Demographics & People — Fort Thompson, South Dakota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,134 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,200 |
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| Median Age | 22.8 |
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| Total Households | 326 |
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| Family Households | 216 |
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| Average Household Size | 3.48 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 43 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 1,102 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 60 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 60 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 29 |
| Norwegian | 16 |
| French (except Basque) | 14 |
| Dutch | 5 |
| American | 4 |
| Irish | 3 |
| German | 3 |
Language
| English Only | 1,009 |
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| Spanish | 0 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,034 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 50 |
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| Population 18+ | 741 |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Fort Thompson, South Dakota.
