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Thompson, North Dakota
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S&T Quick Stop, the town's gas station and convenience store.
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Location of Thompson, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Grand Forks |
| Metro | Greater Grand Forks |
| Founded | 1881 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.47 sq mi (1.23 km2) |
| • Land | 0.47 sq mi (1.21 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 869 ft (265 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,101 |
| • Estimate
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1,068 |
| • Density | 2,352.56/sq mi (909.26/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58278
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-78660 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036294 |
| Highways | ND 15 |
Thompson is a city in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, United States. It is part of the "Grand Forks, ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area" or "Greater Grand Forks". Thompson is located where Allendale and Walle townships meet.
In 2020, the city had a population of 1,101 people. Thompson was founded a long time ago, in 1881.
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History of Thompson
The first people to live in Thompson were business owners. They came to help the new settlers who were moving into the area.
At first, the town was called Norton. This was because the first buildings were near land owned by a person named George Norton. However, when the railroad arrived in 1881, the name caused a problem. There was already a town called Norton nearby in Minnesota.
So, the town's name had to change. Albert Thompson, who owned a general store with his brother Robert, became the postmaster in January 1881. The town was then renamed Thompson to honor him.
Geography of Thompson
Thompson is a small city in terms of its size. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 0.47 square miles (1.23 square kilometers).
Most of this area is land, about 0.46 square miles (1.21 square kilometers). A very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.02 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 273 | — | |
| 1940 | 276 | 1.1% | |
| 1950 | 270 | −2.2% | |
| 1960 | 290 | 7.4% | |
| 1970 | 291 | 0.3% | |
| 1980 | 785 | 169.8% | |
| 1990 | 930 | 18.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,006 | 8.2% | |
| 2010 | 986 | −2.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,101 | 11.7% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 1,068 | 8.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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Thompson has grown quite a bit over the years. In 1930, there were 273 people living there. By 2020, the population had grown to 1,101 people.
Thompson in 2010
In 2010, there were 986 people living in Thompson. These people lived in 356 households, and 293 of these were families.
The average age of people in Thompson was about 36.8 years old. About 28.4% of the residents were under 18 years old.
Getting Around Thompson
The Amtrak train called the Empire Builder goes through Thompson. This train travels between cities like Seattle or Portland and Chicago. However, the train does not stop in Thompson.
The closest train station is in Grand Forks. This city is about 14 miles (22.5 kilometers) north of Thompson.
Education in Thompson
Children in Thompson attend schools that are part of the Thompson Public School District 61.
Famous People from Thompson
- Greg Brockman, a person known for his work in software.
See also
In Spanish: Thompson (Dakota del Norte) para niños
