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 $94,944 with a poverty rate of 18.44%. The median age in Thompson town is 39.5 years: 37.4 years for males, and 42.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Thompson town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,247 | 62.08% |
| Black or African American | 2,227 | 13.49% |
| Two or more races | 1,753 | 10.62% |
| Other race | 1,389 | 8.41% |
| Asian | 756 | 4.58% |
| Native American | 135 | 0.82% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,206 | 2.54 | 50.4 | 49.6 |
| Non Family | 2,503 | 1.19 | 49.7 | 50.3 |
| Married | 2,169 | 3.78 | 65.7 | 34.3 |
| Female | 1,185 | 2.95 | 28.2 | 71.8 |
| Male | 349 | 3.11 | 35.8 | 64.2 |
3.37
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
50.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,360 | 11.91% |
| Associates Degree | 1,062 | 9.3% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,720 | 15.06% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,158 | 10.14% |
| High School Graduate | 3,476 | 30.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 959 | 8.4% |
| Some College | 1,683 | 14.74% |
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 | 6,291 | 5,409 | 2,066 |
| Hispanic | 2,750 | 1,846 | 369 |
| Black | 1,662 | 1,406 | 322 |
| Other Race | 1,083 | 529 | 129 |
| 2+ Races | 836 | 705 | 95 |
| Asian | 425 | 231 | 116 |
| Native American | 99 | 23 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 85.98%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 32.84%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,156 | $65,694 | $32,242 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,386 | $63,679 | $75,536 |
| High School Graduate | $36,950 | $40,840 | $35,313 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,413 | $0 | $25,700 |
| Overall | $40,178 | $44,546 | $35,567 |
| Some College | $40,769 | $46,154 | $36,615 |
$40,178
Average Earnings
$44,546
Average Male
$35,567
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
73.2% of Thompson town residents speak only English, while 26.8% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.45% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,532 | 1,394 | 16.34% |
| Hispanic | 4,125 | 850 | 20.61% |
| Black | 2,161 | 590 | 27.3% |
| Multiple | 1,715 | 541 | 31.55% |
| Other | 1,366 | 166 | 12.15% |
| Asian | 733 | 31 | 4.23% |
| Native | 135 | 16 | 11.85% |
18.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.76%
Male Poverty Rate
24.67%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Thompson town is Multiple, with 31.55% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Thompson town is Asian, with 4.23% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.98%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.95%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.97%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.26% |
| High School | 17.24% |
| Some College | 15.15% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.96% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 19.77% |
| Male Unemployed | 13.71% |
| Female Employed | 13.23% |
| Male Employed | 5.76% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,686 | $114,281 |
| Households | $61,029 | $94,944 |
| Married Families | $102,090 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,179 | $59,823 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.6%
Male Marriage Rate
40.3%
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
747
Number of Veterans
733
Male Veterans
14
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 308 |
| Second Gulf War | 135 |
| Korea | 78 |
| First Gulf War | 28 |
| World War II | 20 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 257 |
| 75+ | 247 |
| 18 to 34 | 126 |
| 55 to 64 | 86 |
| 35 to 54 | 31 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 454 | 5.6% |
| Black | 262 | 14.15% |
| Hispanic | 78 | 2.39% |
| 2+ Races | 31 | 3.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.35%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.68%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60%
Labor Force Participation
54.7%
Employment Rate
8.8%
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
70.72%
Born in Thompson town
88.3%
Native Born
11.7%
Foreign Born
5.65%
Non Citizen
6.06%
Naturalized
88.3% of Thompson town residents were born in the United States, with 70.72% having been born in New York. 5.65% 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% |