Thompsons, Texas facts for kids
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Thompsons, Texas
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US post office at Thompsons, Texas
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Location of Thompsons, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Fort Bend |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.32 sq mi (21.55 km2) |
| • Land | 4.93 sq mi (12.78 km2) |
| • Water | 3.39 sq mi (8.77 km2) |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 156 |
| • Density | 18.75/sq mi (7.239/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
77481
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| Area code(s) | 281 |
| FIPS code | 48-72740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1348510 |
Thompsons is a small town located in Fort Bend County, Texas, in the United States. It's part of the larger Houston metropolitan area, which is a big group of cities and towns connected together. In 2020, about 156 people lived in Thompsons.
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Where is Thompsons Located?
Thompsons is found in the east-central part of Fort Bend County, just south of the Brazos River. The county seat, Richmond, is about 12 miles (19 km) to the northwest.
The town covers a total area of about 8.3 square miles (21.5 square kilometers). A good portion of this area, about 3.4 square miles (8.8 square kilometers), is water.
Important Water Features
A large artificial lake called Smithers Lake is located within Thompsons. This lake is connected to the W.A. Parish Power Plant, which takes up most of the western side of the town.
Neighboring Cities
Thompsons is surrounded by other towns and cities. The area around Sugar Land is to the north. Rosenberg is to the west, and Missouri City is to the east.
What is the Climate Like?
Thompsons has a climate known as a humid subtropical climate. This means the summers are hot and humid, while the winters are usually mild or cool. On climate maps, this type of weather is often shown as "Cfa."
Who Lives in Thompsons?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 240 | — | |
| 1990 | 167 | −30.4% | |
| 2000 | 236 | 41.3% | |
| 2010 | 246 | 4.2% | |
| 2020 | 156 | −36.6% | |
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Let's look at the people who live in Thompsons based on information from the year 2000. At that time, there were 236 people living in the town. These people lived in 93 different homes, and 73 of those were families.
The population density was about 38 people per square mile (14.7 people per square kilometer). There were also 114 housing units, which means places where people could live.
Diversity in Thompsons
The town is home to people from different backgrounds. In 2000, about 43.6% of the residents were White, and 47% were African American. There were also smaller percentages of Native American and Asian residents. About 8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 93 households, about 29% had children under 18 living there. More than half, 53.8%, were married couples living together. About 20% of homes had a female head of household without a husband present.
The average household had about 2.5 people, and the average family had about 2.8 people.
Age Groups in Town
The population in Thompsons includes people of all ages. In 2000, about 22.5% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 11% were between 18 and 24, and 26.3% were between 25 and 44. People aged 45 to 64 made up 28.8% of the population, and about 11.4% were 65 or older. The average age in Thompsons was 39 years old.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in Thompsons was about $32,083 per year. For families, the average income was slightly higher at $32,321. The average income per person in the town was $29,977.
About 20% of families and 20.4% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included 21.4% of those under 18 and 29.7% of those 65 or older.
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US post office at Thompsons, Texas
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