Thorndale, Texas

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Thorndale, Texas
settlement_type = City
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map_caption = Location of Thorndale, Texas

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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Texas
subdivision_type2 = Counties
subdivision_name2 = Milam, Williamson

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area_total_km2 = 2.5
area_land_km2 = 2.5
area_water_km2 = 0.0
area_total_sq_mi = 1.0
area_land_sq_mi = 1.0
area_water_sq_mi = 0.0

population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 1278
population_density_km2 = 504.7
population_density_sq_mi = 1307.2

timezone = Central (CST)
utc_offset = -6
timezone_DST = CDT
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elevation_m = 138
elevation_ft = 453
latd = 30 |latm = 36 |lats = 45 |latNS = N
longd = 97 |longm = 12 |longs = 16 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 76577
area_code = 512
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blank_info = 48-72776GR|2
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Thorndale is a city in Milam and Williamson Counties in the U.S. state of Texas. The population was 1,278 at the 2000 census; it was 1,316 in the 2007 census estimate. [cite web | url = http://www.census.gov/popest/cities/files/SUB-EST2007-48.csv | title = Table 4. Annual Estimates of the Population for Incorporated Places in Texas: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2007 | format = CSV | work = | publisher = United States Census Bureau, Population Division | date = 2007-07-10 | accessdate = 2008-07-21]

Geography

Thorndale is located at coor dms|30|36|45|N|97|12|16|W|city (30.612549, -97.204523)GR|1, about 40 miles northeast of Austin and 12 miles west of Rockdale. Most of the city lies in Milam County, with only a small portion in Williamson County.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.0 square miles (2.5 km²), all of it land.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 1,278 people, 485 households, and 354 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,307.2 people per square mile (503.5/km²). There were 542 housing units at an average density of 554.4/sq mi (213.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 83.26% White, 6.81% African American, 0.78% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 6.18% from other races, and 2.82% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 17.14% of the population.

There were 485 households out of which 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.6% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.0% were non-families. 24.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the city the population was spread out with 29.7% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 97.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,684, and the median income for a family was $40,625. Males had a median income of $33,125 versus $21,786 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,722. About 4.5% of families and 9.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.9% of those under age 18 and 21.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The City of Thorndale is served by the Thorndale Independent School District.

"The Rookie"

Thorndale was where most of the primary photography and locations for the 2002 movie The Rookie, starring Dennis Quaid, were filmed. The Thorndale High School Baseball stadium, the downtown main street, and other parts of town were integral parts of the film.

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