Fort Thompson, SD

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Fort Thompson Overview

1,157
TOTAL POPULATION
606
MALE POPULATION
551
FEMALE POPULATION
109.98
MALES / 100 FEMALES
90.92
FEMALES / 100 MALES
24.2
MEDIAN AGE
4.5
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.9
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$11,477
PER CAPITA INCOME
$38,864
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$27,813
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
$18,936
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.50
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
416
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
51.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
19.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Fort Thompson Zip Codes

Fort Thompson Area Codes

Race in Fort Thompson

The most populous races in Fort Thompson are Native / Alaskan (1,125 | 97.2%), Hispanic or Latino (60 | 5.2%), and White / Caucasian (32 | 2.8%).
Race in Fort Thompson
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino605.2%
Native / Alaskan1,12597.2%
White / Caucasian322.8%
Two or more Races00.0%
Some other Race00.0%
Total1,157100.0%

Ancestry in Fort Thompson

The most populous ancestries reported in Fort Thompson are Sioux (1,036 | 89.5%), Mexican (60 | 5.2%), Norwegian (16 | 1.4%), French (14 | 1.2%), and Chippewa (11 | 0.9%), together accounting for 98.3% of all Fort Thompson residents.
Ancestry in Fort Thompson
Ancestry# Population% Population
American40.4%
Chippewa110.9%
Creek20.2%
Dutch50.4%
French141.2%
German30.3%
Irish30.3%
Mexican605.2%
Norwegian161.4%
Scandinavian30.3%
Sioux1,03689.5%
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Immigrants in Fort Thompson

Immigrants in Fort Thompson
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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Sex and Age in Fort Thompson

Sex and Age in Fort Thompson

The most populous age groups in Fort Thompson are 15 to 19 Years (105 | 17.3%) for men and Under 5 Years (73 | 13.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Fort Thompson
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years61 (10.1%)73 (13.3%)
5 to 9 Years52 (8.6%)53 (9.6%)
10 to 14 Years51 (8.4%)33 (6.0%)
15 to 19 Years105 (17.3%)56 (10.2%)
20 to 24 Years47 (7.8%)58 (10.5%)
25 to 29 Years12 (2.0%)57 (10.3%)
30 to 34 Years51 (8.4%)20 (3.6%)
35 to 39 Years37 (6.1%)22 (4.0%)
40 to 44 Years27 (4.5%)54 (9.8%)
45 to 49 Years36 (5.9%)5 (0.9%)
50 to 54 Years26 (4.3%)29 (5.3%)
55 to 59 Years29 (4.8%)24 (4.4%)
60 to 64 Years25 (4.1%)38 (6.9%)
65 to 69 Years13 (2.1%)16 (2.9%)
70 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)5 (0.9%)
75 to 79 Years26 (4.3%)4 (0.7%)
80 to 84 Years8 (1.3%)1 (0.2%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)3 (0.5%)
Total606 (100.0%)551 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Fort Thompson

Median Family Size in Fort Thompson

The median family size in Fort Thompson is 4.51 persons per family, with single female/mother families (90 | 42.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 5 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (57 | 26.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 4.02 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Fort Thompson
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple57 (26.9%)4.02
Single Male/Father65 (30.7%)4.26
Single Female/Mother90 (42.4%)5.00
Total Families212 (100.0%)4.51

Median Household Size in Fort Thompson

The median household size in Fort Thompson is 3.92 persons per household, with single female/mother households (90 | 30.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 5.72 persons per household. non-family households (83 | 28.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.05 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Fort Thompson
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple57 (19.3%)4.40
Single Male/Father65 (22.0%)4.68
Single Female/Mother90 (30.5%)5.72
Non-family83 (28.1%)1.05
Total Households295 (100.0%)3.92

Household Size by Marriage Status in Fort Thompson

Out of a total of 295 households in Fort Thompson, 212 (71.9%) are family households, while 83 (28.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 3-person households, comprising 50, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 79.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Fort Thompson
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-79 (26.8%)
2-Person Households42 (14.2%)4 (1.4%)
3-Person Households50 (17.0%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households23 (7.8%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households19 (6.4%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households44 (14.9%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households34 (11.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total212 (71.9%)83 (28.1%)

Female Fertility in Fort Thompson

Fertility by Age in Fort Thompson

Average fertility rate in Fort Thompson is 115.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 244.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Fort Thompson
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years33 (100.0%)244.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total33 (100.0%)115.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Fort Thompson

