Thompson's Station, Tennessee Demographics & Population 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Thompson's Station, Tennessee had a total population of 8,294, the 76th largest town in Tennessee, with a median household income of $132,647, which is 91% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 3.5%.

Key Takeaways

Household income is 91% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in Tennessee.
An exceptionally low poverty rate of 3.5% — among the lowest in Tennessee.
61.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Tennessee.

Thompson's Station Quick Facts

Population 8,29490% MOE ±19

Median Household Income $132,64790% MOE ±$33,478

Median Home Value $700,50090% MOE ±$56,445

Poverty Rate 3.5%90% MOE ±3.7 pts

Unemployment Rate 6.4%90% MOE ±4.6 pts

Median Age 38.5 years90% MOE ±4.0 years

Homeownership Rate 81.3%90% MOE ±8.3 pts

Affordability Ratio 5.3x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 61.9%90% MOE ±9.6 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 97.1%

Diversity Index 26/100

Population 8,294 76th of 502

Median Income $132,647 top 10%

Poverty Rate 3.5% 72% lower than national

Median Home Value $700,500 top 10%

How Thompson's Station Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	5,456	8,294	+52.0%
Median household income	$128,301	$132,647	No clear change (+3.4%)
Median home value¹	$517,390	$700,500	+35.4%
Median gross rent	$2,249	$2,088	No clear change (-7.1%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

How Thompson's Station Compares

Median Household Income

Thompson's Station

$132,647

$69,595

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Thompson's Station

$700,500

$286,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 3.5%

$25K-$50K 9.3%

$50K-$100K 26.6%

$100K+ 60.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.1%

$10K-$15K

0.0%

$15K-$20K

0.0%

$20K-$25K

1.5%

$25K-$30K

0.0%

$30K-$35K

0.6%

$35K-$40K

0.7%

$40K-$45K

7.4%

$45K-$50K

0.7%

$50K-$60K

6.9%

$60K-$75K

8.4%

$75K-$100K

11.4%

$100K-$125K

7.0%

$125K-$150K

7.9%

$150K-$200K

10.3%

$200K+

35.4%

Employment

6.4% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

71.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 81.3%

Renter 18.6%

Affordability Index Expensive

5.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $2,088/mo 18.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

26.9%

18-34

16.6%

35-54

34.8%

55-74

17.3%

75+

4.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 46 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Thompson's Station Rankings in Tennessee

#76 Population of 502

#16 Median Income of 453

#17 Education of 502

#9 Home Value of 464

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Other Cities in Williamson County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Franklin	87,133	$119,528	4.7%	$705,400
Spring Hill	55,765	$112,013	4.3%	$493,800
Brentwood	45,556	$182,088	3.6%	$1,031,300
Nolensville	15,074	$177,148	2.1%	$777,800
Fairview	10,009	$91,131	11.6%	$390,200

Cities Similar to Thompson's Station

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Signal Mountain	8,860	$141,008	$544,300	72.8%	3.3%
Tellico Village	7,414	$106,875	$517,200	56.7%	3.3%
Harrison	8,011	$89,395	$307,400	38.4%	3.9%
Oakland	9,979	$97,798	$319,100	33.1%	5.8%
Green Hill	6,866	$91,818	$365,900	29.7%	5.2%

Population Overview

Thompson's Station is a small city located in Tennessee, within Williamson County. The total population is 8,294. It ranks as the 76th most populous out of 502 Census-designated places in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Thompson's Station is 38.5 years. This is 1% lower than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Thompson's Station is $132,647. This is 91% higher than the state median of $69,595. It is also 64% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.5%. This is 75% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 6.4%. This is 36% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $700,500. Housing costs are 144% higher than the state median of $286,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.3x. 81.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Thompson's Station has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.7% of all residents. Asian residents account for 6.1%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 15.4%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (6.1% vs 1.9%).

Education

61.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Thompson's Station in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 99% higher than the state rate of 31.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 97.1%. Notably, 26.8% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Thompson's Station, Tennessee 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 Tennessee state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 502 Census-designated places in Tennessee. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Thompson's Station, Tennessee?

Thompson's Station, Tennessee has a population of 8,294 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Thompson's Station, TN?

The median household income in Thompson's Station is $132,647, which is 64% higher than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Thompson's Station, TN?

The poverty rate in Thompson's Station is 3.5%. This means approximately 286 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Thompson's Station, Tennessee?

Thompson's Station's population is 85.7% White, 0.2% Black, 4.3% Hispanic/Latino, and 6.1% Asian.

What is the median home value in Thompson's Station, TN?

The median home value in Thompson's Station is $700,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.3x.

How educated is Thompson's Station, Tennessee?

61.9% of adults (25+) in Thompson's Station hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 26.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.