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Thompson

Pennsylvania · 254 residents · 0.512 sq mi
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Thompson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,250. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 45 residents. 19% 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 $97,100. Households here earn about 27% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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
254
−15%since 2000
from 299 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
496 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 584 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
+11%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2432773113443781990201020202024Thompson
2024327
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,250
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,136
+86%since 2000
from $11,896 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.7%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 25.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade13%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance10.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services5.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Information2.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,100
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$740
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
29.7% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−15%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(287)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.9%(3)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(231)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(3)
Diversity Score6.5%(17)
Diversity Score
7
+655%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
−8%since 2000
from 26.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 17.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.3%
+12.2 ptssince 2011
from 52.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.8%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
41.5%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−88.5 ptssince 2013
from 95.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thompson, Pennsylvania?

Thompson, Pennsylvania has about 254 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Thompson, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Thompson, Pennsylvania earns about $46,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Thompson, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Thompson, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $97,100, and the typical rent is about $740 a month.

How educated are people in Thompson, Pennsylvania?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in Thompson, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Thompson, Pennsylvania?

About 20.3% of people in Thompson, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Thompson, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Thompson, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 28 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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