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Thomas

Oklahoma · 1,238 residents · 1.149 sq mi
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Thomas has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,083. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $42,700. With a median age of 40.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,238
−1%since 1990
from 1,247 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,077 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 1,085 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.7
+4%since 1990
from 39.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Thomas
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,083
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,250 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,693
+40%since 1990
from $11,246 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.2%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 16.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$42,700
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$357
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $299 in 1990
US average: $602
75.9%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 75.3% in 1990
24.1% rent
1.4
−7%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(1,176)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(9)
Asian0.2%(2)
Diversity Score15%(187)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88%(1,089)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4.9%(60)
5
−68%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.3%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 14.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.1%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 71.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.4%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.4 min
−34%since 1990
from 21.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thomas, Oklahoma?

Thomas, Oklahoma has about 1,238 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Thomas, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Thomas, Oklahoma earns about $30,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Thomas, Oklahoma expensive?

In Thomas, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $42,700, and the typical rent is about $357 a month.

How educated are people in Thomas, Oklahoma?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Thomas, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Thomas, Oklahoma?

About 17.2% of people in Thomas, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Thomas, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Thomas, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 9 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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