30.3% of women with births (33) in Fort Thompson are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 69.7% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 69.7% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Fort Thompson
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years10 (30.3%)23 (69.7%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total10 (30.3%)23 (69.7%)

Fertility by Education in Fort Thompson

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Fort Thompson
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School8 (24.2%)81.0
High School Diploma3 (9.1%)27.0
College or Associate's Degree22 (66.7%)361.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total33 (100.0%)115.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Fort Thompson

69.7% of women with births in Fort Thompson are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Fort Thompson
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
High School Diploma3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree7 (31.8%)15 (68.2%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total10 (30.3%)23 (69.7%)

Income in Fort Thompson

Income Overview in Fort Thompson

Per Capita Income in Fort Thompson is $11,477, while median incomes of families and households are $38,864 and $27,813 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,157$11,477
Median Family Income212$38,864
Mean Family Income212$41,874
Median Household Income295$27,813
Mean Household Income295$40,352
Income Deficit212$18,936
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,1570.00%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,157100.00¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,1570.50

Earnings by Sex in Fort Thompson

Earnings by Sex in Fort Thompson
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male237 (55.4%)$17,560
Female191 (44.6%)$0
Total428 (100.0%)$16,500

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Fort Thompson

The most common earnings brackets in Fort Thompson are $30,000 to $34,999 for men (46 | 19.4%) and $2,500 to $4,999 for women (43 | 22.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Fort Thompson
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less20 (8.4%)14 (7.3%)
$2,500 to $4,99925 (10.5%)43 (22.5%)
$5,000 to $7,49913 (5.5%)27 (14.1%)
$7,500 to $9,99930 (12.7%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,49910 (4.2%)9 (4.7%)
$12,500 to $14,99910 (4.2%)7 (3.7%)
$15,000 to $17,49910 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,99921 (8.9%)1 (0.5%)
$20,000 to $22,4994 (1.7%)9 (4.7%)
$22,500 to $24,9993 (1.3%)2 (1.1%)
$25,000 to $29,9999 (3.8%)5 (2.6%)
$30,000 to $34,99946 (19.4%)21 (11.0%)
$35,000 to $39,99914 (5.9%)11 (5.8%)
$40,000 to $44,9999 (3.8%)10 (5.2%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)1 (0.5%)
$50,000 to $54,9992 (0.8%)2 (1.1%)
$55,000 to $64,9992 (0.8%)17 (8.9%)
$65,000 to $74,9995 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9994 (1.7%)9 (4.7%)
$100,000+0 (0.0%)3 (1.6%)
Total237 (100.0%)191 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Fort Thompson

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Fort Thompson
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$27,500$21,250

Family Income in Fort Thompson

Family Income Brackets in Fort Thompson

According to the Fort Thompson family income data, there are 48 families falling into the less than $10,000 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.6% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Fort Thompson
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0004822.6%
$10,000 to $14,999167.5%
$15,000 to $24,9992511.8%
$25,000 to $34,99983.8%
$35,000 to $49,9993014.2%
$50,000 to $74,9994119.3%
$75,000 to $99,9992712.7%
$100,000 to $149,999178.0%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Fort Thompson

6-person families (48 | 22.6%) account for the highest median family income in Fort Thompson with $51,500 per family, while 2-person families (48 | 22.6%) have the highest median income of $21,484 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Fort Thompson
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families48 (22.6%)$42,969
3-Person Families56 (26.4%)$0
4-Person Families19 (9.0%)$16,250
5-Person Families25 (11.8%)$0
6-Person Families48 (22.6%)$51,500
7+ Person Families16 (7.5%)$0
Total212 (100.0%)$38,864

Family Income by Number of Earners in Fort Thompson

Family Income by Number of Earners in Fort Thompson
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners59 (27.8%)$0
1 Earner67 (31.6%)$39,219
2 Earners56 (26.4%)$63,750
3+ Earners30 (14.1%)$100,000
Total212 (100.0%)$38,864

Household Income in Fort Thompson

Household Income Brackets in Fort Thompson

With 76 households falling in the category, the less than $10,000 income range is the most frequent in Fort Thompson, accounting for 25.8% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Fort Thompson
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0007625.8%
$10,000 to $14,999268.8%
$15,000 to $24,9994314.6%
$25,000 to $34,99962.0%
$35,000 to $49,9993812.9%
$50,000 to $74,9995117.3%
$75,000 to $99,9993110.5%
$100,000 to $149,999217.1%
$150,000 to $199,99931.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Fort Thompson

