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Thornton is a city in Adams County, in the Denver-Aurora metro area.
The community was named for Gov. Dan Thornton.
The latitude of Thornton is 39.868N. The longitude is -104.971W.
It is in the Mountain Standard time zone. Elevation is 5,351 feet.The estimated population, in 2003, was 96,584.
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$54,445National
$41,994
Source: 2000 census, U.S. Census BureauFor more census details and comparisons, see our Thornton demographic reports
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20% of Thornton residents report German ancestry, and 12% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Thornton ancestry & family history guide.
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- Obituary database - Ancestry.com
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- Local information on disability access
- Americans with Disabilities Act
- Independent living centers in Colorado
- National Council on Independent Living
At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Thornton was $21,471, compared with $21,587 nationally.
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- Wage estimates
- Adams County economic census
- Adams County economic summary
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- Colorado economic data
20% of Thornton residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.
- Colleges in or near Thornton
- Colleges in Colorado
- Learning Disabilities Association in Colorado
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- Yearbooks (old) of Colorado high schools
- Air pollution in Adams County
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- Land contamination in Adams County
- Nature Conservancy projects in Colorado
- Ozone status & air pollution - American Lung Association
- Toxic chemical releases in Adams County
- Water levels & streamflow conditions in Colorado
- Harvest Fest - Sept. 8, 2007
- Winterfest - Dec. 14, 2007
Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.
- ePodunk festival listings
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- Colorado festivals (Colorado tourism department)
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- Thornton local government Web site
- Adams County government
- Denver Regional Council of Governments
- Colorado state government
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- Historic sites in or near Thornton
- Historic sites in Colorado
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- Museums in Colorado
- Colorado state archives
- National Historic Landmark search
- Search the Library of Congress
- Search the National Register for historic properties
- Post history questions in Adams County genealogy forum
Median rent in Thornton, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $730. Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $1,255.
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Libraries in Thornton include Thornton Branch Library ... View libraries
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- Census map of Thornton area
- Historic maps of CO cities - Library of Congress
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- Nonprofit guide for Thornton
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- Parks near Thornton
- National forests in Colorado
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Adams County supported John Kerry in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Thornton political report.
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The average commute time for Thornton workers is 29 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.
A total of 11 fatal motor vehicle accidents occurred in Thornton between 2001 and 2003, according to reports gathered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
This is a rate of 1.3 fatal crashes per 10,000 population, which was lower than the national norm.
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- National weather map
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