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World Population Review
Thomas County, Kansas Population 2021
Thomas County, Kansas's estimated population is 7,911 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 -0.24% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,911 | 67 | 0.85% |
| 2020 | 7,844 | 67 | 0.86% |
| 2019 | 7,777 | 67 | 0.87% |
| 2018 | 7,710 | -111 | -1.42% |
| 2017 | 7,821 | -26 | -0.33% |
| 2016 | 7,847 | -48 | -0.61% |
| 2015 | 7,895 | 59 | 0.75% |
| 2014 | 7,836 | -97 | -1.22% |
| 2013 | 7,933 | 0.00% | |
| 2012 | 7,933 | -8 | -0.10% |
| 2011 | 7,941 | 11 | 0.14% |
| 2010 | 7,930 | -328 | -3.97% |
| 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 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
0.85%
County Website
State
Founded
October 8, 1885
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
7,930
Growth Since 2010
-0.24%
Thomas County, Kansas Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,328 | 93.83% |
| Black or African American | 177 | 2.27% |
| Some Other Race | 120 | 1.54% |
| Two or More Races | 85 | 1.09% |
| Asian | 72 | 0.92% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 28 | 0.36% |
Thomas County, Kansas Population by Race
Thomas County, Kansas Population Pyramid $2021
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Thomas County, Kansas Population by Age
Thomas County, Kansas Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,375 | 2.2 | 67.6 |
| Married | 1,749 | 2.93 | 86.5 |
| Non Family | 1,114 | 1.2 | 47.4 |
| Female | 282 | 1.85 | 41.8 |
| Male | 230 | 1.95 | 53.5 |
2.63
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
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Thomas County, Kansas Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 84 | 1.67% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 254 | 5.06% |
| High School Graduate | 1,324 | 26.40% |
| Some College | 1,472 | 29.35% |
| Associates Degree | 748 | 14.92% |
| Bachelors Degree | 820 | 16.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 313 | 6.24% |
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Thomas County, Kansas Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Thomas County, Kansas Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,573 | 4,350 | 1,038 |
| Hispanic | 238 | 162 | 17 |
| Black | 136 | 136 | 53 |
| Other Race | 91 | 91 | |
| Asian | 65 | 26 | 23 |
| Native American | 22 | 3 | |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 16 | 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 38.97%.
Thomas County, Kansas Educational Attainment by Race
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$37,695
Average Earnings
$45,788
Average Male
$32,063
Average Female
Thomas County, Kansas Earnings by Educational Attainment
Thomas County, Kansas Language by Age
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Thomas County, Kansas Language
94.80% of Thomas County, Kansas residents speak only English, while 5.20% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.77% of the population.
Thomas County, Kansas Language
Thomas County, Kansas Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,700 | 753 | 11.24% |
| Hispanic | 453 | 76 | 16.78% |
| Black | 136 | 53 | 38.97% |
| Other | 106 | 27 | 25.47% |
| Native | 22 | 22 | 100.00% |
| Multiple | 81 | 1 | 1.23% |
| Asian | 66 | 1 | 1.52% |
11.96%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.22%
Male Poverty Rate
12.67%
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 1.23% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.81%. Among those working part-time, it was 34.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.96%.
Thomas County, Kansas Poverty
Thomas County, Kansas Poverty Rate by Education
Thomas County, Kansas Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
57.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.9%
Male Marriage Rate
58.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Thomas County, Kansas Married by Age and Sex
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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
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Thomas County, Kansas Marital Status
Thomas County, Kansas Veterans by War
Thomas County, Kansas Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 357 | 6.34% |
Thomas County, Kansas Veterans by Race
Thomas County, Kansas Veterans by Education
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12.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
Thomas County, Kansas Veterans by Education
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70.1%
Labor Force Participation
68.5%
Employment Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
Thomas County, Kansas Employment by Age
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Thomas County, Kansas Employment by Race
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Thomas County, Kansas Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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94.76%
Native Born
5.24%
Foreign Born
3.76%
Non Citizen
1.47%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.76% of Thomas County, Kansas residents were born in the United States, with 68.26% having been born in Kansas. 3.76% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Thomas County, Kansas Place of Birth
- 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