Thomas County, Kansas Population 2022
Thomas County, Kansas's estimated population is 7,978 with a growth rate of 0.85% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Thomas County, Kansas is the 50th largest county in Kansas. The 2010 Population was 7,930 and has seen a growth of 0.61% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 161 | 0.00% | |
| 1890 | 5,538 | 5,377 | 3339.75% |
| 1900 | 4,112 | -1,426 | -25.75% |
| 1910 | 5,455 | 1,343 | 32.66% |
| 1920 | 5,517 | 62 | 1.14% |
| 1930 | 7,334 | 1,817 | 32.93% |
| 1940 | 6,425 | -909 | -12.39% |
| 1950 | 7,572 | 1,147 | 17.85% |
| 1960 | 7,358 | -214 | -2.83% |
| 1970 | 7,501 | 143 | 1.94% |
| 1980 | 8,451 | 950 | 12.66% |
| 1990 | 8,258 | -193 | -2.28% |
| 2010 | 7,930 | -328 | -3.97% |
| 2011 | 7,941 | 11 | 0.14% |
| 2012 | 7,933 | -8 | -0.10% |
| 2013 | 7,933 | 0.00% | |
| 2014 | 7,836 | -97 | -1.22% |
| 2015 | 7,895 | 59 | 0.75% |
| 2016 | 7,847 | -48 | -0.61% |
| 2017 | 7,821 | -26 | -0.33% |
| 2018 | 7,710 | -111 | -1.42% |
| 2019 | 7,777 | 67 | 0.87% |
| 2020 | 7,844 | 67 | 0.86% |
| 2021 | 7,911 | 67 | 0.85% |
| 2022 | 7,978 | 67 | 0.85% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,261 | 93.71% |
| Black or African American | 173 | 2.23% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 29 | 0.37% |
| Asian | 39 | 0.50% |
| Some Other Race | 80 | 1.03% |
| Two or More Races | 166 | 2.14% |
Thomas County, Kansas Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,294 | 2.23 | 73 |
| Married | 1,709 | 3.02 | 88.6 |
| Male | 197 | 1.95 | 43.1 |
| Female | 232 | 1.76 | 41.4 |
| Non Family | 1,156 | 1.21 | 61.5 |
2.73
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 157 | 3.14% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 187 | 3.74% |
| High School Graduate | 1,140 | 22.80% |
| Some College | 1,435 | 28.69% |
| Associates Degree | 826 | 16.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 793 | 15.86% |
| Graduate Degree | 463 | 9.26% |
Thomas County, Kansas Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 131 | 131 | 48 |
| White | 4,525 | 4,307 | 1,174 |
| 2+ Races | 120 | 120 | 21 |
| Hispanic | 271 | 172 | 24 |
| Other Race | 30 | 9 | |
| Native American | 20 | 3 | |
| Asian | 30 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 36.64%.
$41,971
Average Earnings
$51,964
Average Male
$30,065
Average Female
Thomas County, Kansas Language by Age
Thomas County, Kansas Language
94.94% of Thomas County, Kansas residents speak only English, while 5.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.91% of the population.
Thomas County, Kansas Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 20 | 20 | 100.00% |
| Black | 131 | 47 | 35.88% |
| Hispanic | 500 | 62 | 12.40% |
| White | 6,571 | 443 | 6.74% |
| Other | 18 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 163 | 9 | 5.52% |
7.54%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.64%
Male Poverty Rate
7.45%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Thomas County, Kansas
The race most likely to be in poverty in Thomas County, Kansas is Native, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Thomas County, Kansas is Multiple, with 5.52% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.66%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.03%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.61%.
Thomas County, Kansas Marital Status
Marriage Rates
57.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.0%
Male Marriage Rate
57.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Thomas County, Kansas Married by Age and Sex
Thomas County, Kansas Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Thomas County, Kansas Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 313 | 5.61% |
Thomas County, Kansas Veterans by Education
9.25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.52%
Veteran Disability Rate
70.1%
Labor Force Participation
69.2%
Employment Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
73.28%
Born in Thomas County, Kansas
95.25%
Native Born
4.75%
Foreign Born
3.51%
Non Citizen
1.24%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.25% of Thomas County, Kansas residents were born in the United States, with 73.28% having been born in Kansas. 3.51% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990