Thompson
City in Grand Forks County, North Dakota
Thompson is a city in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, with 1,101 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 873 ft (266 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Reynolds, 7.3 miles S.
- 1,101residents (2020 Census)
- 873 ftelevation · 266 m
- 0.4 sq miland area · 1.1 km²
- 2,546 / sq mipopulation density
- 58278ZIP code
About Thompson
Thompson is a city in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, United States. It is part of the Greater Grand Forks Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is located on the border of Allendale and Walle townships, with Walle on the east and Allendale on the west. The population was 1,101 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 1,091 in 2024.
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Living in Thompson
- Median household income
- $118,281
- Median home value
- $281,900
- Median rent
- $775/mo
- Median age
- 44.2
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Thompson had 1,101 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,101 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,546 per sq mi (983 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Thompson at a glance
| State | North Dakota (ND) |
|---|---|
| County | Grand Forks County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,101 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.43 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 873 ft (266 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.7746° N, 97.1044° W |
| ZIP code | 58278 |
| Official website | cityofthompsonnd.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3878660 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Thompson
- Reynolds7.3 mi S
- Grand Forks10.0 mi N
- East Grand Forks, MN11.4 mi N
- Buxton11.9 mi S
- Fisher, MN14.3 mi E
- Emerado16.0 mi NW
- Climax, MN17.7 mi SE
- Grand Forks AFB18.3 mi NW
- Hatton19.0 mi SW
- Manvel20.9 mi N
- Northwood21.6 mi W
- Mayville21.7 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Thompson
What county is Thompson in?
Thompson is in Grand Forks County, North Dakota.
What is the population of Thompson, ND?
1,101 people lived in Thompson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Thompson, ND?
The ZIP code of Thompson is 58278.
What is the elevation of Thompson?
873 feet (266 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Thompson?
Reynolds (7.3 mi), Grand Forks (10.0 mi), East Grand Forks (11.4 mi), Buxton (11.9 mi), Fisher (14.3 mi).
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