Thompson, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Thompson, Pennsylvania
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Ice cream store in the old railroad station
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Location of Thompson in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania.
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 Thompson, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Thompson, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Susquehanna |
| Incorporated | 1876 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.51 sq mi (1.33 km2) |
| • Land | 0.51 sq mi (1.33 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 255  |
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254 |
| • Density | 525.39/sq mi (202.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip code |
18465
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| Area code(s) | 570 |
| FIPS code | 42-76496 |
Thompson is a small borough located in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, United States. A borough is like a small town with its own local government. In 2020, about 255 people lived there.
Where is Thompson Located?
Thompson is found in northeastern Pennsylvania. Its exact location is 41°51′44″N 75°30′57″W / 41.86222°N 75.51583°W. The borough covers a total area of about 0.5 square miles (1.3 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
A Look Back: Thompson's History
Thompson Borough was officially created on August 15, 1876. It was formed from a part of Thompson Township. Both the borough and the township were named after William Thompson. He was a judge in Susquehanna County.
In 1870, a gristmill was built on Jackson Street by G. Fenton Spencer. A gristmill is a place where grain is ground into flour.
Who Lives in Thompson?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 249 | — | |
| 1890 | 302 | 21.3% | |
| 1900 | 309 | 2.3% | |
| 1910 | 322 | 4.2% | |
| 1920 | 295 | −8.4% | |
| 1930 | 321 | 8.8% | |
| 1940 | 339 | 5.6% | |
| 1950 | 320 | −5.6% | |
| 1960 | 286 | −10.6% | |
| 1970 | 307 | 7.3% | |
| 1980 | 303 | −1.3% | |
| 1990 | 291 | −4.0% | |
| 2000 | 299 | 2.7% | |
| 2010 | 299 | 0.0% | |
| 2020 | 255 | −14.7% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 254 | −15.1% | |
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In 2010, there were 299 people living in Thompson. These people made up 126 households. Most of the people living in Thompson were White (98.7%). A small number were African American (0.3%) or from two or more races (1%).
About 26.2% of the households had children under 18 years old. Many households (42.1%) were married couples living together. The average household had 2.37 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 23.1% were under 18 years old. Most people (60.8%) were between 18 and 64 years old. About 16.1% were 65 years or older. The average age in Thompson was 42 years.
See also
In Spanish: Thompson (Pensilvania) para niños
