Thornton
United States · ColoradoUS
Home rule city in Adams and Weld counties, Colorado, United States
Thornton is a home rule city located in Adams and Weld counties, Colorado, United States. The city population was 141,867, all in Adams County, at the 2020 United States census, an increase of 19.44% since the 2010 United States census. Thornton is the sixth-most-populous city in Colorado and the 191st-most-populous city in the United States. Thornton is 10 miles (16 km) north of the Colorado State Capitol in Denver and is a part of the Denver-Aurora-Greeley, CO Combined Statistical Area and the Front Range Urban Corridor.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 11,353
- Coordinates
- 39.868, -104.972
- Timezone
- America/Denver
- Elevation
- 1631 m
Overview of Thornton
Set in Colorado, United States, Thornton is a compact town. Its resident count stands at approximately 11,353. And it shows in how much there is to see. Its strongest draws are family. Seasons here follow the northern hemisphere. You are about 1,631 metres up.
Things to do in Thornton
Family in Thornton
(1)Family in Thornton covers Zoo. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Thornton.
Getting there & around
Thornton rewards a slow approach — a hub in Colorado, then a short road or trail. Set your clock to America/Denver on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Thornton that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thornton known for?
- Travellers associate Thornton with family. It sits in Colorado, United States and counts about 11,353 residents.
- What can you do in Thornton?
- Thornton is tagged with Zoo, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- Where is Thornton located?
- Thornton belongs to Colorado, United States, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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