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Thompson, North Dakota
City · Population 1,091 · #44 in North Dakota
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About Thompson
Set in the eastern part of North Dakota, Thompson is a small town with an estimated population of 1,091.
Officially, Thompson is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.43 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,537 residents per square mile.
📰 Thompson News Today
- Jack Thompson Devil's Lake Daily Journal · Aug 18
- 34 years after the accident: John Wayne Thompson’s life today farmprogress.com · Aug 7
- Thompson vs Hillsboro/Central Valley Football - Aug 28, 2026 Sports Illustrated · Aug 17
- Cade Thompson concert in Pierre to support foster and adoptive families Dakota News Now · Aug 13
- Thompson rallies past Grafton to win second straight state Legion title Grand Forks Herald · Aug 4
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Thompson Unique
- Positioned in eastern North Dakota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of North Dakota — one of 406 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Easy reach of Grand Forks (10 mi) — commute to the city, live where it's calm.
🏫 Schools in Thompson
- THOMPSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- THOMPSON HIGH SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNorth Dakota
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,091
Rank in state#44 of 355
Land area0.43 sq mi
Density2,537/sq mi
Coordinates47.7746, -97.1044