Thornport, Ohio Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 998, Thornport's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Thornport is a small community located in Ohio, within Perry County. The total population is 998. It ranks as the 685th most populous out of 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio.

Age Demographics

The median age in Thornport is 63.0 years. This is 59% higher than the state median of 39.7 years. Only 6.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Thornport is $110,313. This is 55% higher than the state median of $71,389. It is also 37% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.8%. This is 71% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Thornport, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $545,000. Housing costs are 154% higher than the state median of $214,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.9x. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 49% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Thornport has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 13.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (13.4% vs 4.8%).

Education

44.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 41% higher than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 97.7%. Notably, 15.8% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Thornport, Ohio is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Ohio state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.