Thompson, New York

Thompson: town in Sullivan County, New York, United States

About

Thompson is a town located in the county of Seneca in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 15,308 and a population density of 175 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 15,082 inhabitants.

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Location of Thompson on New York map.

Quick Facts about Thompson

Population 15,082 (2020)
Country United States of America
State New York (United States)
County Seneca County
Phone Area Codes 845
Area 87.5 km2
Latitude & Longitude 43.0031,-76.9639
Altitude 1,476 feet / 450 meters
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 08:07:42 (15th April 2026)
Density 172 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -1.5% (2010-2020)
Weather 56℉ Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather
Thompson  NY  town hall image
Thompson NY town hall image

Geography

Thompson is located at 43°0'11"N 76°57'50"W (43.0031200, -76.9638500).

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Weather

56°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
2 mph SE Overnight

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southeast wind around 2 mph. Chance of precipitation is 2...

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Thompson decreased by 1.5% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 15,308 - census
2011 15,199 -0.72% estimation process
2012 15,199 0% estimation process
2013 15,204 0.03% estimation process
2014 14,967 -1.58% estimation process
2015 14,867 -0.67% estimation process
2016 14,898 0.21% estimation process
2017 14,919 0.14% estimation process
2018 15,005 0.57% estimation process
2019 15,032 0.18% estimation process
2020 15,082 0.33% estimation process
Thompson Station

People born in Thompson (2)

People born in Thompson, including United States Navy sailor and Medal of Honor recipient David J. Naylor, activist Naomi Jaffe, .

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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Thompson, NY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
418001 Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES-Practical Nursing Program Newark (NY) 14513-1863

Nearby Transit Stations (3)

Rail and bus stations connected to Thompson, NY. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
ROC Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station 320 Central Avenue RAIL
NYF Empire Expo Center 581 State Fair Blvd RAIL
SYR William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center 131 Alliance Bank Parkway RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Thompson.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Lyon Post Office Lyons (NY) 14489

Other places with the same name (6)

  • Thompson, Connecticut town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States with a population of 9,371 people.
  • Thompson, Ohio city in Geauga County, Ohio, United States of America with a population of 1,371 people.
  • Thompson, North Dakota city in North Dakota, United States with a population of 1,027 people.
  • Thompson, Michigan township in Schoolcraft County, Michigan with a population of 761 people.
  • Thompson, Iowa city in Winnebago County, Iowa, United States with a population of 466 people.
  • Thompson, Pennsylvania borough of Pennsylvania with a population of 267 people.

Other cities in Seneca County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Seneca County , NY.

City Name Population Title
Seneca Falls 8,611 Town in Seneca County, New York, United States of America
Waterloo 4,864 City in Seneca County, New York, United States of America
Romulus 4,143 Town in Seneca County, New York
Fayette 4,028 Town in Seneca County, New York
Ovid 2,270 City in Seneca County, New York, United States of America
Covert 2,089 Town in Seneca County, New York, USA
Lodi 1,502 Town in Seneca County, New York, United States
Tyre 1,054 Town of the United States
Interlaken 599 Village in Seneca County, New York, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Thompson distances to largest New York cities