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Thornton
A city in Adams County, Colorado — population 148,113 as of 2019.
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News around Adams County
Movies Around Town: Nightmare Before Christmas
Catch a free showing of the movie and participate in our Halloween costume contest!
Events
Registration now open for the 42nd annual Turkey Trot Run/Walk
The City of Brighton’s Parks and Recreation Department will host the 42nd annual Turkey Trot Run/Walk Race on Saturday, Nov. 21, at 8:30 a.m. at the Brighton Recreation Center located at 555 N. 11th Avenue.
Events
Elementary school students invited to participate in Name that Snowplow contest
Education
Info about Prop 123 hearing
At a business meeting on Oct. 6, 2026, Arvada City Council will consider changes to the Land Development Code that are needed to comply with Colorado Proposition 123, which provides funding for affordable housing projects.
Government & Civic
Contribute to the annual Children’s Stuffed Animal Drive starting Oct. 1
The Sue Corbett Active Adult Center invites the community to bring comfort to children facing difficult circumstances by participating in its annual stuffed animal drive benefiting the Child Rescue Foundation.
Community Groups & Organizations
City of Brighton and Brighton EDC Named 2026 Medium Community of the Year
The Brighton Economic Development Corporation (Brighton EDC), in partnership with the City of Brighton, has been recognized by the Economic Development Council of Colorado (EDCC) with the 2026 Medium Community of the Year Award.
Local BusinessIn and around Thornton
See & do
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- Avena Luxury Apartments - Thornton, Colorado
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- Baymont by Wyndham Thornton
- 303 Finest Delivery, LLC
Shops & services
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Thornton by the numbers
- Area
- 36.5 sq mi (94.52 km²), 2.02 sq mi water
- Median age
- 34.7
- Households
- 50,566
- Persons per household
- 2.8
- Median household income
- $103,088
- Median house value
- $517,500
- Office
- POLICY PLANNING MANAGER
- Address
- 9500 CIVIC CENTER DR, THORNTON, CO 80229