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Thompsonville

Illinois · 486 residents · 2.031 sq mi
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Thompsonville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,833. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $73,000. The poverty rate of 24.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
486
−15%since 2000
from 571 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
239 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 281 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
+5%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4445366297218131990201020202024Thompsonville
2024500
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,833
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,557
+47%since 2000
from $13,327 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade29.7%
US avg: 10%
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,000
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$664
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $283 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.2%
−12.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
37.8% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+55%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(560)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.8%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94%(457)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(5)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0.9%(5)
Diversity Score6.1%(30)
Diversity Score
6
+246%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.6 min
+92%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 16.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.0%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
Female
62.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−77.8 ptssince 2013
from 81.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thompsonville, Illinois?

Thompsonville, Illinois has about 486 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Thompsonville, Illinois?

The typical household in Thompsonville, Illinois earns about $35,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Thompsonville, Illinois expensive?

In Thompsonville, Illinois, the median home is worth about $73,000, and the typical rent is about $664 a month.

How educated are people in Thompsonville, Illinois?

About 9.7% of adults age 25 and over in Thompsonville, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Thompsonville, Illinois?

About 24.3% of people in Thompsonville, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Thompsonville, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Thompsonville, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 80 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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