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Thompson, ND
City in Grand Forks County, North Dakota.
Population
1,138
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
2,632
ZIP codes
0
Thompson and its ZIP codes
Thompson at a glance
- Thompson is about 231 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 47th among 402 cities and towns in North Dakota.
- The median household income is $118,281, 54% above the North Dakota median of $76,657.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $281,900 (13% above North Dakota) and median rent is $775 a month.
Local data for Thompson, ND
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Thompson, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$118,281
Poverty rate
1.5%
Median home value
$281,900
Median rent
$775/mo
Homeownership
93.9%
Bachelor's or higher
44.1%
Median age
44.2
Average commute
20.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (426), Norwegian Americans (365), Irish Americans (97).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Grand Forks County. PPP loans are for Thompson.
Unemployment rate
1.9%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,512
41,078 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,422
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$695M
FY 2026, $9,498 per person
How people get to work
Thompson, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.9%
- Carpooled16.5%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.4%
Average one-way commute: 20.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Thompson, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,240
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
301
1.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / -1°F
22.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Thompson, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.9%
U.S. 33.3% +2.6 pts
Diabetes
8.6%
U.S. 12.1% -3.5 pts
Smoking
10.5%
U.S. 12.8% -2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.8%
U.S. 11.1% -6.3 pts
Cities near Thompson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ReynoldsCity | 7.6 mi | 0.8 |
| Grand ForksCity | 10 mi | 29.1 |
| East Grand Forks, MNCity | 11 mi | 5.9 |
| BuxtonCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| Fisher, MNCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| EmeradoCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| Climax, MNCity | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| Grand Forks AFBCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 7.5 |
| HattonCity | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| ManvelCity | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| NorthwoodCity | 22 mi | 1.2 |
| MayvilleCity | 22 mi | 1.9 |
| Nielsville, MNCity | 22 mi | 0.3 |
| PortlandCity | 22 mi | 0.8 |
| Crookston, MNCity | 23 mi | 5.1 |
| CaledoniaCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Thompson, ND in?
- Thompson is in Grand Forks County, North Dakota.
- What is the population of Thompson, ND?
- About 1,138 people live in Thompson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Thompson?
- Nearby places include Reynolds (7.6 mi), Grand Forks (10 mi), East Grand Forks, MN (11 mi), Buxton (12 mi), Fisher, MN (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023