Thomson township is located in Carlton County Minnesota. Thomson township has a 2024 population of 5,576. Thomson township is currently declining at a rate of -0.05% annually but its population has increased by 2.01% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,466 in 2020.
The average household income in Thomson township is $132,738 with a poverty rate of 4.89%. The median age in Thomson township is 43.8 years: 38.2 years for males, and 46.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Thomson township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,302 | 96.65% |
| Two or more races | 134 | 2.44% |
| Black or African American | 37 | 0.67% |
| Other race | 11 | 0.2% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.04% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,137 | 2.56 | 95.6 | 4.4 |
| Married | 1,389 | 2.9 | 97.8 | 2.2 |
| Non Family | 420 | 1.12 | 88.6 | 11.4 |
| Female | 287 | 2.96 | 94.4 | 5.6 |
| Male | 41 | 3.2 | 100 | 0 |
2.84
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
95.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 24 | 0.6% |
| Associates Degree | 622 | 15.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,066 | 26.64% |
| Graduate Degree | 766 | 19.14% |
| High School Graduate | 753 | 18.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 771 | 19.27% |
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 | 3,904 | 3,880 | 1,771 |
| 2+ Races | 84 | 84 | 50 |
| Other Race | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Hispanic | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,000 | $80,274 | $48,281 |
| Graduate Degree | $78,431 | $80,429 | $78,112 |
| High School Graduate | $46,047 | $62,938 | $33,266 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $68,189 | $73,295 | $49,577 |
| Some College | $57,964 | $69,677 | $41,383 |
$68,189
Average Earnings
$73,295
Average Male
$49,577
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.37% of Thomson township residents speak only English, while 1.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 0.87% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,302 | 267 | 5.04% |
| Black | 37 | 1 | 2.7% |
4.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.48%
Male Poverty Rate
6.5%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Thomson township is White, with 5.04% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Thomson township is Black, with 2.7% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.04%. Among those working part-time, it was 2%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 5.2%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.33% |
| High School | 3.05% |
| Some College | 2.15% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.91% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 3.06% |
| Male Employed | 0.06% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $117,784 | $138,909 |
| Households | $111,139 | $132,738 |
| Married Families | $127,380 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $71,250 | $84,773 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
63.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.0%
Male Marriage Rate
68.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
343
Number of Veterans
315
Male Veterans
28
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 129 |
| Vietnam | 115 |
| First Gulf War | 45 |
| Korea | 14 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 134 |
| 65 to 74 | 111 |
| 75+ | 47 |
| 55 to 64 | 27 |
| 18 to 34 | 24 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 314 | 7.56% |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 34.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.4%
Labor Force Participation
67.9%
Employment Rate
2.1%
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
83.65%
Born in Thomson township
99.27%
Native Born
0.73%
Foreign Born
0.53%
Non Citizen
0.2%
Naturalized
99.27% of Thomson township residents were born in the United States, with 83.65% having been born in Minnesota. 0.53% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,561 | -3 | -0.05% |
| 2028 | 5,564 | -3 | -0.05% |
| 2027 | 5,567 | -3 | -0.05% |
| 2026 | 5,570 | -3 | -0.05% |
| 2025 | 5,573 | -3 | -0.05% |
| 2024 | 5,576 | -3 | -0.05% |
| 2023 | 5,579 | -3 | -0.05% |
| 2022 | 5,582 | 73 | 1.33% |
| 2021 | 5,509 | 43 | 0.79% |
| 2020 | 5,466 | 280 | 5.4% |
| 2019 | 5,186 | 19 | 0.37% |
| 2018 | 5,167 | 56 | 1.1% |
| 2017 | 5,111 | 22 | 0.43% |
| 2016 | 5,089 | 45 | 0.89% |
| 2015 | 5,044 | 34 | 0.68% |
| 2014 | 5,010 | 22 | 0.44% |
| 2013 | 4,988 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2012 | 4,987 | -21 | -0.42% |
| 2011 | 5,008 | 5 | 0.1% |
| 2010 | 5,003 | 0 | 0% |