Thorntonville, Texas
Town · Population 540 · #961 in Texas
About Thorntonville
Thorntonville, TX is a tiny community located in western Texas counting 540 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Thorntonville is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.8 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 675 residents per square mile.
📰 Thorntonville News Today
- Tommy Dale Watkins Obituary Mar 28, 2026 Harkey Funeral Home · Apr 1
- Thorntonville, Texas Population 2026 World Population Review · Aug 18
- Two men killed in Pecos County crash involving pickup, semi - Midland Reporter-Telegram Midland Reporter-Telegram · Mar 30
- Eliseo Mendoza Obituary Sep 8, 2020 Harkey Funeral Home · Sep 8
- Grandfalls, Texas Population 2026 World Population Review · Aug 18
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Thorntonville Unique
- The only place in America named Thorntonville — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in western Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Thorntonville
- Howard's Drive Inn — burger
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Million Barrel Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeTown
Population (2024)540
Rank in state#961 of 1,224
Land area0.8 sq mi
Density675/sq mi
Coordinates31.5789, -102.9221