Thomas County, KS

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    2024 Population
    7,885
    US Senator
    Jerry Moran
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Roger Marshall
    Republican Party
    2024 Poverty Rate
    6.49%
    5.81% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $71,325
    3.06% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $172,700
    4.1% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    4,392
    3.68% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Thomas County, KS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    96.3% of the residents in Thomas County, KS are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Thomas County, KS are Colby Community College (558 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Thomas County, KS was $172,700, and the homeownership rate was 75.2%.

    Most people in Thomas County, KS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 11.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Thomas County, KS was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Thomas County, KS is home to a population of 7.89k people, from which 96.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 4.15% of Thomas County, KS residents were born outside of the country (327 people).

    In 2024, there were 26.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.83k people) in Thomas County, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 256 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 239 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    96.3%
    2024 Citizenship
    96.5%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 96.3% of Thomas County, KS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Thomas County, KS was 96.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Thomas County, KS
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      6.83k ± 109
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      256 ± 35
    3. White (Hispanic)
      239 ± 135
    8.4%
    Hispanic Population
    662 people

    In 2024, there were 26.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.83k people) in Thomas County, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 256 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 239 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    8.4% of the people in Thomas County, KS are hispanic (662 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Thomas County, KS as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Kansas.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      84,373 ± 7,029 people
    2. India
      14,412 ± 2,940 people
    3. Vietnam
      10,201 ± 2,475 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kansas was Mexico, the natal country of 84,373 Kansas residents, followed by India with 14,412 and Vietnam with 10,201.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    4.15%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    327 people
    4.33%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    343 people

    As of 2024, 4.15% of Thomas County, KS residents (327 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Thomas County, KS was 4.33%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      92 ± 66
    2. Vietnam
      43 ± 38
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      15 ± 22

    Thomas County, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.14 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    89.6% of the population of Thomas County, KS has health coverage, with 53.9% on employee plans, 7.43% on Medicaid, 14.1% on Medicare, 13.5% on non-group plans, and 0.67% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Thomas County, KS see 1,969 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,969 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1973 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 562 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.6% were men and 49.4% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    1,969 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Thomas County, KS

    Primary care physicians in Thomas County, KS see an average of 1,969 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,969 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.6% under 18 years, 22.8% between 18 and 34 years, 31.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.9% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.6% were men and 49.4% were women.

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    Uninsured People

    10.4%
    Uninsured
    53.9%
    Employer Coverage
    7.43%
    Medicaid
    14.1%
    Medicare
    13.5%
    Non-Group
    0.67%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Thomas County, KS declined by 16.1% from 12.4% to 10.4%.

    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.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

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    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 4.96 in Thomas County, KS.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 34.3% in Thomas County, KS.

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    Clinical Care

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    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 12.6% in Thomas County, KS.

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    Economy

    The economy of Thomas County, KS employs 4.39k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Thomas County, KS were Health Care & Social Assistance (714 people), Retail Trade (615 people), and Educational Services (596 people), and the highest paying industries were Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($250,001), Wholesale Trade ($72,447), and Transportation & Warehousing ($67,625).

    Employment

    Occupations

    4.39k
    2024 Value
    ± 477
    3.68%
    1 Year growth
    ± 15%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Thomas County, KS grew at a rate of 3.68%, from 4.24k employees to 4.39k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Thomas County, KS, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (580 people), Sales & Related Occupations (489 people), and Management Occupations (484 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Thomas County, KS.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    4.39k
    2024 Value
    ± 477
    3.68%
    1 Year growth
    ± 15%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Thomas County, KS grew at a rate of 3.68%, from 4.24k employees to 4.39k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Thomas County, KS, are Health Care & Social Assistance (714 people), Retail Trade (615 people), and Educational Services (596 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.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $50,922
    Median earning men ± $5,104
    $33,029
    Median earning women ± $4,668

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($163,125), Wholesale Trade ($103,294), and Information ($78,846).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($51,417), Public Administration ($46,444), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($34,231).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    3.11%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 1.44M people employed in Kansas. This represents a 3.11% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

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

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 30
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    2. 30
      Retail Trade
    3. 21
      Construction

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $33.7k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $20.7k
      Wholesale Trade
    3. $19k
      Retail Trade

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Kansas went to Donald J. Trump with 57.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (41%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.23%).

    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 Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (57.2%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (41%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.23%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Kansas went to Donald J. Trump with 57.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (41%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.23%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Kansas for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Kansas

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    Jerry Moran
    Senator from Kansas3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2011
    Roger Marshall
    Senator from Kansas2
    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.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Thomas County, KS awarded 558 degrees. The student population of Thomas County, KS in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 465 male students and 944 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Thomas County, KS are White (364 and 69.6%), Unknown (88 and 16.8%), Two or More Races (34 and 6.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (15 and 2.87%).

    The largest universities in Thomas County, KS by number of degrees awarded are Colby Community College (558 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Thomas County, KS are Liberal Arts & Sciences (171 and 30.6%), Veterinary Office Management/Administration (59 and 10.6%), and Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (56 and 10%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 1,409 students enrolled in Thomas County, KS, 33% men and 67% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,118 records, of which 71.1% were women and 28.9% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      171 degrees awarded
    2. Registered Nursing
      28 degrees awarded
    3. Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician And Veterinary Assistant
      24 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Thomas County, KS was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 171 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Colby Community College
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    558 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Colby Community College with 558 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 229 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Thomas County, KS, which is 0.696 times less than the 329 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 364 degrees mean that there were 4.14 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 88 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Public, 2-year ($2,670) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,620) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,042) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Thomas County, KS was $172,700 in 2024, which is 0.519 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $165,900 to $172,700, a 4.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Thomas County, KS is 75.2%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Thomas County, KS have an average commute time of 11.7 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.

    In 2025, 7.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Thomas County, KS. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 0.499%.

    Housing

    Property

    $172,700
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$16,455
    $2,362
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$308

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units 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 $3k+ range.

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    Rent vs Own

    75.2%
    Homeownership
    2024
    67.7%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 75.2% of the housing units in Thomas County, KS were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 76.5%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $71,325
    Median Household Income
    ± $9,792
    3.14k
    Number of Households
    ± 388

    In 2024, the median household income of the 3.14k households in Thomas County, KS declined from $71,325 from the previous year's value of $73,575.

    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.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Thomas County, KS is from Kansas.
    0.459
    2024 Wage GINI in Kansas
    0.458
    2023 Wage GINI in Kansas

    In 2024, the income inequality in Kansas was 0.459 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.185% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Kansas was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (82.4%)
    2. Worked At Home (9.6%)
    3. Carpooled (4.44%)

    In 2024, 82.4% of workers in Thomas County, KS drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.6%) and those who carpooled to work (4.44%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    11.7 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Thomas County, KS have a shorter commute time (11.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.865% of the workforce in Thomas County, KS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    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.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 7.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Thomas County, KS. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 0.499%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    6.49% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Thomas County, KS (485 out of 7.47k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 65 - 74.

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

    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.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 8.7% of the children was living in poverty in Thomas County, KS. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 4.8%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 234 in Thomas County, KS. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 39.4% per 100,000 population.

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