Fort Thompson is a CDP located in Buffalo County, South Dakota. Fort Thompson has a 2025 population of 1,126. Fort Thompson is currently declining at a rate of -0.88% annually and its population has decreased by -11.69% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,275 in 2020.
The average household income in Fort Thompson is $46,555 with a poverty rate of 40.5%.The median age in Fort Thompson is 29.6 years: 32.1 years for males, and 29.5 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Fort Thompson includes 94.44% Native American, 3.79% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
Native American | 1,071 | 94.44% |
White | 43 | 3.79% |
Two or more races | 20 | 1.76% |
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Never Married
Fort Thompson's average per capita income is $33,445. Household income levels show a median of $45,313. The poverty rate stands at 40.5%.
Name | Median | Mean |
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Married Families | $81,250 | - |
Families | $51,000 | $50,752 |
Households | $45,313 | $46,555 |
Non Families | $12,222 | $31,945 |
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