The median household income in Fort Thompson is $27,813, with the highest median household income of $63,047 found in the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 65 households (22.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 2 households (0.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Fort Thompson
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years2 (0.7%)$0
25 to 44 Years109 (36.9%)$0
45 to 64 Years119 (40.3%)$0
65+ Years65 (22.0%)$63,047
Total295 (100.0%)$27,813

Poverty in Fort Thompson

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Fort Thompson

With 44.6% poverty level for males and 50.3% for females among the residents of Fort Thompson, 5 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 7 males (100.0%) and 25 females (89.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Fort Thompson
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years40 (80.0%)43 (58.9%)
5 Years7 (100.0%)5 (71.4%)
6 to 11 Years49 (74.2%)45 (88.2%)
12 to 14 Years8 (29.6%)25 (89.3%)
15 Years3 (100.0%)7 (43.8%)
16 and 17 Years6 (10.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years22 (23.9%)24 (29.6%)
25 to 34 Years35 (55.6%)53 (68.8%)
35 to 44 Years18 (28.1%)25 (32.9%)
45 to 54 Years34 (54.8%)18 (52.9%)
55 to 64 Years22 (40.7%)29 (46.8%)
65 to 74 Years13 (100.0%)1 (4.8%)
75 Years and over7 (20.6%)2 (25.0%)
Total264 (44.6%)277 (50.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Fort Thompson

According to the poverty statistics in Fort Thompson, males aged 16 and 17 years and females aged 16 and 17 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 89.5% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Fort Thompson
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years10 (20.0%)30 (41.1%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)2 (28.6%)
6 to 11 Years17 (25.8%)6 (11.8%)
12 to 14 Years19 (70.4%)3 (10.7%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)9 (56.2%)
16 and 17 Years51 (89.5%)17 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years70 (76.1%)57 (70.4%)
25 to 34 Years28 (44.4%)24 (31.2%)
35 to 44 Years46 (71.9%)51 (67.1%)
45 to 54 Years28 (45.2%)16 (47.1%)
55 to 64 Years32 (59.3%)33 (53.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)20 (95.2%)
75 Years and over27 (79.4%)6 (75.0%)
Total328 (55.4%)274 (49.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Fort Thompson

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Fort Thompson show that 28.1% or 16 of the total 57 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 12 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Fort Thompson
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children23 (85.2%)4 (14.8%)
1 or 2 Children18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total41 (71.9%)16 (28.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Fort Thompson

According to the poverty data in Fort Thompson, 18.5% or 12 single-father households and 70.0% or 63 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 9 households (81.8%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 7 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Fort Thompson
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)10 (58.8%)
1 or 2 Children3 (6.7%)24 (58.5%)
3 or 4 Children9 (81.8%)22 (88.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Total12 (18.5%)63 (70.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Fort Thompson

The poverty data for Fort Thompson shows that 16 of the married-couple family households (28.1%) and 75 of the single-parent households (48.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 12 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 7 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Fort Thompson
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children4 (14.8%)10 (38.5%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)27 (31.4%)
3 or 4 Children12 (100.0%)31 (86.1%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Total16 (28.1%)75 (48.4%)

Employment Characteristics in Fort Thompson

Employment by Class of Employer in Fort Thompson

Among the 337 employed individuals in Fort Thompson, local government employees (153 | 45.4%), private company employees (138 | 40.9%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (20 | 5.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Fort Thompson
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees13840.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)205.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations51.5%
Local Government Employees15345.4%
State Government Employees51.5%
Federal Government Employees164.8%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total337100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Fort Thompson

According to the labor force statistics for Fort Thompson, out of the total population over 16 years of age (815), 51.0% or 416 individuals are in the labor force, with 19.0% or 79 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 85.9% or 61 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 30 to 34 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 52.5% or 32 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Fort Thompson
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years47 (33.1%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years69 (65.7%)12 (17.4%)
25 to 29 Years49 (71.0%)4 (8.2%)
30 to 34 Years61 (85.9%)32 (52.5%)
35 to 44 Years86 (61.4%)24 (27.9%)
45 to 54 Years23 (24.0%)1 (4.3%)
55 to 59 Years26 (49.1%)6 (23.1%)
60 to 64 Years18 (28.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years18 (52.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over19 (45.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total416 (51.0%)79 (19.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Fort Thompson

