Thomas County, KS

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2019 Population

7,810

0.179% 1-year decline

US Senator

Jerry Moran

Republican Party

US Senator

Roger Marshall

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

0.277% 1-year decrease

2019 Poverty Rate

12%

7.86% 1-year increase

2019 Median Household Income

$60,124

4.6% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$129,700

7.37% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

4,232

2.2% 1-year decline

About

In 2019, Thomas County, KS had a population of 7.81k people with a median age of 36 and a median household income of $60,124. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Thomas County, KS declined from 7,824 to 7,810, a −0.179% decrease and its median household income grew from $57,478 to $60,124, a 4.6% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Thomas County, KS are White (Non-Hispanic) (90%), White (Hispanic) (3.79%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.14%), Other (Hispanic) (1.54%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.922%). 0% of the households in Thomas County, KS speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

96.2% of the residents in Thomas County, KS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Thomas County, KS are Colby Community College (383 degrees awarded in 2019).

In 2019, the median property value in Thomas County, KS was $129,700, and the homeownership rate was 67.6%. Most people in Thomas County, KS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 11.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Thomas County, KS was 2 cars per household.

Thomas County, KS borders Decatur County, KS, Gove County, KS, Logan County, KS, Rawlins County, KS, Sheridan County, KS, and Sherman County, KS.

United States Kansas

Diversity

Thomas County, KS is home to a population of 7.81k people, from which 96.2% are citizens. As of 2019, 5.24% of Thomas County, KS residents were born outside of the country (409 people).

In 2019, there were 23.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (7.03k people) in Thomas County, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 296 White (Hispanic) and 167 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Thomas County, KS

White (Non-Hispanic)
7.03k ± 15
White (Hispanic)
296 ± 131
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
167 ± 123

6.53%

Hispanic Population

510 people

6.53% of the people in Thomas County, KS are hispanic (510 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Thomas County, KS as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

5.24%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

409 people

3.96%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

310 people

As of 2019, 5.24% of Thomas County, KS residents (409 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Thomas County, KS was 3.96%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Thomas County, KS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.5

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 3.7

In 2019, the median age of all people in Thomas County, KS was 36. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 35, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 44. But people in Thomas County, KS are getting getting younger. In 2018, the average age of all Thomas County, KS residents was 36.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Kansas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
84,130 ± 7,017 people
India
14,053 ± 2,903 people
Vietnam
10,675 ± 2,532 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kansas was Mexico, the natal country of 84,130 Kansas residents, followed by India with 14,053 and Vietnam with 10,675.

Citizenship

96.2%

2019 Citizenship

97.1%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 96.2% of Thomas County, KS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Thomas County, KS was 97.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Thomas County, KS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
167 ± 56
Korea
48 ± 34
Gulf War (2001-)
28 ± 24

Thomas County, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.48 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Kansas. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Kansas, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Kansas.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Kansas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Kansas.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Kansas. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Kansas.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Kansas across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Thomas County, KS is $60,124. In 2019, the tract with the highest median household income in Thomas County, KS was Census Tract 9534 with a value of $64,293, followed by Census Tract 9531 and N/A, with respective values of $58,696 and N/A.

Males in Kansas have an average income that is 1.41 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,721. The income inequality in Kansas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.458, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Thomas County, KS employs 4.23k people. The largest industries in Thomas County, KS are Health Care & Social Assistance (685 people), Retail Trade (662 people), and Educational Services (559 people), and the highest paying industries are Wholesale Trade ($68,750), Utilities ($58,000), and Public Administration ($50,000).

Wages

Median Household Income

$60,124

2019 value

± $5,288

4.6%

1 Year Growth

± 11.2%

Households in Thomas County, KS have a median annual income of $60,124, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $57,478 in 2018, which represents a 4.6% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Thomas County, KS compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Kansas.

$64,354

Average Male Salary in Kansas

± $1,958

$45,721

Average Female Salary in Kansas

± $1,400

In 2019, full-time male employees in Kansas made 1.41 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Kansas by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Kansas.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Kansas

Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$56,139 ± $74,364
Asian
$52,393 ± $7,262
White
$49,769 ± $1,226

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Kansas workers was Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander. These workers were paid 1.07 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Kansas.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Kansas by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Thomas County, KS is from Kansas.

0.458

2019 Wage GINI in Kansas

0.46

2018 Wage GINI in Kansas

In 2019, the income inequality in Kansas was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.47% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Kansas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kansas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Kansas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9534
Census Tract 9531
N/A

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Thomas County, KS was Census Tract 9534 with a value of $64,293, followed by Census Tract 9531 and N/A, with respective values of $58,696 and N/A.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Thomas County, KS colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

12% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Thomas County, KS (883 out of 7.38k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Males 18 - 24.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
779 ± 218
Hispanic
76 ± 81
Black
53 ± 92

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Thomas County, KS is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

4.23k

2019 Value

± 473

−2.2%

1 Year decline

± 15.3%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Thomas County, KS declined at a rate of −2.2%, from 4.33k employees to 4.23k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Thomas County, KS, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (573 people), Management Occupations (485 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (475 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Thomas County, KS.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Thomas County, KS, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (573 people), Management Occupations (485 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (475 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Thomas County, KS has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (4.03 times higher than expected), Healthcare Support Occupations (1.92 times), and Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (1.76 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Thomas County, KS, by median earnings, are Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($65,893), Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations ($65,774), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations ($52,697).

