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Thomson

Illinois · 590 residents · 2.219 sq mi
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Thomson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,813. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $129,500. Households here earn about 32% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
590
+6%since 2000
from 559 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
266 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 252 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.6
−3%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2786811K1K2K1990201020202024Thomson
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,813
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,667 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,677
+8%since 2000
from $17,261 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.379
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information22%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade19.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance12.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,500
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$591
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $454 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.9%
−28.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
24.2% rent
Vacancy rate
13.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.8%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+72%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(541)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0.9%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(20)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(541)
Black3.2%(19)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(17)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other1.1%(7)
Diversity Score18.1%(107)
Diversity Score
18
+402%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+40%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.0%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
Female
37.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−51.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thomson, Illinois?

Thomson, Illinois has about 590 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Thomson, Illinois?

The typical household in Thomson, Illinois earns about $37,813 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Thomson, Illinois expensive?

In Thomson, Illinois, the median home is worth about $129,500, and the typical rent is about $591 a month.

How educated are people in Thomson, Illinois?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Thomson, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Thomson, Illinois?

About 12.1% of people in Thomson, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Thomson, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Thomson, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 35 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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