Thomson, Minnesota facts for kids
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Thomson
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Former city
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Town of Thomson sign
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Location of the city of Thomson
within Carlton County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Carlton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.23 sq mi (5.78 km2) |
| • Land | 1.87 sq mi (4.84 km2) |
| • Water | 0.36 sq mi (0.93 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,053 ft (321 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 159 |
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(2012)
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158 |
| • Density | 85.0/sq mi (32.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 27-64750 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0653168 |
Thomson was a small city in Carlton County, Minnesota, in the United States. It was located right next to the Saint Louis River. In 2010, about 159 people lived there.
On November 5, 2013, people in Thomson voted to join with the nearby city of Carlton. Almost everyone (95%) agreed to this change.
Thomson is very close to Jay Cooke State Park, which is a great place for outdoor activities. It is also on the Willard Munger State Trail, a popular path for biking and walking.
The main roads in the area are Minnesota Highway 210 and Dalles Avenue. Thomson is about seven miles southeast of Cloquet and 18 miles southwest of Duluth.
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History of Thomson
Thomson was started in 1870. It was named after David Thompson, who was a famous Canadian explorer and surveyor. A post office opened in Thomson in 1870, but it closed down in 1955.
Geography and Location
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city of Thomson covered a total area of about 2.23 square miles (5.78 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.87 square miles (4.84 square kilometers), was land. The rest, about 0.36 square miles (0.93 square kilometers), was water.
People Living in Thomson
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 207 | — | |
| 1910 | 169 | −18.4% | |
| 1920 | 103 | −39.1% | |
| 1930 | 76 | −26.2% | |
| 1940 | 104 | 36.8% | |
| 1950 | 170 | 63.5% | |
| 1960 | 179 | 5.3% | |
| 1970 | 159 | −11.2% | |
| 1980 | 152 | −4.4% | |
| 1990 | 132 | −13.2% | |
| 2000 | 153 | 15.9% | |
| 2010 | 159 | 3.9% | |
| 2014 (est.) | 158 | −0.6% | |
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Thomson's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 159 people living in Thomson. These people lived in 73 different homes, and 48 of these were families. The city had about 85 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Thomson were White (96.9%). A small number were Native American (1.3%), Asian (0.6%), or from other races (0.6%).
About 22% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes (60%) were married couples living together. About 29% of all homes were single people living alone.
The average age of people in Thomson was about 48 years old. About 17% of residents were under 18. About 19% were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (48.4%) and females (51.6%).
See also
In Spanish: Thomson (Minnesota) para niños
