Thorntonville Authority

Thorntonville is a middle-income, family-oriented village of 626 with home prices 1.4× below the Texas median.

Thorntonville, Texas

Thorntonville is one of the smaller incorporated places in Howard County, Texas, with a population of 626. Households here earn a median of $61,141.

Definition and scope

Thorntonville sits within Howard County, Texas, one of Texas's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 23 and is part of the Big Spring, TX metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Thorntonville has approximately 626 residents. The median age is 38.4 years. Roughly 86% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $200,000.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 50.5%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 48.6%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Thorntonville is $61,141. Poverty rate stands at 16.5%. Unemployment rate at last release was 1.0%. Educational attainment: 8.3% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Thorntonville:

• Public schools: 20
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 2

Getting around

For air travel, residents typically use Stanton Municipal Airport. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Martin County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Alpine, Texas.

Geography and climate

Thorntonville sits at an elevation of 2,682 feet above sea level. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 8a.

References

• Texas State Authority — state-level reference for Texas.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.