, Arkansas micropolitan area.

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Geography

Thornton is located in northern Calhoun County at 33°46′36″N92°29′23″W / 33.77667°N 92.48972°W / 33.77667; -92.48972 (33.776794, -92.489711). [3] U.S. Route 79 passes through the city, leading northeast 6 miles (10 km) to Fordyce and southwest 26 miles (42 km) to Camden. U.S. Route 167 cuts across the southeast corner of the city limits, leading north to US 79 and Fordyce and south 16 miles (26 km) to Hampton, the Calhoun County seat.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Thornton has a total area of 1.9 square miles (5.0 km2), of which 0.02 square miles (0.04 km2), or 0.84%, is water. [2]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880 150—
1890 132−12.0%
1910 611—
1920 1,312114.7%
1930 550−58.1%
1960 658—
1970 74613.4%
1980 711−4.7%
1990 502−29.4%
2000 5173.0%
2010 407−21.3%
2020 339−16.7%
U.S. Decennial Census [4]

As of the census [5] of 2000, there were 517 people, 206 households, and 142 families residing in the city. The population density was 270.4 inhabitants per square mile (104.4/km2). There were 242 housing units at an average density of 126.6 per square mile (48.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 56.48% White, 41.78% Black or African American, 0.19% Native American, and 1.55% from two or more races. 0.97% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 206 households, out of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.6% were non-families. 25.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the city, the age distribution of the population shows 25.5% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 32.1% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $24,375, and the median income for a family was $31,125. Males had a median income of $33,472 versus $16,071 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,323. About 26.6% of families and 33.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 45.1% of those under age 18 and 32.8% of those age 65 or over.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification system, Thornton has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. [6]

Education

The Bearden School District serves residents. [7] On July 1, 1985 the Thornton School District consolidated into the Bearden district. [8]

Notable people

See also

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References

  1. ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  2. 1 2 "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Thornton city, Arkansas". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved June 12, 2014.
  3. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  4. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  5. ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. ↑ Climate Summary for Thornton, Arkansas
  7. ↑ "SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP (2010 CENSUS): Calhoun County, AR" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau . Retrieved 2021-03-05.
  8. ↑ "ConsolidationAnnex_from_1983.xls Archived 2015-09-12 at the Wayback Machine ." Arkansas Department of Education. Retrieved on October 13, 2017.

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