Population 7,927 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Thompsonville
Household size in Thompsonville
| Period | Thompsonville | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.41 | 2.51 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.53 | 2.52 | 2.61 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.36 | 2.49 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.44 | 2.47 | 2.55 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | −0.04 | −0.02 | −0.03 |
The average household in Thompsonville has 2.44 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. The picture is much the same across the Hartford area. Households are largest in the center and smallest in the northwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Thompsonville
| Period | Thompsonville | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.8 | 40.4 | 40.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.1 | 41.2 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.5 | 41.9 | 42.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.5 | 41.9 | 42.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.3 | +1.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 34.5, Thompsonville is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 36.8, even as the national median rose. Only four of the 145 Connecticut cities with 5,000+ people are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Thompsonville
| Period | Thompsonville | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.5% | 11.4% | 11.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.9% | 12.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.1% | 10.7% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.7% | 11.0% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −0.4 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Thompsonville: 16.7% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 1.8 points, mirroring the country. Only nine of the 145 Connecticut cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Thompsonville
Renters in Thompsonville
| Period | Thompsonville | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 59.4% | 31.0% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 64.5% | 32.4% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 62.8% | 33.7% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 59.7% | 32.7% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Thompsonville: 59.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 36.0% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the west; owners are most common in the east. Of the 145 Connecticut cities with 5,000+ people, only five have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Thompsonville
| Period | Thompsonville | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 8.0% | 8.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 8.2% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 9.2% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.6% | 7.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs high in Thompsonville: 12.6% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is up 6.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Thompsonville
| Period | Thompsonville | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1945 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1945 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1949 | 1966 | 1964 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1954 | 1967 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Thompsonville is a place of older homes: half were built before 1954, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the north has the oldest housing. Of the 145 Connecticut cities with 5,000+ people, only four have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Thompsonville
| Period | Thompsonville | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $860 | $1,014 | $1,127 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $892 | $1,114 | $1,218 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,047 | $1,229 | $1,380 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,308 | $1,559 | $1,702 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$448 | +$545 | +$575 | +$606 |
Rent in Thompsonville runs $1,308 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $448 a month since 2006–10, up 52%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 34.5% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Thompsonville
Bachelor's degrees in Thompsonville
| Period | Thompsonville | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.6% | 35.0% | 35.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.3% | 36.2% | 37.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.0% | 39.1% | 39.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.7% | 41.8% | 42.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +6.8 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
About a quarter of adults 25 and older in Thompsonville (25.7%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has edged up 1.1 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the north.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Thompsonville
| Period | Thompsonville | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.9% | 88.3% | 88.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.3% | 89.6% | 89.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.2% | 90.7% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.6% | 91.8% | 91.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +3.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Thompsonville have finished high school (91.6%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of the Hartford area. The share with a diploma has risen 3.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Thompsonville
| Period | Thompsonville | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.9% | 7.6% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.4% | 5.7% | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.7 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in Thompsonville: 6.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 6.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Thompsonville compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thompsonville | 2.44 | 34.5 | 16.7% | 59.7% | 12.6% | 1954 | $1,308 | 25.7% | 91.6% | 6.1% |
| Suffield | 2.68 | 45.5 | 7.3% | 16.3% | 8.1% | 1979 | $1,914 | 44.7% | 90.0% | 5.4% |
| Enfield | 2.34 | 44.2 | 6.6% | 17.8% | 2.9% | 1969 | $1,614 | 32.1% | 93.6% | 4.4% |
| Southwood Acres | 2.38 | 40.9 | 9.3% | 10.5% | 2.4% | 1965 | $1,610 | 37.4% | 96.9% | 2.1% |
| Longmeadow | 2.67 | 45.2 | 6.4% | 11.8% | 4.5% | 1955 | $1,606 | 65.3% | 96.3% | 5.3% |
| Windsor Locks | 2.40 | 41.3 | 15.5% | 22.9% | 4.2% | 1963 | $1,407 | 29.0% | 94.3% | 5.2% |
| Agawam Town | 2.36 | 47.2 | 6.8% | 25.6% | 4.8% | 1967 | $1,214 | 34.6% | 95.3% | 3.8% |
| East Windsor | 1.92 | 49.5 | 11.3% | 34.6% | 8.6% | 1970 | $1,681 | 35.2% | 93.9% | 2.1% |
| Somersville | 2.52 | 48.4 | 5.0% | 0.9% | 13.1% | 1973 | $1,504 | 38.4% | 97.2% | 1.9% |
| Broad Brook | 2.39 | 41.5 | 8.9% | 25.9% | 6.1% | 1975 | $1,631 | 46.3% | 94.3% | 4.5% |
| East Longmeadow | 2.68 | 44.4 | 7.4% | 13.3% | 4.8% | 1971 | $1,825 | 48.5% | 95.8% | 2.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Thompsonville. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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