Thompson, New York
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Thompson is a town located in Sullivan County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 14,189. The town is named after William Thompson, an early settler.
The Town of Thompson is in the southeast part of the county. Sullivan County Community College is located in the town.
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History
The town was first settled in 1749. The town was established in 1803 from the Town of Mamakating. Part of the town was taken to form the Town of Fallsburg in 1826.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 226.3 km² (87.4 mi²). 217.8 km² (84.1 mi²) of it is land and 8.5 km² (3.3 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 3.77% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 14,189 people, 5,543 households, and 3,481 families residing in the town. The population density is 65.1/km² (168.7/mi²). There are 9,258 housing units at an average density of 42.5/km² (110.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 73.70% White, 16.94% African American, 0.18% Native American, 1.85% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 4.64% from other races, and 2.67% from two or more races. 14.56% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 5,543 households out of which 30.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.4% are married couples living together, 15.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 37.2% are non-families. 30.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.44 and the average family size is 3.04.
In the town the population is spread out with 26.0% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 97.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 94.0 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $35,511, and the median income for a family is $41,043. Males have a median income of $37,759 versus $26,692 for females. The per capita income for the town is $18,668. 23.3% of the population and 18.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 34.9% of those under the age of 18 and 13.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Communities and locations in Thompson
- Bridgeville -- A hamlet southeast of Monticello on Route 17.
- Coopers Corners -- A hamlet west of Monticello.
- East Monticello -- A location east of Monticello on Route 17.
- Emerald Green -- A hamlet by the east town line on Route 17.
- Glen Wild -- A hamlet east of Monticello.
- Kiamesha Lake -- A hamlet north of Monticello on Route 42.
- Maplewood -- A hamlet west of Monticello.
- Melody Lake -- A location by the south town line.
- Monticello -- The Village of Monticello is the county seat.
- Rock Hill -- A hamlet southeast of Monticello on Route 17.
- Sackett Lake -- A location in the southwest part of the town.
- Thompsonville -- A hamlet in the east part of the town.
External links
- Town of Thompson, NY (http://www.townofthompson.com)
- Town of Thompson information (http://www.townofthompson.com)