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Thompson

North Dakota · 986 residents · 0.432 sq mi
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Thompson is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $78,173. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $135,900. Poverty is rare here, at 3.1% of residents. Households here earn about 67% more than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
986
−2%since 2000
from 1,006 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,282 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 2,329 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.8
+13%since 2000
from 32.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7488709931K1K1990201020202024Thompson
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,173
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,514 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,013
+46%since 2000
from $19,857 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
54.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.264
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,900
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$520
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
72.5%
−18.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.9% in 2000
8.4% rent
Vacancy rate
2.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
7.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+1%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score4.2%(42)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(959)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(9)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.2%(2)
Diversity Score3.9%(38)
Diversity Score
4
−8%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 28.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+92%since 2000
from 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% 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
1.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.8%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Female
48.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.5%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thompson, North Dakota?

Thompson, North Dakota has about 986 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Thompson, North Dakota earns about $78,173 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 $135,900, and the typical rent is about $520 a month.

How educated are people in Thompson, North Dakota?

About 32.5% 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 3.1% 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 58 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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