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Thompson Falls

Montana · 1,313 residents · 1.594 sq mi
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Thompson Falls has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,583. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $153,300. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 44% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,313
−1%since 2000
from 1,321 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
824 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 829 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.2
+13%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8691K1K2K2K1990201020202024Thompson Falls
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,583
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,103 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,357
+8%since 2000
from $13,245 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
4.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.350
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance11.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services4.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Information4.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,300
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$582
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.0%
−33.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
36.2% rent
Vacancy rate
18.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.5%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.2
+154%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(1,270)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1%(13)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(46)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(1,235)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(21)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other2.9%(38)
Diversity Score12.8%(167)
Diversity Score
13
+269%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.6 min
+2%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
12.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
32.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.3%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
44.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
21.8%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thompson Falls, Montana?

Thompson Falls, Montana has about 1,313 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Thompson Falls, Montana?

The typical household in Thompson Falls, Montana earns about $24,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Thompson Falls, Montana expensive?

In Thompson Falls, Montana, the median home is worth about $153,300, and the typical rent is about $582 a month.

How educated are people in Thompson Falls, Montana?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Thompson Falls, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Thompson Falls, Montana?

About 17.9% of people in Thompson Falls, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Thompson Falls, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Thompson Falls, Montana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 6 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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