Thompsons Station, TN

Thompson's Station, Tennessee

Thompson's Station contains a population of approximately 1,283.

The People and Families of Thompson's Station

In Thompson's Station, about 72% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Thompson's Station, at least compared to other towns of its size. The town has a large-family feeling.

Unlike most towns, Thompson's Station has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Thompson's Station had a median family income of $70,568. The typical family in Thompson's Station is better off than most in Tennessee. The town has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Thompson's Station. Interestingly, lots of people in the town have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Thompson's Station.

Thompson's Station Housing

Thompson's Station has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 90% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Tennessee, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.

Commuting

In Thompson's Station, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Thompsons Station strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Tennessee):

Category	Trophy
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 7%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State)	Top 7%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 12%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 15%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Thompson's Station, TN

Comparing Thompsons Station to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone

Thompsons Station Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Thompsons Station Colleges

(List of All Tennessee Colleges)

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