Thompson, Connecticut
Thompson: Town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States
About
Thompson is a town located in the county of Windham in the U.S. state of Connecticut. Its population at the 2010 census was 9,458 and a population density of 194 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 9,371 inhabitants.
The town was created 239 years ago in 1784.
Quick Facts about Thompson
| Population : | 9,371 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Connecticut (United States) |
| County : | Windham County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 860 |
| Area : | 48.7 km2 |
| Altitude : | 594 feet / 181, 143 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1785 (239 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 09:20:28 (19th April 2024) |
| Postal code : | 06277 |
| Density : | 192 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.93% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Thompson is located at 41°57'31"N 71°51'45"W (41.9587100, -71.8625700).
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- Official Website
Official website of Thompson
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Thompson decreased by 0.93% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 9,458 | - | census |
| 2011 | 9,459 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 9,422 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,393 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 9,335 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,323 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,307 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 9,329 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 9,401 | 0.77% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 9,379 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 9,371 | -0.09% | estimation process |
People born in Thompson (13)
People born in Thompson, including United States Army general, military Governor of Puerto Rico, first military Governor of the Panama Canal Zone George Whitefield Davis, politician Augustine Lonergan, politician James Brown Mason, .
List
- Simon Larned (American politician) he was born in 03/08/1753
- Andrew Mamedoff (American RAF World War II pilot) he was born in 12/08/1912
- General Stafford (Major League Baseball player) he was born in 30/01/1868
- James M. Munyon (American homeopath) he was born in 03/08/1848
- John E. Tourtellotte (American architect) he was born in 22/02/1869
- Ossian Everett Mills (Fraternity founder) he was born in 16/02/1856
- Pat Maloney (American baseball player) he was born in 19/01/1888
- C. C. Stroud he was born in 26/10/1870
- Emma Shaw Colcleugh (American journalist, lecturer, traveler, and collector) she was born in 03/09/1846
- Marietta Stanley Case (American author and temperance advocate) she was born in 22/08/1845
Schools in Thompson
College & universities near Thompson, CT
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 167260 | Nichols College | Dudley (MA) | 01571-5000 |
Stations (29)
Amtrak & bus stations near Thompson, CT
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOR | Union Station | 2 Washington Square | RAIL |
| PVD | Providence station | 100 Gaspee Street | RAIL |
| FRA | Framingham station | 417 Waverly St. | RAIL |
| FOX | Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut | 39 Norwich Westerley Rd. | BUS |
| KIN | Kingston station | 1 Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
Post offices near Thompson
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Grosvenor Dal Post Office | Grosvenor Dale (CT) | 06246 |
Other places with the same name (7)
- Thompson , New York town in Sullivan County, New York, United States with a population of 15,082 people.
- Thompson , Ohio city in Geauga County, Ohio, United States of America with a population of 1,371 people.
- Thompson , North Dakota city in North Dakota, United States with a population of 1,027 people.
- Thompson , Michigan township in Schoolcraft County, Michigan with a population of 761 people.
- Thompson , Iowa city in Winnebago County, Iowa, United States with a population of 466 people.
- Thompson , Pennsylvania borough of Pennsylvania with a population of 267 people.
Other cities in Windham County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Windham County , CT. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Windham | 24,463 | Town in Connecticut |
| Willimantic | 17,737 | Town in the U. |
| Killingly Center | 17,282 | City in Windham County, Connecticut, United States of America |
| Plainfield | 15,084 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| Putnam | 9,372 | Town in Connecticut |
| Brooklyn | 8,280 | Town in Connecticut |
| Woodstock | 7,834 | Town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States |
| Canterbury | 5,088 | Town in Connecticut, USA |
| Ashford | 4,246 | Town of the United States |
| Pomfret | 4,196 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| Danielson | 4,006 | Borough in the town of Killingly in Windham County, Connecticut, United States |
| Sterling | 3,764 | Town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States |
| Moosup | 3,231 | Census designated place |
| Chaplin | 2,232 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| Hampton | 1,841 | City in Connecticut |
| Eastford | 1,800 | Human settlement in Windham County, Connecticut, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Thompson distances to largest Connecticut cities
