Good Thunder, MN Demographics

A map of Good Thunder's Population by Race

Good Thunder, Minnesota has an estimated population of 456, a large decrease from the 560 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.7% White, 3.9% Hispanic, 3.1% Multiracial, 1.3% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Good Thunder, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Good Thunder is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Minnesota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Good Thunder, that probability was 15.4% in 2020 and 15.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Good Thunder is ranked the 523rd most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Good Thunder was ranked the 476th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Good Thunder's White Population

418 residents of Good Thunder, or 91.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Good Thunder is significantly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Good Thunder ranks 351st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Good Thunder's White population has declined by an estimated 18.7%. White residents' share of Good Thunder's population has remained roughly unchanged at 91.7%.

Good Thunder is more White than neighboring Mapleton (84.7% White). Good Thunder is less White than neighboring Vernon Center (97% White), Garden City (94.8% White), and Skyline (96.4% White).

Good Thunder's Black Population

6 residents of Good Thunder, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Good Thunder is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Good Thunder ranks 599th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Good Thunder's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 6. Black residents' share of Good Thunder's population has increased from 0.0% to 1.3%.

Good Thunder is more Black than neighboring Vernon Center (0.9% Black), Garden City (0% Black), Skyline (0% Black), and Mapleton (0.3% Black). Good Thunder is less Black than neighboring Amboy (2.5% Black).

Good Thunder's Asian Population

0 residents of Good Thunder, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Good Thunder is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Good Thunder ranks 471st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Good Thunder's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Good Thunder's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Good Thunder is less Asian than neighboring Skyline (1% Asian), and Mapleton (0.2% Asian).

Good Thunder's Hispanic Population

18 residents of Good Thunder, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Good Thunder is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Good Thunder ranks 669th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Good Thunder's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Good Thunder's population has increased from 1.6% to 3.9%.

Good Thunder is more Hispanic than neighboring Vernon Center (1.2% Hispanic), Garden City (0% Hispanic), and Skyline (1.6% Hispanic). Good Thunder is less Hispanic than neighboring Mapleton (7.8% Hispanic), and Amboy (5.5% Hispanic).

Good Thunder's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Good Thunder, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Good Thunder is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Good Thunder ranks 621st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Good Thunder's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Good Thunder's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Good Thunder is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mapleton (0.9% Native American/Other).

Good Thunder's Multiracial Population

14 residents of Good Thunder, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Good Thunder is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Good Thunder ranks 108th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Good Thunder's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 57.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Good Thunder's population has decreased from 5.9% to 3.1%.

Good Thunder is more Multiracial than neighboring Vernon Center (0.9% Multiracial), Skyline (1% Multiracial), and Amboy (0.3% Multiracial). Good Thunder is less Multiracial than neighboring Garden City (5.2% Multiracial), and Mapleton (6.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.