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Fort Thompson

South Dakota · 1,147 residents · 10.377 sq mi
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Fort Thompson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,159. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 228 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $150,000. At a median age of 22.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 37% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 22.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 165%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

1,147
−17%since 2000
from 1,375 in 2000
1990 – 2024
111 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 133 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
22.8
+13%since 2000
from 20.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Fort Thompson
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$47,159
+182%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $9,191 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$15,924
+295%since 2000
from $4,030 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.9%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
41.6%
−23.0 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.467
+6%since 2010
from 0.439 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Information2.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$150,000
+165%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$563
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $312 in 2000
US average: $1,442
39.2%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 27.4% in 2000
60.8% rent
12.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
15.2%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
35.6%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
3.2
−6%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic2.6%(36)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score38.1%(524)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.3%(49)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other95.1%(1,091)
Diversity Score11.7%(134)
12
−69%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.4%
+30.1 ptssince 2000
from 56.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.0 min
+20%since 2000
from 9.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
90.6%
+40.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
2.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
4.4%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
17.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

10.5%
−23.3 ptssince 2011
from 33.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
48.3%
−21.3 ptssince 2011
from 69.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
57.6%
+24.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
27.2%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

55.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
44.8%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
10.7%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
14.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2012
from 13.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
47.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2013
from 41.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
65.3%
+27.7 ptssince 2017
from 37.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
99.0%
+10.9 ptssince 2016
from 88.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Thompson, South Dakota?

Fort Thompson, South Dakota has about 1,147 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fort Thompson, South Dakota?

The typical household in Fort Thompson, South Dakota earns about $47,159 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Thompson, South Dakota expensive?

In Fort Thompson, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $150,000, and the typical rent is about $563 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Thompson, South Dakota?

About 7.2% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Thompson, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Thompson, South Dakota?

About 41.6% of people in Fort Thompson, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Thompson, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Thompson, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 65 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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