Thomson, Illinois Population 2022
Thomson is a city located in Carroll County Illinois. With a 2020 population of 1,814, it is the 517th largest city in Illinois and the 11478th largest city in the United States. Thomson is currently growing at a rate of 5.96% annually and its population has increased by 12.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,610 in 2020. Spanning over 2 miles, Thomson has a population density of 744 people per square mile.
The average household income in Thomson is $57,486 with a poverty rate of 11.11%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $728 per month, and the median house value is $118,800. 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: 100.00%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
- Two or more races: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 369 | 100.00% |
Thomson Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 190 | 1.94 | 69.5 |
| Married | 100 | 2.27 | 81 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | |
| Female | 27 | 2.78 | 44.4 |
| Non Family | 63 | 1.06 | 61.9 |
2.35
Average Family Size
1.94
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3 | 1.07% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 19 | 6.79% |
| High School Graduate | 126 | 45.00% |
| Some College | 50 | 17.86% |
| Associates Degree | 9 | 3.21% |
| Bachelors Degree | 45 | 16.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 28 | 10.00% |
Thomson Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 280 | 258 | 73 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.14%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 26.07%.
Thomson Language by Age
Thomson Language
98.34% of Thomson residents speak only English, while 1.66% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.11% of the population.
11.11%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.40%
Male Poverty Rate
11.73%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Thomson
The race most likely to be in poverty in Thomson is White, with 11.11% 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 3.70%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.42%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.48%.
Thomson Marital Status
Marriage Rates
62.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
69.5%
Male Marriage Rate
56.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Thomson Married by Age and Sex
Thomson Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Thomson Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39 | 12.04% |
Thomson Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.64%
Veteran Disability Rate
59.5%
Labor Force Participation
57.4%
Employment Rate
3.6%
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
53.39%
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 53.39% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 590 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 692 | 102 | 17.29% |
| 2012 | 794 | 102 | 14.74% |
| 2013 | 896 | 102 | 12.85% |
| 2014 | 998 | 102 | 11.38% |
| 2015 | 1,100 | 102 | 10.22% |
| 2016 | 1,202 | 102 | 9.27% |
| 2017 | 1,304 | 102 | 8.49% |
| 2018 | 1,406 | 102 | 7.82% |
| 2019 | 1,508 | 102 | 7.25% |
| 2020 | 1,610 | 102 | 6.76% |
| 2021 | 1,712 | 102 | 6.34% |
| 2022 | 1,814 | 102 | 5.96% |