Industries

Employment by Industries

4.23k

2019 Value

± 473

−2.2%

1 Year decline

± 15.3%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Thomas County, KS declined at a rate of −2.2%, from 4.33k employees to 4.23k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Thomas County, KS, are Health Care & Social Assistance (685 people), Retail Trade (662 people), and Educational Services (559 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Thomas County, KS, though some of these residents may live in Thomas County, KS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Thomas County, KS, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (685 people), Retail Trade (662 people), and Educational Services (559 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Thomas County, KS has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (7.91 times higher than expected), Utilities (3.64 times), and Educational Services (1.42 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Thomas County, KS, by median earnings, are Wholesale Trade ($68,750), Utilities ($58,000), and Public Administration ($50,000).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Kansas to other states, or from other states to Kansas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2018, the top outbound Kansas product (by dollars) was Cereal grains with $30.4B, followed by Mixed freight ($30B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($20.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Kansas products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Kansas.

$263B

2018 Value in Kansas

$404B

Projected 2045 Value in Kansas

53.5% growth

In 2018, total outbound Kansas trade was $263B. This is expected to increase 53.5% to $404B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Kansas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Kansas to other states, or from other states to Kansas.

Most Common Trade Partners

Missouri
$25.9B
Texas
$23.5B
Nebraska
$17.9B

In 2018, the top outbound Kansas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Missouri with $25.9B, followed by Texas with $23.5B and Nebraska and $17.9B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Kansas shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Thomas County, KS went to Donald J. Trump with 81.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (13.2%), followed by Other (5.45%). The most partisan county was Wallace County, KS with 90.4% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing the state of Kansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Kansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (81.3%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (13.2%)
Democratic Party
Other (5.45%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Kansas went to Donald J. Trump with 81.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (13.2%), followed by Other (5.45%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Kansas for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Kansas.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Thomas County, KS

81.3% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Kansas

Wallace County, KS
90.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Sheridan County, KS
87.1% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Gove County, KS
84.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Kansas was Wallace County, KS with 90.4% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Kansas colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Kansas

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Kansas.

Jerry Moran

Senator from Kansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Roger Marshall

Senator from Kansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing Kansas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Kansas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Kansas

Kansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Kansas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2019, universities in Thomas County, KS awarded 383 degrees. The student population of Thomas County, KS is skewed towards women, with 411 male students and 999 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Thomas County, KS are White (272 and 76%), followed by Two or More Races (42 and 11.7%), Hispanic or Latino (20 and 5.59%), and Black or African American (13 and 3.63%).

The largest universities in Thomas County, KS by number of degrees awarded are Colby Community College (383 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Thomas County, KS are Liberal Arts & Sciences (193 and 50.4%), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (64 and 16.7%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (28 and 7.31%).

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
193 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
26 degree-majorss awarded
Physical Therapy Technician
22 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Thomas County, KS was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 193 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Thomas County, KS according to their major.

Universities

Colby Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

383 degrees awarded

In 2019, the Thomas County, KS institution with the largest number of graduating students was Colby Community College with 383 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

Degrees Awarded to Men

299

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 84 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Thomas County, KS, which is 0.281 times less than the 299 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Thomas County, KS by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
272 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
42 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
20 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Thomas County, KS was White students. These 272 degrees mean that there were 6.48 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 42 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Thomas County, KS was $129,700 in 2019, which is 0.539 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $120,800 to $129,700, a 7.37% increase. The homeownership rate in Thomas County, KS is 67.6%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Thomas County, KS have an average commute time of 11.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Thomas County, KS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$129,700

2019 Median

± $11,578

$120,800

2018 Median

± $12,589

In 2019, the median property value in Thomas County, KS grew to to $129,700 from the previous year's value of $120,800.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Thomas County, KS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Thomas County, KS the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$60,124

Median Household Income

± $5,288

3.38k

Number of Households

± 426

In 2019, the median household income of the 3.38k households in Thomas County, KS grew to $60,124 from the previous year's value of $57,478.

The following chart displays the households in Thomas County, KS distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Thomas County, KS distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Thomas County, KS the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

67.6%

2019 Homeownership

72.3%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 67.6% of the housing units in Thomas County, KS were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 72.3%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Thomas County, KS compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

11.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Thomas County, KS have a shorter commute time (11.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 1.81% of the workforce in Thomas County, KS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Thomas County, KS compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (81.6%)
Carpooled (6.76%)
Worked At Home (6.76%)

In 2019, 81.6% of workers in Thomas County, KS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (6.76%) and those who worked at home (6.76%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Thomas County, KS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Thomas County, KS have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

91.6% of the population of Thomas County, KS has health coverage, with 57.3% on employee plans, 8.39% on Medicaid, 11.3% on Medicare, 14.5% on non-group plans, and 0.234% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Kansas was $7,651 in 2014. This is a 2.99% increase from the previous year ($7,429).

Primary care physicians in Thomas County, KS see 1542 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.03% decrease from the previous year (1558 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1944 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 648 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Elk County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (22.5%). Additionally, Osage County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (42.4%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,542 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Thomas County, KS

Primary care physicians in Thomas County, KS see an average of 1,542 patients per year. This represents a 1.03% decrease from the previous year (1,558 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Thomas County, KS in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Kansas.

$7,651

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Kansas

$4,855

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$6,736

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,126

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Kansas (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 2.99%, from $7,429 to $7,651.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

8.38%

Uninsured

57.3%

Employer Coverage

8.39%

Medicaid

11.3%

Medicare

14.5%

Non-Group

0.234%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Thomas County, KS grew by 23.7% from 6.77% to 8.38%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Thomas County, KS changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.