Thomson, Minnesota
Thomson: city in Minnesota, USA
About
Thomson is a city located in the county of Carlton in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,003. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,163 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Thomson
| Population | 5,163 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Minnesota (United States) |
| County | Carlton County |
| Phone Area Codes | 770 |
| Area | 5780000 km2 |
| Official name | Thomson |
| Latitude & Longitude | 46.6636,-92.3980 |
| Altitude | 1,053 feet / 321 meters |
| Time Zone | UTC−06:00, UTC−05:00 |
| Local time | 03:58:08 (23rd April 2026) |
| Population growth | 3.1% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 69℉ Rain Showers Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Thomson is located at 46°39'49"N 92°23'53"W (46.6635500, -92.3979700).
Thomson map
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Weather
Rain showers likely after 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Thomson increased by 3.1% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,003 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,009 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,988 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,989 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,011 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,045 | 0.67% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,089 | 0.86% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,112 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,167 | 1.06% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,178 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,163 | -0.29% | estimation process |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Thomson, MN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 380368 | Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College | Cloquet (MN) | 55720-2342 |
Nearby Transit Stations (2)
Rail and bus stations connected to Thomson, MN. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DUL | Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota | 4426 Grand Ave. | BUS |
| DUU | Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota | 175 Kirby Student Union | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Thomson.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Carlton Post Office | Carlton (MN) | 55718 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Thomson, Georgia city in and the county seat of McDuffie County, Georgia, United States with a population of 6,463 people.
- Thomson, Illinois town in Illinois, USA with a population of 548 people.
Other cities in Carlton County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Carlton County , MN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cloquet | 12,014 | City in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States |
| Barnum | 1,088 | Township in Carlton County, Minnesota |
| Carlton | 1,081 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Scanlon | 945 | City in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Blackhoof | 916 | Township in Carlton County, Minnesota |
| Mahtowa | 625 | Township in Carlton County, Minnesota |
| Kettle River | 518 | City in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Atkinson | 427 | Unincorporated community in Carlton County, Minnesota |
| Wrenshall | 395 | Township in Carlton County, Minnesota |
| Cromwell | 364 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Pleasant Valley | 317 | Unincorporated community in Carlton County, Minnesota |
| Holyoke | 188 | Township in Carlton County, Minnesota |
| Automba | 147 | Township in Carlton County, Minnesota |
| Moose Lake | 119 | City in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Wright | 114 | City in Minnesota, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Thomson distances to largest Minnesota cities