Census Bureau data for Thoreau CDP from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Thoreau CDP
- What is the median household income in Thoreau CDP?
- The median household income in Thoreau CDP is $43,953 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Thoreau CDP?
- The poverty rate in Thoreau CDP is 22.7% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Thoreau CDP?
- $52,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Thoreau CDP?
- The median gross rent in Thoreau CDP is $640 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Thoreau CDP residents have a college degree?
- 5.7% of adults in Thoreau CDP hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,795
Median Income
$43,953
Median Home Value
$52,900
Poverty Rate
22.7%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
13.3%
Median Age
37.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$24,161 (+122.1%)
Home Value:
$-4,800 (-8.3%)
Poverty Rate:
-23.8 pp (-51.2%)
Bachelor's+:
+1.4 pp (+32.6%)
Unemployment:
-5.9 pp (-30.7%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,795
Median Age
37.0
Female
48.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
White (non-Hisp.) 8.7%
Asian 2.2%
Two or More 5.1%
Other 0.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$43,953
±$7,370
-$18,172 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$74,377
Median Family Income
$60,625
Poverty Rate
22.7%
+9.0 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
31.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
28.1%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
9.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
16.3%
$10–15k
10.8%
$15–25k
9.0%
$25–35k
4.2%
$35–50k
18.1%
$50–75k
11.5%
$75–100k
7.4%
$100–150k
11.1%
$150–200k
11.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
739
Owner-Occupied
90.8%
Renter-Occupied
9.2%
Vacancy Rate
16.2%
Median Home Value
$52,900
-$179,300 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$640
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
44.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
23.7%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
45.7%
$50–100k
27.9%
$100–200k
6.6%
$200–300k
12.5%
$300–500k
6.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
28.9%
$500–1k
39.5%
$1–1.5k
31.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
8.7%
1 vehicle
28.3%
2 vehicles
20.0%
3+
43.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
61.7%
Single-fam. att.
6.5%
2–4 units
1.8%
Mobile home
29.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
3.2%
1970–1999
15.4%
2000–2009
18.9%
2010+
10.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
81.7%
Bachelor's or Higher
5.7%
-24.5 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
1.5%
Some College / Associate
28.1%
Less Than High School
8.9%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
48.3%
Unemployment Rate
13.3%
+7.3 pp vs. state
Work from Home
7.7%
Self-Employed
3.5%
Government Workers
27.5%
Private For-Profit
69.0%
Industry
Edu/Health
19.1%
Construction
18.3%
Retail
14.5%
Public Admin
10.9%
Arts/Entmt.
10.2%
Prof. Services
6.6%
Manufacturing
4.9%
Transportation
2.5%
Wholesale
1.3%
Agriculture
1.3%
Finance
0.8%
Occupation
Construction
28.3%
Food Prep
27.0%
Sales
18.3%
Management
17.5%
Production
8.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
33.3 min
Drove Alone
83.7%
Carpool
6.6%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
7.7%
Walked
2.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
619
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
44.4%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
6.5%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
6.0%
5–9
7.5%
10–14
5.1%
15–19
8.6%
20–24
6.7%
25–34
10.4%
35–44
15.9%
45–54
9.2%
55–64
3.3%
65–74
10.4%
75–84
9.4%
85+
4.8%
Under 18: 20.3%
Working age (18–64): 79.7%
65 and over: 16.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
2.2%
Naturalized Citizen
17.9%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
10.6%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
7.6%
With a Disability
20.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
81.8%
Uninsured
18.2%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
57.2%
Has a Computer
82.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago
94.6%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023