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Thompsonville

Michigan · 451 residents · 0.996 sq mi
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Thompsonville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $78,100. Households here earn about 34% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% 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
451
−1%since 2000
from 457 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
453 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 459 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.8
+23%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3594214835456071990201020202024Thompsonville
2024490
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,375
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,566
+45%since 2000
from $12,104 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.4%
US avg: 10%
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,100
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$530
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $445 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
16.3% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+11%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(438)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.1%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(414)
Black0.9%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(8)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other11.4%(51)
Diversity Score29.9%(135)
Diversity Score
30
+2536%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.5%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.2 min
+65%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.8%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 54.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.4%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.3%
−67.9 ptssince 2013
from 75.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thompsonville, Michigan?

Thompsonville, Michigan has about 451 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Thompsonville, Michigan?

The typical household in Thompsonville, Michigan earns about $39,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Thompsonville, Michigan expensive?

In Thompsonville, Michigan, the median home is worth about $78,100, and the typical rent is about $530 a month.

How educated are people in Thompsonville, Michigan?

About 2.9% of adults age 25 and over in Thompsonville, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Thompsonville, Michigan?

About 16.5% of people in Thompsonville, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Thompsonville, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Thompsonville, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 71 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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