Thornton, Arkansas
City · Population 331 · #313 in Arkansas
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About Thornton
Set in the southern part of Arkansas, Thornton is a tiny community with an estimated population of 331.
Thornton holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.92 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 172 residents per square mile.
📰 Thornton News Today
- Everett "Bill" Cobb Obituary (2026) - Mount Ida, AR - Thornton Funeral Home Legacy obituary · Aug 16
- Truck explosion, fire closes highway in Calhoun County - The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette · Jul 27
- Breaking down the future of the defensive line for the Razorbacks with 2027 DL Eli Thornton | Arkansas Football Recruiting Report with Otis Kirk KARK · Aug 9
- Aiden Thornton Sports Illustrated · Jul 30
- Arkansas lands Valley View DT Eli Thornton KNWA FOX24 · Apr 26
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Thornton Unique
- One of 7 places in the US named Thornton — but the Arkansas one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southern Arkansas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Arkansas — one of 625 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateArkansas
TypeCity
Population (2024)331
Rank in state#313 of 500
Land area1.92 sq mi
Density172/sq mi
Coordinates33.7749, -92.4877