According to labor force statistics for Fort Thompson, 53.5% of individuals (263) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (492) are in the labor force, with 25.5% or 67 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.9% or 24 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 54.2% or 13 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Fort Thompson
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School24 (22.2%)59 (54.2%)
High School Diploma138 (55.6%)63 (25.4%)
College / Associate Degree77 (70.6%)17 (15.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher24 (88.9%)8 (29.2%)
Total263 (53.5%)125 (25.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Fort Thompson

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Fort Thompson are Community & Social Service (40 | 11.9%), Education, Arts & Media (24 | 7.1%), Management (19 | 5.6%), Education Instruction & Library (16 | 4.8%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (9 | 2.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Fort Thompson

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Fort Thompson, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Management (73.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Fort Thompson
OccupationMaleFemale
Management14 (73.7%)5 (26.3%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 9 (22.5%)31 (77.5%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library9 (56.2%)7 (43.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Total (Category)26 (36.6%)45 (63.4%)
Total (Overall)190 (56.4%)147 (43.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Fort Thompson are Personal Care & Service (44 | 13.1%), Food Preparation & Serving (32 | 9.5%), Security & Protection (28 | 8.3%), Law Enforcement (18 | 5.3%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (17 | 5.0%).
Services Occupations in Fort Thompson

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Fort Thompson, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (90.9%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (82.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (93.8%), and Law Enforcement (27.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Fort Thompson
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Security & Protection23 (82.1%)5 (17.9%)
Firefighting & Prevention10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement13 (72.2%)5 (27.8%)
Food Preparation & Serving2 (6.2%)30 (93.8%)
Cleaning & Maintenance14 (82.4%)3 (17.6%)
Personal Care & Service40 (90.9%)4 (9.1%)
Total (Category)79 (59.4%)54 (40.6%)
Total (Overall)190 (56.4%)147 (43.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Fort Thompson are Sales & Related (31 | 9.2%), and Office & Administration (26 | 7.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Fort Thompson

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Fort Thompson
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related12 (38.7%)19 (61.3%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)26 (100.0%)
Total (Category)12 (21.0%)45 (78.9%)
Total (Overall)190 (56.4%)147 (43.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Fort Thompson are Construction & Extraction (34 | 10.1%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (13 | 3.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Fort Thompson

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Fort Thompson
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction31 (91.2%)3 (8.8%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)44 (93.6%)3 (6.4%)
Total (Overall)190 (56.4%)147 (43.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Fort Thompson are Material Moving (21 | 6.2%), and Production (8 | 2.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Fort Thompson

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Fort Thompson
OccupationMaleFemale
Production8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)190 (56.4%)147 (43.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Fort Thompson

Employment Industries in Fort Thompson

The major employment industries in Fort Thompson include Educational Services (64 | 19.0%), Public Administration (57 | 16.9%), Health Care & Social Assistance (46 | 13.7%), Retail Trade (35 | 10.4%), and Construction (28 | 8.3%).
Employment Industries in Fort Thompson

Employment Industries by Sex in Fort Thompson

The Fort Thompson industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Manufacturing (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Utilities (100.0%), Information (100.0%), and Finance & Insurance (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Fort Thompson
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction22 (78.6%)6 (21.4%)
Manufacturing8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade20 (57.1%)15 (42.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services52 (81.2%)12 (18.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance5 (10.9%)41 (89.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation7 (25.9%)20 (74.1%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Public Administration33 (57.9%)24 (42.1%)
Total190 (56.4%)147 (43.6%)

Education in Fort Thompson

School Enrollment in Fort Thompson

The most common levels of schooling among the 322 students in Fort Thompson are high school (112 | 34.8%), middle school (77 | 23.9%), and elementary school (68 | 21.1%).
School Enrollment in Fort Thompson
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool329.9%
Kindergarten216.5%
Elementary School6821.1%
Middle School7723.9%
High School11234.8%
College / Undergraduate123.7%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total322100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Fort Thompson

Out of a total of 322 students who are enrolled in schools in Fort Thompson, 4 (1.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 318 (98.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 4 (4.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 29 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Fort Thompson
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old85 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds80 (95.2%)4 (4.8%)
15 to 17 Year Olds93 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total318 (98.8%)4 (1.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Fort Thompson

