Thomson is a village located in Carroll County Illinois. Thomson has a 2024 population of 1,597. Thomson is currently declining at a rate of -0.25% annually and its population has decreased by -0.87% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,611 in 2020.
The average household income in Thomson is $72,434 with a poverty rate of 14.47%. The median age in Thomson is 39.4 years: 38.6 years for males, and 56.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Thomson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 782 | 60.9% |
| Black or African American | 450 | 35.05% |
| Native American | 29 | 2.26% |
| Two or more races | 20 | 1.56% |
| Other race | 3 | 0.23% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Native American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 214 | 2.18 | 75.2 | 24.8 |
| Married | 100 | 2.45 | 98 | 2 |
| Non Family | 71 | 1.25 | 50.7 | 49.3 |
| Female | 23 | 2.96 | 30.4 | 69.6 |
| Male | 20 | 3.2 | 100 | 0 |
2.49
Average Family Size
2.18
Average Household Size
75.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 229 | 19.56% |
| Associates Degree | 63 | 5.38% |
| Bachelors Degree | 48 | 4.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 30 | 2.56% |
| High School Graduate | 443 | 37.83% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 118 | 10.08% |
| Some College | 240 | 20.5% |
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 | 549 | 497 | 71 |
| Black | 446 | 198 | 7 |
| Hispanic | 153 | 103 | 0 |
| Native American | 29 | 22 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| Other Race | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 12.93%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $55,833 | $0 | $55,417 |
| High School Graduate | $32,083 | $0 | $31,667 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,194 | $41,250 | $35,000 |
| Some College | $41,806 | $41,250 | $43,333 |
$38,194
Average Earnings
$41,250
Average Male
$35,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.12% of Thomson residents speak only English, while 11.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 443 | 67 | 15.12% |
14.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.88%
Male Poverty Rate
9.35%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Thomson is White, with 15.12% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Thomson is White, with 15.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.3%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.59%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 63.16% |
| High School | 16.25% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.82% |
| Some College | 1.87% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 75% |
| Male Employed | 13.08% |
| Female Employed | 5.41% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,063 | $86,561 |
| Households | $67,500 | $72,434 |
| Married Families | $74,583 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,614 | $35,852 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
19.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
14.1%
Male Marriage Rate
49.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
79
Number of Veterans
73
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 25 |
| First Gulf War | 22 |
| Second Gulf War | 21 |
| Korea | 7 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 31 |
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
| 65 to 74 | 17 |
| 75+ | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 65 | 8.99% |
| Black | 14 | 3.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.47%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.95%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
20.6%
Labor Force Participation
19.6%
Employment Rate
4.7%
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
40.81%
Born in Thomson
97.43%
Native Born
2.57%
Foreign Born
1.64%
Non Citizen
0.93%
Naturalized
97.43% of Thomson residents were born in the United States, with 40.81% having been born in Illinois. 1.64% 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 | 1,581 | -3 | -0.19% |
| 2028 | 1,584 | -3 | -0.19% |
| 2027 | 1,587 | -4 | -0.25% |
| 2026 | 1,591 | -3 | -0.19% |
| 2025 | 1,594 | -3 | -0.19% |
| 2024 | 1,597 | -4 | -0.25% |
| 2023 | 1,601 | -3 | -0.19% |
| 2022 | 1,604 | -4 | -0.25% |
| 2021 | 1,608 | -3 | -0.19% |
| 2020 | 1,611 | 1,059 | 191.85% |
| 2019 | 552 | -2 | -0.36% |
| 2018 | 554 | -5 | -0.89% |
| 2017 | 559 | -5 | -0.89% |
| 2016 | 564 | 1 | 0.18% |
| 2015 | 563 | -6 | -1.05% |
| 2014 | 569 | -5 | -0.87% |
| 2013 | 574 | -7 | -1.2% |
| 2012 | 581 | -5 | -0.85% |
| 2011 | 586 | -6 | -1.01% |
| 2010 | 592 | 0 | 0% |