Thompson, ND Demographics

A map of Thompson's Population by Race

Thompson, North Dakota has an estimated population of 1,138, an increase from the 1,101 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.0% White, 4.8% Multiracial, 0.6% Hispanic, 0.3% Asian, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Thompson, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Thompson has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Dakota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Thompson, that probability was 16.5% in 2020 and 11.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Thompson is ranked the 47th most populous place in North Dakota, out of 406 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). Thompson was ranked the 50th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Thompson's White Population

1,070 residents of Thompson, or 94.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Thompson is considerably higher than in North Dakota overall, where 81.7% of the population is White. Thompson ranks 214th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Thompson's White population has grown by an estimated 6.6%. White residents' share of Thompson's population has increased from 91.2% to 94.0%.

Thompson is more White than neighboring Reynolds (88.5% White), Grand Forks (79.7% White), East Grand Forks (76.9% White), and Emerado (63% White). Thompson is less White than neighboring Buxton (94.7% White).

Thompson's Black Population

0 residents of Thompson, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Thompson is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 3.3% of the population is Black. Thompson ranks 146th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

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

Thompson is less Black than neighboring Grand Forks (4.3% Black), East Grand Forks (3.8% Black), and Emerado (25.4% Black).

Thompson's Asian Population

3 residents of Thompson, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Thompson is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Thompson ranks 147th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Thompson's Asian population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Asian residents' share of Thompson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Thompson is more Asian than neighboring Buxton (0% Asian), East Grand Forks (0.1% Asian), and Emerado (0% Asian). Thompson is less Asian than neighboring Reynolds (7.7% Asian), and Grand Forks (3.3% Asian).

Thompson's Hispanic Population

7 residents of Thompson, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Thompson is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Hispanic. Thompson ranks 129th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Thompson's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 81.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Thompson's population has decreased from 3.5% to 0.6%.

Thompson is more Hispanic than neighboring Reynolds (0% Hispanic). Thompson is less Hispanic than neighboring Grand Forks (5.6% Hispanic), Buxton (2.5% Hispanic), East Grand Forks (10.4% Hispanic), and Emerado (5.8% Hispanic).

Thompson's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Thompson, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Thompson is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Thompson ranks 202nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Thompson's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Thompson's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.3%.

Thompson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Reynolds (1.1% Native American/Other), Grand Forks (2.3% Native American/Other), Buxton (1.1% Native American/Other), East Grand Forks (1.5% Native American/Other), and Emerado (4.9% Native American/Other).

Thompson's Multiracial Population

55 residents of Thompson, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Thompson is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Thompson ranks 130th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Thompson's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 14.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Thompson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.8%.

Thompson is more Multiracial than neighboring Reynolds (2.6% Multiracial), Buxton (1.7% Multiracial), and Emerado (0.9% Multiracial). Thompson is less Multiracial than neighboring Grand Forks (4.9% Multiracial), and East Grand Forks (7.3% 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.