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Thomson

County:
Carroll County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
2.219
State:
Illinois

Thomson is a village located in Carroll County, Illinois. Thomson has a 2026 population of 1,587. Thomson is currently declining at a rate of -0.25% annually and its population has decreased by -1.49% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,611 in 2020.

The median household income in Thomson is $61,250 with a poverty rate of 21.32%. The median age in Thomson is 40.7 years: 40.2 years for males, and 55.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 939.6 males.

1.6K
Total Population
715
Density (mi²)
-4 -0.25%
Growth

Thomson Population

Thomson Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,587-4-0.25%
20251,591-4-0.25%
20241,595-4-0.25%
20231,599-4-0.25%
20221,603-7-0.43%
20211,610-1-0.06%
20201,611-1-0.06%
2019552-2-0.36%
2018554-5-0.89%
2017559-5-0.89%
201656410.18%
2015563-6-1.05%
2014569-5-0.87%
2013574-7-1.2%
2012581-5-0.85%
2011586-4-0.68%
201059220.34%

Median Age

Overall: 40.7 years
Female: 55.8 years
Male: 40.2 years

Thomson Adults

There are 1,726 adults, (136 of whom are seniors) in Thomson.

Sex Ratio

Female: 169 (9.6%)
Male: 1,588 (90.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Thomson includes 53.1% White, 33.24% Black or African American, 6.32% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White93353.1%
Black or African American58433.24%
Other race1116.32%
Two or more races814.61%
Native American321.82%
Asian160.91%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White19210.93%
Other race955.41%
Two or more races653.7%
Black or African American120.68%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White74142.17%
Black or African American57232.56%
Native American321.82%
Other race160.91%
Two or more races160.91%
Asian160.91%

Thomson Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Thomson 's average per capita income is $12,857. Household income levels show a median of $61,250. The poverty rate stands at 21.32%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$79,464-
Families$79,063$93,588
Households$61,250$73,764
Non Families$26,500$37,559

$12,857

Average Income

$61,250

Median Household Income

21.32%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)