Thompson town is located in Sullivan County New York. Thompson town has a 2024 population of 16,615. Thompson town is currently declining at a rate of -0.36% annually but its population has increased by 0.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,551 in 2020.
The average household income in Thompson town is $95,858 with a poverty rate of 20.46%. The median age in Thompson town is 39.7 years: 37.6 years for males, and 41.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Thompson town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,505 | 57.21% |
| Two or more races | 2,264 | 13.63% |
| Black or African American | 2,207 | 13.28% |
| Other race | 1,683 | 10.13% |
| Asian | 847 | 5.1% |
| Native American | 108 | 0.65% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,422 | 2.47 | 49.9 | 50.1 |
| Non Family | 2,777 | 1.2 | 40.3 | 59.7 |
| Married | 2,170 | 3.47 | 74.1 | 25.9 |
| Female | 1,204 | 3.24 | 27.9 | 72.1 |
| Male | 271 | 4.16 | 52.8 | 47.2 |
3.31
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
49.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,288 | 11.42% |
| Associates Degree | 1,152 | 10.21% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,058 | 18.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,188 | 10.53% |
| High School Graduate | 3,164 | 28.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 794 | 7.04% |
| Some College | 1,637 | 14.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,133 | 5,360 | 2,051 |
| Hispanic | 2,879 | 2,015 | 529 |
| Black | 1,469 | 1,262 | 436 |
| 2+ Races | 1,325 | 1,010 | 313 |
| Other Race | 1,144 | 732 | 121 |
| Asian | 467 | 301 | 181 |
| Native American | 74 | 18 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 87.4%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 38.76%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,909 | $49,609 | $44,018 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,089 | $72,232 | $80,977 |
| High School Graduate | $38,459 | $42,365 | $29,805 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,718 | $0 | $25,743 |
| Overall | $40,653 | $44,800 | $37,255 |
| Some College | $41,108 | $45,237 | $37,438 |
$40,653
Average Earnings
$44,800
Average Male
$37,255
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
70.54% of Thompson town residents speak only English, while 29.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 18.14% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,225 | 1,434 | 17.43% |
| Hispanic | 4,350 | 907 | 20.85% |
| Black | 2,125 | 782 | 36.8% |
| Multiple | 2,232 | 666 | 29.84% |
| Other | 1,570 | 272 | 17.32% |
| Asian | 782 | 17 | 2.17% |
| Native | 108 | 15 | 13.89% |
20.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.19%
Male Poverty Rate
23.85%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Thompson town is Black, with 36.8% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Thompson town is Asian, with 2.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.09%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.1%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.96% |
| High School | 23.87% |
| Some College | 12% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.46% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 10.57% |
| Male Employed | 6.8% |
| Female Unemployed | 4.42% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $82,269 | $121,710 |
| Households | $62,704 | $95,858 |
| Married Families | $111,857 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,117 | $56,172 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.7%
Male Marriage Rate
38.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
733
Number of Veterans
670
Male Veterans
63
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 288 |
| Second Gulf War | 170 |
| Korea | 69 |
| First Gulf War | 60 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 287 |
| 65 to 74 | 180 |
| 18 to 34 | 149 |
| 55 to 64 | 79 |
| 35 to 54 | 38 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 510 | 6.65% |
| Black | 194 | 11.09% |
| Hispanic | 69 | 1.96% |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 1.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.51%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.2%
Labor Force Participation
58.7%
Employment Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
69.42%
Born in Thompson town
86.4%
Native Born
13.6%
Foreign Born
5.41%
Non Citizen
8.19%
Naturalized
86.4% of Thompson town residents were born in the United States, with 69.42% having been born in New York. 5.41% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 16,315 | -60 | -0.37% |
| 2028 | 16,375 | -60 | -0.37% |
| 2027 | 16,435 | -60 | -0.36% |
| 2026 | 16,495 | -60 | -0.36% |
| 2025 | 16,555 | -60 | -0.36% |
| 2024 | 16,615 | -60 | -0.36% |
| 2023 | 16,675 | -60 | -0.36% |
| 2022 | 16,735 | -71 | -0.42% |
| 2021 | 16,806 | 255 | 1.54% |
| 2020 | 16,551 | 1,519 | 10.11% |
| 2019 | 15,032 | 27 | 0.18% |
| 2018 | 15,005 | 86 | 0.58% |
| 2017 | 14,919 | 21 | 0.14% |
| 2016 | 14,898 | 31 | 0.21% |
| 2015 | 14,867 | -100 | -0.67% |
| 2014 | 14,967 | -237 | -1.56% |
| 2013 | 15,204 | 5 | 0.03% |
| 2012 | 15,199 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 15,199 | -102 | -0.67% |
| 2010 | 15,301 | 0 | 0% |