Social sciences (9 | 30.0%), education (8 | 26.7%), arts & humanities (7 | 23.3%), bio, nature & agricultural (4 | 13.3%), and business (1 | 3.3%) are the most common fields of study among 30 individuals in Fort Thompson who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Fort Thompson
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural413.3%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences930.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business13.3%
Education826.7%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History13.3%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities723.3%
Total30100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Fort Thompson

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Fort Thompson

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Fort Thompson are males with 2 vehicles (77, accounting for 40.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (42, making up 52.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Fort Thompson
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle10 (5.3%)9 (6.1%)
1 Vehicle31 (16.3%)33 (22.5%)
2 Vehicles77 (40.5%)42 (28.6%)
3 Vehicles8 (4.2%)23 (15.7%)
4 Vehicles40 (21.0%)22 (15.0%)
5 or more Vehicles24 (12.6%)18 (12.2%)
Total190 (100.0%)147 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Fort Thompson

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Fort Thompson are 5 to 9 minutes (118 commuters, 36.6%), less than 5 minutes (47 commuters, 14.6%), and 20 to 24 minutes (41 commuters, 12.7%).
Commute Time in Fort Thompson
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes4714.6%
5 to 9 Minutes11836.6%
10 to 14 Minutes329.9%
15 to 19 Minutes82.5%
20 to 24 Minutes4112.7%
25 to 29 Minutes299.0%
30 to 34 Minutes4012.4%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes72.2%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Fort Thompson

The most common commute times in Fort Thompson are 5 to 9 minutes (67 commuters, 37.6%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (51 commuters, 35.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Fort Thompson
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes9 (5.1%)38 (26.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes67 (37.6%)51 (35.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes22 (12.4%)10 (6.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes0 (0.0%)8 (5.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes35 (19.7%)6 (4.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes29 (16.3%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes16 (9.0%)24 (16.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)7 (4.9%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Fort Thompson

The most frequent times of departure to work in Fort Thompson are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (56, 31.5%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (52, 36.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Fort Thompson
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM0 (0.0%)7 (4.9%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM10 (5.6%)4 (2.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM43 (24.2%)6 (4.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM56 (31.5%)52 (36.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM23 (12.9%)50 (34.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM18 (10.1%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM13 (7.3%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)5 (3.5%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM7 (3.9%)15 (10.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM8 (4.5%)5 (3.5%)
Total178 (100.0%)144 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Fort Thompson

Occupancy by Ownership in Fort Thompson

Of the total 295 dwellings in Fort Thompson, owner-occupied units account for 114 (38.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 181 (61.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Fort Thompson
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units11438.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units18161.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units295100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Fort Thompson

Occupancy by Household Size in Fort Thompson
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household7926.8%
2-Person Household4615.6%
3-Person Household5017.0%
4+ Person Household12040.7%
Total Housing Units295100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Fort Thompson

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Fort Thompson
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household21 (26.6%)58 (73.4%)
2-Person Household21 (45.7%)25 (54.3%)
3-Person Household19 (38.0%)31 (62.0%)
4+ Person Household53 (44.2%)67 (55.8%)
Total Housing Units114 (38.6%)181 (61.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Fort Thompson

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Fort Thompson
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School18 (27.3%)48 (72.7%)
High School Diploma59 (42.1%)81 (57.9%)
College/Associate Degree33 (43.4%)43 (56.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher4 (30.8%)9 (69.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Fort Thompson

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Fort Thompson
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years5017.0%
35 to 44 Years6120.7%
45 to 54 Years299.8%
55 to 64 Years9030.5%
65 to 74 Years268.8%
75 to 84 Years3612.2%
85 Years and Over31.0%
Total295100.0%

Housing Finances in Fort Thompson

Median Income by Occupancy in Fort Thompson

Median Income by Occupancy in Fort Thompson
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied114 (38.6%)$44,844
Renter-Occupied181 (61.4%)$17,279
Average295 (100.0%)$27,813

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Fort Thompson

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Fort Thompson
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00022 (19.3%)21 (11.6%)
$5,000 to $9,9995 (4.4%)28 (15.5%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)26 (14.4%)
$15,000 to $19,99911 (9.7%)25 (13.8%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)7 (3.9%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)6 (3.3%)
$35,000 to $49,99920 (17.5%)18 (9.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99926 (22.8%)25 (13.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99913 (11.4%)18 (9.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99917 (14.9%)4 (2.2%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)3 (1.7%)
Total114 (100.0%)181 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Fort Thompson

