Thompson, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 327, Thompson's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Thompson is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Susquehanna County. The total population is 327. It ranks as the 1548th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Thompson is 31.5 years. This is 23% lower than the state median of 40.9 years. With 35.5% of the population under 18, Thompson has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Thompson is $58,393. This is 25% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 28% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 30.0%. This is 156% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 12.7%. This is 141% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $158,300. Housing costs are 38% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Thompson is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 57.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% lower than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Thompson has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.0% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 0.3%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 8.7%.

Education

8.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 75% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Thompson, Pennsylvania is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.