Thomas County, Nebraska
Located in Nebraska, Thomas County has a population of 564 residents and a median age of 53.3 years, making it the #3,213 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 8.9%. The median home value is $109,200, and the median household income is $65,000, which is 14% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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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Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Thomas County, 28.7% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 14.9% below the national average, ranking #861 out of 3,222 counties.
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13.7% of adults report poor or fair health and 8.6% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
14.1% of adults in Thomas County smoke , 36.9% are obese , and 23.1% report excessive drinking.
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Families & Children
22.7% of children in Thomas County live in poverty .
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Thomas County is 92.8%. The mean commute time is 19.7 min, which is 28.6% below the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Thomas County voted Republican with a margin of 77.3%. The vote was 11.2% Dem / 88.5% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted +0.5 toward Democrats .
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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.