State
County
Land Area (mi²)
2.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)
224.40/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.36% (-2)
Growth Since 2010
-7.29% (-43)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Thomson, Illinois Population 2021
547
Thomson is a city located in Carroll County Illinois. With a 2020 population of 547, it is the 836th largest city in Illinois and the 12928th largest city in the United States . Thomson is currently declining at a rate of -0.36% annually and its population has decreased by -7.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 590 in 2010. Thomson reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 2 miles, Thomson has a population density of 224 people per square mile.
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%
The current population of Thomson, Illinois is 547 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 551.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 590.
Thomson, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 430 | 82.06% |
| Black or African American | 76 | 14.50% |
| Some Other Race | 18 | 3.44% |
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Thomson Population by Race
Thomson Population Pyramid $2021
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Thomson Population by Age
Thomson Households and Families
| 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
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Thomson Households by Type
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| 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% |
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Thomson Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Thomson Educational Attainment by Race
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| 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 Educational Attainment by Race
Thomson Earnings by Educational Attainment
Thomson Language by Age
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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.
Thomson Language
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 White, with 13.33% 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 Poverty
Thomson Poverty Rate by Education
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
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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
Thomson Marital Status
Thomson Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39 | 10.40% |
| Black | 21 | 27.63% |
Thomson Veterans by Race
Thomson Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.47%
Veteran Disability Rate
Thomson Veterans by Education
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38.2%
Labor Force Participation
36.7%
Employment Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
Thomson Employment by Age
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Thomson Employment by Race
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Thomson Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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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.
Thomson Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |