About Thornton
Thornton, TX is a tiny community located in central Texas counting 427 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Thornton is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.98 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 436 residents per square mile.
📰 Thornton News Today
- Kevin John Thornton - View Obituary & Service Information Stewart Family Funeral Home · Jun 9
- Houston MRI technician says she was attacked while on the job at St. Joseph Medical Center ABC13 Houston · Jul 31
- Dr. John Thornton previews the Aggies at the SEC Tournament KBTX News 3 · Mar 11
- Bobby Leigh Thornton Obituary Mar 27, 2026 Memorial Oaks Chapel · Mar 27
- Nell Thornton Obituary Jun 13, 2026 Carroway Funeral Home · Jun 13
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Thornton Unique
- One of 7 places in the US named Thornton — but the Texas one has a character all its own.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 18 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Thornton
- Old Union Eats — barbecue
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeTown
Population (2024)427
Rank in state#1021 of 1,224
Land area0.98 sq mi
Density436/sq mi
Coordinates31.4100, -96.5736