Thomas County, Nebraska
NE · FIPS 31171 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 564 | — | #3,213 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $65,000 | -13.5% | #1,634 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 53.3 years | +37.0% | #98 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $109,200 | -61.3% | #2,862 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $638 | -45.1% | #2,977 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.9% | -29.6% | #547 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Thomas County has a population of 564, making it the #3,213 most populous county in the US. The median age is 53.3 years, which is 37.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Thomas County is $65,000, ranking #1,634 out of 3,222 counties — 13.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 8.9% and unemployment stands at 2.1%.
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The median home value in Thomas County is $109,200 (-61.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $638/mo and the homeownership rate is 68.1%.
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95.0% of residents in Thomas County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.6% above the national rate.
About Thomas County, Nebraska
Thomas County, Nebraska has a total population of 564, making it the 3,213th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Thomas County is 53.3 years, which is 37.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Thomas County is $65,000, which ranks #1,634 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 13.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.9%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1%.
The median home value in Thomas County is $109,200, 61.3% below the national median. Renters in Thomas County pay a median gross rent of $638 per month. The homeownership rate is 68.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Thomas County, 28.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 14.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 19.7 min.
Thomas County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 89.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.0%) and Two or More Races (3.9%).
All data for Thomas County, Nebraska 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.