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Fort Thompson
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30072 (63.2%)40 (22.1%)
$300 to $49926 (22.8%)29 (16.0%)
$500 to $79915 (13.2%)42 (23.2%)
$800 to $9991 (0.9%)27 (14.9%)
$1,000 to $1,4990 (0.0%)18 (9.9%)
$1,500 to $1,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total114 (100.0%)181 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Fort Thompson

Housing Structures in Fort Thompson

Housing Structures in Fort Thompson
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached21372.2%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments51.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments3110.5%
Mobile Home / Other4615.6%
Total295100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Fort Thompson

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Fort Thompson
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached86 (40.4%)127 (59.6%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other28 (60.9%)18 (39.1%)
Total114 (38.6%)181 (61.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Fort Thompson

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Fort Thompson
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)34 (18.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms52 (45.6%)86 (47.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms46 (40.4%)56 (30.9%)
8 or more Rooms16 (14.0%)5 (2.8%)
Total114 (100.0%)181 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Fort Thompson

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Fort Thompson
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas5 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas93 (81.6%)127 (70.2%)
Electricity8 (7.0%)54 (29.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels8 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total114 (100.0%)181 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Fort Thompson

Household Vehicle Usage in Fort Thompson
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle19 (16.7%)42 (23.2%)
1 Vehicle15 (13.2%)95 (52.5%)
2 Vehicles52 (45.6%)27 (14.9%)
3 or more Vehicles28 (24.6%)17 (9.4%)
Total114 (100.0%)181 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Fort Thompson

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Fort Thompson

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1095
Median Property Value$119,700$0
Median Household Income$50,375$0
Monthly Housing Costs$249$0
Real Estate Taxes--

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Fort Thompson

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Fort Thompson
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00021 (19.3%)5 (100.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99913 (11.9%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99975 (68.8%)0 (0.0%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total109 (100.0%)5 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Fort Thompson

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Fort Thompson
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00022 (20.2%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99911 (10.1%)5 (100.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99920 (18.3%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99926 (23.8%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99913 (11.9%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99917 (15.6%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total109 (100.0%)5 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Fort Thompson

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Fort Thompson
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x39 (35.8%)0 (0.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x26 (23.8%)0 (0.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x13 (11.9%)0 (0.0%)
4.0x or more30 (27.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total109 (100.0%)5 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Fort Thompson

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Fort Thompson
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80030 (27.5%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4997 (6.4%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4995 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total109 (100.0%)5 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Fort Thompson

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fort Thompson

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fort Thompson
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years114 (77.0%)34 (23.0%)
6 to 18 Years229 (72.7%)86 (27.3%)
19 to 25 Years23 (15.8%)123 (84.3%)
26 to 34 Years42 (35.0%)78 (65.0%)
35 to 44 Years51 (36.4%)89 (63.6%)
45 to 54 Years38 (39.6%)58 (60.4%)
55 to 64 Years58 (50.0%)58 (50.0%)
65 to 74 Years25 (73.5%)9 (26.5%)
75 Years and older42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total622 (53.8%)535 (46.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Fort Thompson

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Fort Thompson
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born114 (77.0%)34 (23.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen229 (72.7%)86 (27.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen23 (15.8%)123 (84.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Fort Thompson

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Fort Thompson
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000278 (61.5%)174 (38.5%)
$25,000 to $49,99999 (68.8%)45 (31.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99988 (37.1%)149 (62.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99966 (40.7%)96 (59.3%)
$100,000 and over91 (56.2%)71 (43.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fort Thompson

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fort Thompson
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6107 (72.3%)7 (4.7%)
6 to 18 Years173 (54.9%)60 (19.1%)
19 to 25 Years20 (13.7%)3 (2.1%)
25 to 34 Years23 (19.2%)23 (19.2%)
35 to 44 Years41 (29.3%)17 (12.1%)
45 to 54 Years30 (31.2%)12 (12.5%)
55 to 64 Years50 (43.1%)8 (6.9%)
65 to 74 Years25 (73.5%)1 (2.9%)
75 Years and over42 (100.0%)1 (2.4%)
Total511 (44.2%)132 (11.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Fort Thompson

