| Place Name | Thornton |
| Place Type | City |
| ZIP Code(s) | 80241 |
| County | Adams County |
| Area Code(s) | 303,720 |
| Timezone | Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) |
| Population (2022) | 118,747 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | 19.44% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 61.79% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO |
| US Congressional District(s) | Colorado 7thColorado 6th |
| State House Districts | 30,31,34,56 |
| State Senate Districts | 21,24,25 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 61.79% |
| African American | 1.63% |
| Hispanic | 0.93% |
| Asian | 4.38% |
| Native American | 0.01% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 31.27% |