Population 8,392 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Thornville
Household size in Thornville
| Period | Thornville | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.53 | 2.56 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.43 | 2.59 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.52 | 2.60 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.49 | 2.56 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | +0.00 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Thornville run small, averaging 2.49 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has edged down from 2.53 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the center.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Thornville
| Period | Thornville | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.1 | 36.2 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.5 | 37.0 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.1 | 37.6 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.5 | 37.9 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.4 | +1.7 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Thornville skews older: half of its residents are older than 49.5, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 43.1 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only 14 are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Thornville
| Period | Thornville | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 12.1% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 12.3% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 12.7% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | +0.7 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Thornville: 6.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged down 1.4 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Thornville has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Ohio cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Thornville
Renters in Thornville
| Period | Thornville | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.9% | 35.4% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.4% | 37.9% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.2% | 38.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 11.2% | 38.7% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −8.6 pts | +3.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 11.2% of households in Thornville rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 39.3% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share has fallen 8.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only 23 of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Thornville
| Period | Thornville | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 10.0% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.8% | 8.8% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.6% | 7.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs high in Thornville: 13.6% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy has edged up 0.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Thornville
| Period | Thornville | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1976 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1977 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1979 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1982 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Thornville are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1983, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1975 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the center, the oldest in the west.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Thornville
| Period | Thornville | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $759 | $852 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $917 | $924 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $906 | $1,051 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,067 | $1,378 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$308 | +$526 | +$377 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Thornville costs $1,067 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $308 a month since 2006–10, up 41%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 31.6% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Thornville
Bachelor's degrees in Thornville
| Period | Thornville | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.2% | 33.3% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.4% | 34.4% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.9% | 37.6% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.0% | 40.2% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +15.8 pts | +6.9 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly three in ten adults 25 and older in Thornville (28.0%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 15.8 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the southwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Thornville
| Period | Thornville | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.8% | 89.6% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.6% | 90.2% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.8% | 91.6% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.4% | 92.2% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Thornville is above the national rate: 93.4% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The Columbus area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 1.7 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Thornville
| Period | Thornville | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 7.8% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 4.6% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 4.3% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | −3.4 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Thornville has been strong: just 2.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 4.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Thornville compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornville | 2.49 | 49.5 | 6.3% | 11.2% | 13.6% | 1983 | $1,067 | 28.0% | 93.4% | 2.7% |
| Bruno | 2.48 | 51.9 | 8.5% | 15.8% | 5.5% | 1989 | $943 | 24.3% | 90.1% | 2.4% |
| Buckeye Lake | 2.38 | 46.8 | 11.0% | 26.2% | 21.8% | 1980 | $1,040 | 14.1% | 84.5% | 1.4% |
| Jacksontown | 2.38 | 53.3 | 2.4% | 5.5% | 14.9% | 1982 | $1,177 | 30.5% | 89.6% | 0.3% |
| Yost | 2.79 | 41.7 | 8.2% | 7.2% | 15.0% | 1995 | $959 | 14.7% | 89.8% | 1.9% |
| Hebron | 2.55 | 45.7 | 9.1% | 24.4% | 15.7% | 1978 | $994 | 19.3% | 93.2% | 4.9% |
| Oakthorpe | 2.61 | 40.3 | 10.0% | 8.7% | 0.9% | 1989 | $792 | 19.7% | 93.4% | 6.2% |
| Glenford | 2.78 | 41.5 | 9.5% | 12.0% | 10.4% | 1992 | $976 | 19.3% | 91.5% | 3.0% |
| Linnville | 2.62 | 46.2 | 2.9% | 4.0% | 1.0% | 1998 | $1,018 | 30.7% | 95.5% | 4.2% |
| Millersport | 2.42 | 49.5 | 5.1% | 20.9% | 15.1% | 1972 | $1,098 | 24.9% | 96.9% | 6.1% |
| Pleasantville | 2.46 | 47.6 | 7.3% | 18.4% | 4.7% | 1984 | $1,075 | 22.8% | 88.9% | 3.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Thornville. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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