Population 2,104 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Thompsonville
Household size in Thompsonville
| Period | Thompsonville | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.61 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.47 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.46 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.42 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.18 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Households in Thompsonville run small, averaging 2.42 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has dropped from 2.61 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.0 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.7 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.6 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.7 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.6 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.7, Thompsonville is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees.
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 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Thompsonville: 7.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
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 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.2% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.5% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.2% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.1% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.9 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 18.1% of households in Thompsonville rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 64.9% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
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 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.1% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.3% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.6% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Thompsonville is close to the national rate: 10.6% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in Illinois overall (8.1%).
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 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Thompsonville is a little younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1985, against 1980 nationally.
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 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $562 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $735 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $669 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $876 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$314 | +$475 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Thompsonville costs $876 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 30.0% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.8% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.0% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.4% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.9% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Thompsonville: 14.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
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 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.4% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.6% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.8% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.4% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Thompsonville is close to the national rate: 88.4% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Illinois as a whole (90.3%).
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 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.9%, unemployment in Thompsonville is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in Illinois as a whole (6.0%). Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 | 2.42 | 45.7 | 7.9% | 18.1% | 10.6% | 1985 | $876 | 14.9% | 88.4% | 4.9% |
| Kegley | 2.39 | 45.8 | 8.3% | 17.2% | 9.3% | 1983 | $787 | 16.1% | 88.4% | 5.7% |
| West End | 2.49 | 48.0 | 4.3% | 19.0% | 16.7% | 1981 | $804 | 13.0% | 84.6% | 6.3% |
| Parrish | 2.41 | 44.4 | 9.6% | 19.6% | 7.5% | 1981 | $750 | 12.2% | 88.0% | 5.9% |
| Hanaford | 2.45 | 44.3 | 10.6% | 21.0% | 8.3% | 1982 | $686 | 11.8% | 85.3% | 6.3% |
| Akin | 2.09 | 45.4 | 3.8% | 19.9% | 10.1% | 1979 | $1,094 | 18.9% | 91.1% | 5.9% |
| Shakerag | 2.75 | 39.9 | 7.6% | 29.0% | 12.7% | 1985 | $1,132 | 11.2% | 87.8% | 6.3% |
| Logan | 2.36 | 45.5 | 7.8% | 18.6% | 8.5% | 1981 | $818 | 12.9% | 87.9% | 6.8% |
| Pittsburg | 2.68 | 42.0 | 10.3% | 15.4% | 11.2% | 1987 | $962 | 17.5% | 92.1% | 5.7% |
| Galatia | 2.47 | 44.1 | 11.8% | 21.1% | 13.8% | 1978 | $931 | 15.9% | 91.1% | 6.6% |
| West Frankfort | 2.43 | 42.3 | 17.2% | 29.9% | 13.6% | 1963 | $750 | 11.5% | 89.5% | 11.4% |
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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