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Thornton, West Virginia is a small town in Taylor County. It has a population of 1,263 and a population density of 29 people per square mile. The area is steeped in history and offers plenty of things to do for residents and visitors alike. For example, local businesses include the Thornton General Store which has been around since the early 1900s, as well as other small shops and eateries. Year-round outdoor activities include hunting on nearby public lands, camping at Riffle Run Campground, and fishing in either the Hughes River or North Fork South Branch Potomac River. A variety of organizations such as the Taylor County Historical Society offer educational opportunities for locals and visitors alike. Additionally, locals enjoy attending sporting events such as football games at Grafton High School or baseball games at Veteran's Memorial Park. With so much to offer, Thornton is an ideal place to live or visit!

The population in Thornton (zip 26440) is 1,263. There are 29 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Thornton (zip 26440) is 40.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Thornton (zip 26440) is 3.0, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in Thornton (zip 26440)
- 50.2% are married
- 9.5% are divorced
- 26.7% are married with children
- 10.9% have children, but are single
Race in Thornton (zip 26440)

- 95.0% are White
- 4.4% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

   Estimated Total Population by Age

  PeopleThornton, West VirginiaUnited States
  1,263.0329,725,481.0
  47.7%50.5%
  52.3%49.5%
  40.938.4
 
  1,187.0326,569,308.0
  1,135.0309,327,143.0
  1,068.0285,036,114.0
  606.0251,960,433.0
  16.8%15.6%
  105.8%30.8%
 
  29.493.4
  42.9733531905.423
  0.006264836.791
 
  94.7%59.4%
  0.0%12.2%
  0.0%5.6%
  0.0%0.6%
  0.0%0.2%
  1.2%0.4%
  4.0%3.2%
  0.0%18.4%
 
  50.2%49.8%
  50.2%48.0%
  0.0%1.8%
  49.8%50.2%
  29.3%33.8%
  13.6%10.8%
  6.9%5.6%
 
  2.742.6
  472.0124,010,992.0
  313.080,755,759.0
  33.9%30.5%
  47.9%42.9%
  159.043,255,233.0
  18.2%15.8%
  0.0%10.8%
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