Thomson, Illinois Population 2022
Thomson is a city located in Carroll County Illinois. Thomson has a 2020 population of 545. Thomson is currently declining at a rate of -0.37% annually and its population has decreased by -7.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 592 in 2010.
The average household income in Thomson is $57,486 with a poverty rate of 13.33%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $785 per month, and the median house value is $115,800. The median age in Thomson is 45.9 years, 45 years for males, and 56.9 years for females.
Thomson Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Thomsonwas:
- White: 82.06%
- Black or African American: 14.50%
- Other race: 3.44%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Two or more races: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 430 | 82.06% |
| Black or African American | 76 | 14.50% |
| Some Other Race | 18 | 3.44% |
Thomson Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 186 | 2.02 | 71.5 |
| Married | 89 | 2.61 | 77.5 |
| Non Family | 77 | 1.06 | 68.8 |
| Female | 20 | 3.05 | 55 |
| Male | 0 | 0 |
2.66
Average Family Size
2.02
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8 | 1.83% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 68 | 15.53% |
| High School Graduate | 184 | 42.01% |
| Some College | 78 | 17.81% |
| Associates Degree | 13 | 2.97% |
| Bachelors Degree | 63 | 14.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 24 | 5.48% |
Thomson Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 344 | 304 | 66 |
| Black | 76 | 40 | 21 |
| Hispanic | 18 | 18 | |
| Other Race | 18 | 18 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 27.63%.
Thomson Language by Age
Thomson Language
94.57% of Thomson residents speak only English, while 5.43% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.65% of the population.
13.33%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.71%
Male Poverty Rate
12.20%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Thomson
The race most likely to be in poverty in Thomson is White, with 13.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Thomson is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.20%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.77%.
Thomson Marital Status
Marriage Rates
40.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.2%
Male Marriage Rate
54.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Thomson Married by Age and Sex
Thomson Marriage
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.
Thomson Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39 | 10.40% |
| Black | 21 | 27.63% |
Thomson Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.47%
Veteran Disability Rate
38.2%
Labor Force Participation
36.7%
Employment Rate
3.9%
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
57.82%
Born in Thomson
100.00%
Native Born
0.00%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
100.00% of Thomson residents were born in the United States, with 57.82% having been born in Illinois. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 545 | -2 | -0.37% |
| 2021 | 547 | -2 | -0.36% |
| 2020 | 549 | -2 | -0.36% |
| 2019 | 551 | -2 | -0.36% |
| 2018 | 553 | -6 | -1.07% |
| 2017 | 559 | -5 | -0.89% |
| 2016 | 564 | 0.00% | |
| 2015 | 564 | -5 | -0.88% |
| 2014 | 569 | -5 | -0.87% |
| 2013 | 574 | -7 | -1.20% |
| 2012 | 581 | -5 | -0.85% |
| 2011 | 586 | -6 | -1.01% |
| 2010 | 592 | 0.00% |