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Fort Thompson

South Dakota · 1,224 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 $16,563. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 23.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 48.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 72% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 23.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
45% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,224
−11%since 2000
from 1,375 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
118 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 133 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
23.4
+16%since 2000
from 20.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Fort Thompson
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$16,563
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $9,191 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$8,724
+116%since 2000
from $4,030 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
48.3%
−16.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$427
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $312 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
44.6%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 27.4% in 2000
55.4% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic3.8%(46)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other93.6%(1,145)
Diversity Score10.1%(123)
Diversity Score
10
−74%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.2%
+19.9 ptssince 2000
from 56.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.9 min
+41%since 2000
from 9.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.8%
+22.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
24.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
29.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 33.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.8%
−16.8 ptssince 2011
from 69.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.1%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
45.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2013
from 41.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Thompson, South Dakota?

Fort Thompson, South Dakota has about 1,224 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fort Thompson, South Dakota earns about $16,563 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 typical rent is about $427 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Thompson, South Dakota?

About 5.7% 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 48.3% 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 142 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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