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Thompson

North Dakota · 1,100 residents (2025 est.) · 0.432 sq mi
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Thompson is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $118,281. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $281,900. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 1.5% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,138
+13%since 2000
from 1,006 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,634 / sq mi
+30%since 2009
from 2,025 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
44.2
+36%since 2000
from 32.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,100 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7488709931K1K1990201020202024Thompson
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54%(45)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.7%(76)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1414.9%(170)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.9%(79)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240.7%(8)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.5%(108)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 448.3%(94)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5420.3%(231)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6417.8%(202)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 744.8%(55)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.7%(53)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.5%(17)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$118,281
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,514 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,964
+142%since 2000
from $19,857 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.3%
+21.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.352
+33%since 2010
from 0.264 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.9%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$281,900
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
93.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.9% in 2000
6.1% rent
Vacancy rate
3.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.5%
+61.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+34%since 2009
from 1.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
70
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(979)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(8)
Asian0.6%(6)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic94%(1,070)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(7)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other5.1%(58)
Diversity Score
14
from 0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.2%(2)
Asian origin
Filipino0.3%(3)
Ancestry
German37.4%(426)
Norwegian32.1%(365)
Irish8.5%(97)
English7.1%(81)
Polish4.5%(51)
French4.3%(49)
Swedish3.3%(37)
American1.2%(14)
Czech1%(11)
Dutch0.9%(10)
Scottish0.8%(9)
+ 8 more ancestry groups with data
Danish0.6%(7)
Hungarian0.4%(5)
Finnish0.4%(4)
Russian0.4%(4)
Romanian0.2%(2)
Slovene0.2%(2)
Welsh0.1%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.1%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 28.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 92.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+103%since 2000
from 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.9%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.5%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 2.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 84.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.3%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.1%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2012
from 4.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.1%
−93.6 ptssince 2013
from 94.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2017
from 94.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 99.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married13.8%(58)
Married76.1%(319)
Widowed4.8%(20)
Divorced5.3%(22)
Women 15+
Never married22.9%(98)
Married67.8%(290)
Widowed4.9%(21)
Divorced4.4%(19)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thompson, North Dakota?

Thompson, North Dakota has about 1,138 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Thompson, North Dakota?

The typical household in Thompson, North Dakota earns about $118,281 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Thompson, North Dakota expensive?

In Thompson, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $281,900, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Thompson, North Dakota?

About 44.1% of adults age 25 and over in Thompson, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Thompson, North Dakota?

About 1.5% of people in Thompson, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Thompson, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Thompson, North Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 210 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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