Thompson is a city in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, United States.

However, when the railroad came in 1881, the name caused an issue, since there was already a nearby town of Norton in Minnesota.

[5] Albert Thompson, co-owner of a general store with his brother Robert, was commissioned postmaster in January 1881.

14.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

15.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

None of the families and 0.7% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 7.7% of those over 64.

Amtrak’s Empire Builder, which operates between Seattle/Portland and Chicago, passes through the town on BNSF tracks, but makes no stop.

The nearest station is located in Grand Forks, 14 miles (23 km) to the north.