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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Thompsontown

Pennsylvania · 590 residents · 0.326 sq mi
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Thompsontown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,934. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 121 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $49,600. With a median age of 40.0, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 31% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

590
−17%vs 2000
vs 711 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,810 / sq mi
−17%vs 2000
vs 2,181 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
40.0
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 40.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4825816807788771990201020202024Thompsontown
2024515
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,934
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $28,750 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$13,311
−25%vs 2000
vs $17,663 in 2000
US average: $14,340
12.4%
+4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$49,600
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $75,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$253
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $391 in 2000
US average: $450
60.5%
+9.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 51.1% in 2000
39.5% rent
2.5
−6%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(707)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.1%(7)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(590)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%vs 2000
vs 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.5%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
64.2%
−15.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.9%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.9 min
+5%vs 2000
vs 27.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thompsontown, Pennsylvania?

Thompsontown, Pennsylvania has about 590 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Thompsontown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Thompsontown, Pennsylvania earns about $19,934 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Thompsontown, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Thompsontown, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $49,600, and the typical rent is about $253 a month.

How educated are people in Thompsontown, Pennsylvania?

About 7.5% of adults age 25 and over in Thompsontown, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Thompsontown, Pennsylvania?

About 12.4% of people in Thompsontown, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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