Thompson, North Dakota
Thompson: City in North Dakota, United States
About
Thompson is a city located in the county of Grand Forks in the U.S. state of North Dakota. Its population at the 2010 census was 986 and a population density of 824 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,027 inhabitants.
The city was created 143 years ago in 1880.
Quick Facts about Thompson
| Population : | 1,027 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Dakota (United States) |
| County : | Grand Forks County |
| Postal code : | 58278 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 701 |
| Area : | 1.2 km2 |
| Altitude : | 873 feet / 266 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1881 (143 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 20:31:25 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 858 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 3.99% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Thompson is located at 47°46'25"N 97°6'35"W (47.7735900, -97.1098000).
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Official website of Thompson
Demographics
The population of Thompson increased by 3.99% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 986 | - | census |
| 2011 | 986 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 998 | 1.2% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,017 | 1.87% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,001 | -1.6% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 995 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,002 | 0.7% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,012 | 0.99% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,014 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,021 | 0.69% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,027 | 0.58% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 7,596 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 7,386 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 2.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 7,290 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 7,401 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 18.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 54.2% |
| White only, percent : | 83.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 12.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 13.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 73.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 332 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 19.4% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 85.7% |
Thompson zip code is 58278.
County name: Grand Forks, County
fips: 38035
Norton, Thompson
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 85.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $492,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $3,191 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $1,306 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,847 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,541 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.90 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 91.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 95.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 94.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 94.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 46.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 6,357 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 87,301 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 132,282 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $17,166 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $128,093 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $51,232 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 2.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 989 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 578 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 371 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 247 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 725 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 34 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 938 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,358.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2.20 |
Schools in Thompson
College & universities near Thompson, ND
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200110 | Josef's School of Hair Skin & Body-Grand Forks | Grand Forks (ND) | 58201 |
| 200280 | University of North Dakota | Grand Forks (ND) | 58202-8193 |
| 200226 | Mayville State University | Mayville (ND) | 58257-1299 |
| 174075 | University of Minnesota-Crookston | Crookston (MN) | 56716-5001 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Thompson, ND
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GFK | Grand Forks | 5555 DeMers Avenue | RAIL |
| FAR | Fargo | 420 4th Street North | RAIL |
Post offices near Thompson
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Thompson Post Office | Thompson (ND) | 58278 |
| Reynold Post Office | Reynolds (ND) | 58275 |
| Grand Fork Post Office | Grand Forks (ND) | 58201 |
| East Grand Fork Post Office | East Grand Forks (MN) | 56721 |
| Buxton Post Office | Buxton (ND) | 58218 |
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Other cities in Grand Forks County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Grand Forks County , ND.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Mekinock | 2,387 | Township in Grand Forks County, North Dakota |
| Emerado | 461 | Human settlement in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, United States of America |
| Grand Forks | 399 | City in North Dakota, United States |
| Manvel | 372 | Human settlement in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, United States of America |
| Arvilla | 329 | Township in Grand Forks County, North Dakota |
| Northwood | 139 | Human settlement in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, United States of America |
| Inkster | 132 | Township in Grand Forks County, North Dakota |
| Larimore | 114 | City in North Dakota |
| Johnstown | 80 | Human settlement in North Dakota, United States of America |
| Gilby | 75 | Township in Grand Forks County, North Dakota |
| Niagara | 69 | Human settlement in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, United States of America |
| Logan Center | 41 | Township in Grand Forks County, North Dakota |
Distance to Other Cities
Thompson distances to largest North Dakota cities
