2023 ACS Census Data · Population 7,913
Thomas County is a small rural county in Kansas with a population of 7,913. The median household income is $73,575, 13% above the national average. The poverty rate is 6.9%, median home value is $165,900, and 30.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 25% above the national average.
Population
7,913
2023 estimate
Rank #2659 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$73,575
Household
Rank #789 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$165,900
Owner-occupied
Rank #1712 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
30.2%
Adults 25+
Rank #708 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
49.2%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
4.3%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
6.4%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
4.1%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
14% above Kansas avg·13% above national avg
Poverty Rate
40% above Kansas avg·54% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
9% above Kansas avg·19% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$39,637
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
6.9%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
68.4%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
27% above Kansas avg·21% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
4% below Kansas avg·19% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
3% above Kansas avg·5% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
9% below Kansas avg·6% above national avg
Housing Units
3,580
Households
3,101
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.4
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,185
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
89.2%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
11 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
21% above Kansas avg·25% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
3% above Kansas avg·6% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
8.8%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
15.0%
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