Fort Thompson, South Dakota Population 2022
Fort Thompson is a city located in Buffalo County South Dakota. Fort Thompson has a 2020 population of 1,212. Fort Thompson is currently declining at a rate of -0.49% annually and its population has decreased by -0.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,224 in 2010.
The average household income in Fort Thompson is $34,411 with a poverty rate of 48.34%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $427 per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in Fort Thompson is 25.7 years, 21.2 years for males, and 29.1 years for females.
Fort Thompson Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fort Thompsonwas:
- Native American: 97.73%
- White: 1.33%
- Two or more races: 0.71%
- Black or African American: 0.24%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17 | 1.33% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.24% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,246 | 97.73% |
| Two or More Races | 9 | 0.71% |
Fort Thompson Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 330 | 3.86 | 40.6 |
| Married | 78 | 4.83 | 29.5 |
| Male | 46 | 5.83 | 43.5 |
| Female | 106 | 4.91 | 36.8 |
| Non Family | 100 | 1.1 | 52 |
4.67
Average Family Size
3.86
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22 | 3.42% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 131 | 20.34% |
| High School Graduate | 268 | 41.61% |
| Some College | 137 | 21.27% |
| Associates Degree | 49 | 7.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 32 | 4.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 5 | 0.78% |
Fort Thompson Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 17 | 17 | 8 |
| Native American | 621 | 468 | 29 |
| Black | 3 | 3 | |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 3 | |
| Hispanic | 26 | 26 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 47.06%.
Fort Thompson Language by Age
Fort Thompson Language
92.09% of Fort Thompson residents speak only English, while 7.91% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 7.91% of the population.
Fort Thompson Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 1,235 | 602 | 48.74% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Multiple | 9 | 9 | 100.00% |
| Hispanic | 56 | 17 | 30.36% |
48.34%
Overall Poverty Rate
45.54%
Male Poverty Rate
51.10%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Fort Thompson
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fort Thompson is Native, with 48.74% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fort Thompson is Hispanic, with 30.36% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 13.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 41.96%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 56.94%.
Fort Thompson Marital Status
Marriage Rates
27.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
28.8%
Male Marriage Rate
26.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Fort Thompson Married by Age and Sex
Fort Thompson Marriage
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 Over 65.
Fort Thompson Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 58 | 7.40% |
Fort Thompson Veterans by Education
29.31%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
52.8%
Labor Force Participation
37.4%
Employment Rate
29.1%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
93.73%
Born in Fort Thompson
100.00%
Native Born
0.00%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
100.00% of Fort Thompson residents were born in the United States, with 93.73% having been born in South Dakota. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,282 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 1,276 | -6 | -0.47% |
| 2012 | 1,270 | -6 | -0.47% |
| 2013 | 1,264 | -6 | -0.47% |
| 2014 | 1,258 | -6 | -0.47% |
| 2015 | 1,252 | -6 | -0.48% |
| 2016 | 1,246 | -6 | -0.48% |
| 2017 | 1,240 | -6 | -0.48% |
| 2018 | 1,234 | -6 | -0.48% |
| 2019 | 1,228 | -6 | -0.49% |
| 2020 | 1,224 | -4 | -0.33% |
| 2021 | 1,218 | -6 | -0.49% |
| 2022 | 1,212 | -6 | -0.49% |