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Thompson's Station

Tennessee · 7,485 residents · 23.086 sq mi
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Thompson's Station is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $95,386. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 6,202 residents. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $425,100. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents. Households here earn about 74% more than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,485
+483%since 2000
from 1,283 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
324 / sq mi
+483%since 2000
from 56 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.7
−4%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
5823K5K7K9K2000201020202024Thompson's Station
20248K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,386
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,185
+83%since 2000
from $24,143 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.4%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services24.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration22.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$425,100
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $175,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,790
+134%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $508 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.8% in 2000
15.2% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+70%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(1,145)
Black7%(90)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(33)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.5%(301)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86%(6,438)
Black2.6%(191)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(397)
Asian1.7%(126)
Other6.5%(490)
Diversity Score35.3%(2,643)
Diversity Score
35
+50%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.8%
+32.4 ptssince 2000
from 25.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.6%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+43%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 73.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.2%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
44.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−89.7 ptssince 2013
from 94.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thompson's Station, Tennessee?

Thompson's Station, Tennessee has about 7,485 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Thompson's Station, Tennessee?

The typical household in Thompson's Station, Tennessee earns about $95,386 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Thompson's Station, Tennessee expensive?

In Thompson's Station, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $425,100, and the typical rent is about $1,790 a month.

How educated are people in Thompson's Station, Tennessee?

About 57.8% of adults age 25 and over in Thompson's Station, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Thompson's Station, Tennessee?

About 5.1% of people in Thompson's Station, Tennessee 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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