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Fort Thompson
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years2 (1.3%)7 (4.4%)
35 to 64 Years59 (32.8%)65 (37.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)4 (19.1%)
75 Years and over26 (76.5%)3 (37.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Fort Thompson

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Fort Thompson: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years2 (1.3%)3 (1.9%)
35 to 64 Years7 (3.9%)18 (10.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)1 (4.8%)
75 Years and over17 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Fort Thompson: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years13 (7.2%)13 (7.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Fort Thompson: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years28 (15.6%)9 (5.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Fort Thompson: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)4 (2.5%)
35 to 64 Years30 (16.7%)61 (35.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)3 (14.3%)
75 Years and over9 (26.5%)3 (37.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Fort Thompson: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years16 (8.9%)11 (6.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Fort Thompson

Computing Device Access in Fort Thompson

Computing Device Access in Fort Thompson
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop7425.1%
Smartphone18462.4%
Tablet6020.3%
No Computing Device8127.5%
Total295100.0%

Internet Access in Fort Thompson

Internet Access in Fort Thompson
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home5819.7%
Cellular Data Only7324.7%
Satellite Internet196.4%
No Internet14248.1%
Total295100.0%

Fort Thompson Summary

Thompson, South Dakota is a small town located in Buffalo County, South Dakota. It is situated on the east bank of the Missouri River, approximately 20 miles south of Pierre, the state capital. The town was founded in 1881 and named after the first postmaster, William Thompson. The population of Thompson was estimated to be 545 in 2020.

History

The area around Thompson was first inhabited by the Lakota Sioux, who used the area for hunting and fishing. The first white settlers arrived in the area in the late 1870s, and the town of Thompson was founded in 1881. The town was named after the first postmaster, William Thompson.
The town grew rapidly in the late 19th century, and by the early 20th century, it had become a major trading center for the surrounding area. The town was also home to a number of businesses, including a hotel, a bank, a lumberyard, and a general store.
In the early 20th century, the town was also home to a number of churches, including the Methodist Episcopal Church, the Congregational Church, and the Catholic Church. The town also had a school, which was built in 1891.

Geography

Thompson is located in Buffalo County, South Dakota, on the east bank of the Missouri River. The town is situated approximately 20 miles south of Pierre, the state capital. The town is located in the Central Plains region of the state, and is surrounded by rolling hills and prairies.
The climate in Thompson is generally mild, with hot summers and cold winters. The average annual temperature is around 50 degrees Fahrenheit, and the average annual precipitation is around 20 inches.

Economy

The economy of Thompson is largely based on agriculture. The town is home to a number of farms, which produce a variety of crops, including corn, soybeans, wheat, and hay. The town is also home to a number of businesses, including a hotel, a bank, a lumberyard, and a general store.

Demographics

The population of Thompson was estimated to be 545 in 2020. The town is predominantly white, with a small minority population. The median household income in Thompson is around $45,000, and the median home value is around $100,000. The town has a high rate of poverty, with around 20% of the population living below the poverty line.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Fort Thompson?
Total Population of Fort Thompson is 1,157.
What is the Total Male Population of Fort Thompson?
Total Male Population of Fort Thompson is 606.
What is the Total Female Population of Fort Thompson?
Total Female Population of Fort Thompson is 551.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Fort Thompson?
There are 109.98 Males per 100 Females in Fort Thompson.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Fort Thompson?
There are 90.92 Females per 100 Males in Fort Thompson.
What is the Median Population Age in Fort Thompson?
Median Population Age in Fort Thompson is 24.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Fort Thompson
Average Family Size in Fort Thompson is 4.5 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Fort Thompson
Average Household Size in Fort Thompson is 3.9 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Fort Thompson?
Per Capita income in Fort Thompson is $11,477.
What is the Median Family Income in Fort Thompson?
Median Family Income in Fort Thompson is $38,864.
What is the Median Household income in Fort Thompson?
Median Household Income in Fort Thompson is $27,813.
What is Family Income Deficit in Fort Thompson?
Family Income Deficit in Fort Thompson is $18,936.
Families that are below poverty line in Fort Thompson earn $18,936 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Fort Thompson?
Inequality or Gini Index in Fort Thompson is 0.50.
How Large is the Labor Force in Fort Thompson?
There are 416 People in the Labor Forcein in Fort Thompson.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Fort Thompson?
51.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Fort Thompson.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Fort Thompson?
Unemployment Rate in Fort Thompson is 19.0%.