Thomas County, Kansas
KS · FIPS 20193 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,885 | — | #2,658 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $71,325 | -5.1% | #1,099 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 35.3 years | -9.3% | #2,939 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $172,700 | -38.7% | #1,752 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $752 | -35.3% | #2,464 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.5% | -48.5% | #154 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Thomas County has a population of 7,885, making it the #2,658 most populous county in the US. The median age is 35.3 years, which is 9.3% below the national median.
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The median household income in Thomas County is $71,325, ranking #1,099 out of 3,222 counties — 5.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 6.5% and unemployment stands at 0.6%.
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The median home value in Thomas County is $172,700 (-38.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $752/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.2%.
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89.6% of residents in Thomas County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.3% below the national rate.
About Thomas County, Kansas
Thomas County, Kansas has a total population of 7,885, making it the 2,658th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Thomas County is 35.3 years, which is 9.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Thomas County is $71,325, which ranks #1,099 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 5.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 6.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6%.
The median home value in Thomas County is $172,700, 38.7% below the national median. Renters in Thomas County pay a median gross rent of $752 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Thomas County, 34.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2.7% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 13.8 min.
Thomas County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 86.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (8.4%) and Two or More Races (4.2%).
All data for Thomas County, Kansas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.