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Thomson Minnesota Community Guide


Location:


The St. Louis River in Thomson


Population: 
 Thomson
(city)
1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2000-2010 Change
Actual Percent
Population 159 152 132 153 159 +6 +3.92
Land Area (sq. mile) 1.80 1.97 1.88 1.88 1.88 0 0.00
Density (persons per sq. mile) 88.33 77.16 70.21 81.31 84.57 +3.26 +4.01
Housing Units 48 52 55 67 76 +9 +13.43
Households -- 47 49 64 73 +9 +14.06
Persons Per Household -- 3.23 2.69 2.39 2.18 -0.21 -8.79

Geography:

Thomson was a city in Carlton County, Minnesota, along the St. Louis River. On November 5, 2013, a vote to authorize the consolidation of Thomson and nearby Carlton passed with a 95% approval. Thomson is adjacent to Jay Cooke State Park and is located on the Willard Munger State Trail. Minnesota Highway 210 serves as a main arterial route in the community.

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Demographics:

As of the census of 2010, there were 159 people, 73 households, and 48 families residing in the city. The population density was 85.0 inhabitants per square mile (32.8/km2). There were 76 housing units at an average density of 40.6 per square mile (15.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.9% White, 1.3% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races.

There were 73 households of which 21.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.3% were married couples living together, 1.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.2% were non-families. 28.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.69.

The median age in the city was 48.2 years. 17% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.9% were from 25 to 44; 35.9% were from 45 to 64; and 18.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

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History:  

THOMSON Township received its name from the station and village of the St. Paul and Duluth and Northern Pacific Railroads, built in 1870. This village was the county seat from that date until 1886 and was incorporated as a village in 1891; it had a post office, 1870-1955. The name was given by officers of the former line in honor of David Thompson, the Canadian explorer and geographer, but it has been generally spelled as if for James Thomson (1700-1748), the Scottish poet, author of "The Seasons." Articles in the St. Paul newspapers of 1869 and 1870, however, spelled the name Thompson and stated it was named for J. Edgar Thompson, president of the Pennsylvania Central Railroad.

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Government:
On November 5, 2013, a vote to authorize the consolidation of Thomson and nearby Carlton
passed with a 95% approval. See Carlton for government information.

Post Office Thomson had a Post Office from 1870 until 1955 and is today served by the Carlton Post Office.
US Post Office
313 Chestnut Avenue
Carlton, MN 55718-5000
Phone: (218) 384-4519
Toll Free: (800) ASK-USPS

Regular Business Hours:
Week Days       9:15 am - 12:15 pm
                        1:15 pm - 4:15 pm
Saturday          Closed 

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US Post Office, Carlton Minnesota


Utilities:
Utility Type Utility Name Utility Phone
Electricity Minnesota Power (218) 879-4606
Natural Gas Minnesota Energy Resources Corp   (800) 889-9508
Wastewater Carlton Municipal (218) 384-4229
Water Carlton Municipal (218) 384-4229
Telephone CenturyLink Communications (800) 244-1111
Cable TV Northland Cablevision (218) 879-1511

Major Employers:
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News:
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Weather:

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Minnesota State Highway Map of the Thomson Minnesota area
Minnesota State Highway Map of the Thomson Minnesota area


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Recreation:
Jay Cooke State Park
780 Highway 210
Carlton, MN 55718
Phone: (218) 384-4610
Fax: (218) 384-4851

Park trails link up to the Willard Munger State Trail at the north edge of the park; perfect for backpackers, bikers (both mountain and tour), hikers, horseback riders, and skiers. Check out the wildflowers in the spring, and the vivid colors in the fall. Walk on the swinging suspension bridge high above the raging St. Louis River. Visit the historic cemetery and the gorge at Thomson Dam.

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Jay Cooke State Park, Carlton Minnesota

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Health Care:

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Schools:

Carlton Schools
Independent School District #93

405 School Avenue
PO Box 310
Carlton, MN  55718
Phone: (218) 384-4225
Fax: (218) 384-3543

Grades:  K-12
Students:  500

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Carlton Schools - ISD. #93
Carlton High School
405 School Avenue
PO Box 310
Carlton, MN 55718
Phone: (218) 384-4226
Fax: (218) 384-3607

Grades:  6-12
Students:  251

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Carlton High School
South Terrace Elementary School
530 Stine Drive
PO Box 620
Carlton, MN 55718
Phone: (218) 384-4728
Fax: (218) 384-4039

Grades:  PK-5
Students:  249

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South Terrace Elementary School, Carlton Minnesota

Churches: 

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Motels:

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Resorts:

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Campgrounds:

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Businesses:

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Topographic map of the Thomson Minnesota area
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