Thomas County, Kansas's estimated 2024 population is 7,822 with a growth rate of -0.55% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Thomas County, Kansas is the 49th largest county in Kansas. The 2010 population was 7,932 and has seen a growth of -1.39% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,607 | -43 | -0.56% |
| 2028 | 7,650 | -43 | -0.56% |
| 2027 | 7,693 | -43 | -0.56% |
| 2026 | 7,736 | -43 | -0.55% |
| 2025 | 7,779 | -43 | -0.55% |
| 2024 | 7,822 | -43 | -0.55% |
| 2023 | 7,865 | -43 | -0.54% |
| 2022 | 7,908 | -40 | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 7,948 | 16 | 0.2% |
| 2020 | 7,932 | 228 | 2.96% |
| 2019 | 7,704 | 31 | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 7,673 | -151 | -1.93% |
| 2017 | 7,824 | -14 | -0.18% |
| 2016 | 7,838 | -70 | -0.89% |
| 2015 | 7,908 | 59 | 0.75% |
| 2014 | 7,849 | -95 | -1.2% |
| 2013 | 7,944 | 2 | 0.03% |
| 2012 | 7,942 | -6 | -0.08% |
| 2011 | 7,948 | 16 | 0.2% |
| 2010 | 7,932 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 8,258 | -193 | -2.28% |
| 1980 | 8,451 | 950 | 12.66% |
| 1970 | 7,501 | 143 | 1.94% |
| 1960 | 7,358 | -214 | -2.83% |
| 1950 | 7,572 | 1,147 | 17.85% |
| 1940 | 6,425 | -909 | -12.39% |
| 1930 | 7,334 | 1,817 | 32.93% |
| 1920 | 5,517 | 62 | 1.14% |
| 1910 | 5,455 | 1,343 | 32.66% |
| 1900 | 4,112 | -1,426 | -25.75% |
| 1890 | 5,538 | 5,377 | 3339.75% |
| 1880 | 161 | -7,446 | -97.88% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,421 | 93.85% |
| Other race | 220 | 2.78% |
| Two or more races | 154 | 1.95% |
| Black or African American | 72 | 0.91% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.3% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,129 | 2.39 | 72.4 | 27.6 |
| Married | 1,719 | 3.07 | 88 | 12 |
| Non Family | 1,116 | 1.16 | 49.6 | 50.4 |
| Male | 157 | 2.92 | 82.2 | 17.8 |
| Female | 137 | 3.25 | 50.4 | 49.6 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
72.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 182 | 3.68% |
| Associates Degree | 681 | 13.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 822 | 16.61% |
| Graduate Degree | 488 | 9.86% |
| High School Graduate | 1,147 | 23.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 92 | 1.86% |
| Some College | 1,537 | 31.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,609 | 4,472 | 1,268 |
| Hispanic | 273 | 157 | 10 |
| Other Race | 123 | 56 | 30 |
| 2+ Races | 105 | 85 | 8 |
| Asian | 24 | 3 | 1 |
| Native American | 16 | 9 | 0 |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 27.51%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,854 | $70,149 | $33,640 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,833 | $89,539 | $52,054 |
| High School Graduate | $41,667 | $45,417 | $21,978 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $18,846 | $0 | $19,447 |
| Overall | $43,301 | $51,512 | $32,469 |
| Some College | $43,125 | $51,089 | $33,242 |
$43,301
Average Earnings
$51,512
Average Male
$32,469
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.63% of Thomas County, Kansas residents speak only English, while 6.37% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.85% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,820 | 442 | 6.48% |
| Hispanic | 552 | 46 | 8.33% |
| Other | 203 | 19 | 9.36% |
| Native | 15 | 15 | 100% |
| Multiple | 128 | 12 | 9.38% |
| Asian | 24 | 1 | 4.17% |
6.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.3%
Male Poverty Rate
7.84%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Thomas County, Kansas is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Thomas County, Kansas is Asian, with 4.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.34%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.8%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 5.03%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.04% |
| Some College | 4.45% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.48% |
| High School | 3.06% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 4.78% |
| Male Employed | 4.02% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $91,759 | $111,703 |
| Households | $72,417 | $95,662 |
| Married Families | $96,706 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,673 | $65,313 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.3%
Male Marriage Rate
60.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
389
Number of Veterans
366
Male Veterans
23
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 152 |
| Vietnam | 134 |
| First Gulf War | 89 |
| Korea | 15 |
| World War II | 10 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 126 |
| 75+ | 86 |
| 55 to 64 | 69 |
| 35 to 54 | 63 |
| 18 to 34 | 45 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 389 | 6.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.47%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.2%
Labor Force Participation
66.8%
Employment Rate
0.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
69.55%
Born in Thomas County, Kansas
95.6%
Native Born
4.4%
Foreign Born
3.62%
Non Citizen
0.78%
Naturalized
95.6% of Thomas County, Kansas residents were born in the United States, with 69.55% having been born in Kansas. 3.62% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.