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Compare Fountain to Thornton
This post compares Fountain, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Fountain (city) | Thornton (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,799 | 132,310 |
| Income (median) | $46,454 | $48,784 |
| Home Value (median) | $204,900 | $262,100 |
| White | 73% | 85% |
| Black | 9% | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 4% |
| With Kids | 53% | 42% |
| Age (median) | 29 | 33 |
| Rentals | 35% | 29% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Fountain or Thornton?
A: Fountain has a much smaller population count than Thornton: 28799 compared with 132310 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Fountain or in Thornton?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Fountain.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Fountain or Thornton?
A: Homes tend to be less expensive in Fountain.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Fountain does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 35% for Fountain versus 29% for Thornton.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Fountain may include: Commerce-City, Security-Widefield, and Brighton.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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