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West Virginia · 587 residents (2025 est.) · 4.46 sq mi
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Thomas has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,042. Population has grown 33% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $157,400. With a median age of 56.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
599
+33%since 2000
from 452 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
134 / sq mi
+33%since 2000
from 101 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
56.4
+18%since 2000
from 47.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:587 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4294865436006571990201020202024Thomas
2024599
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,042
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,443 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,046
+95%since 2000
from $14,918 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.339
−19%since 2010
from 0.420 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.9%
Information2.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,400
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$792
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $429 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.0%
−22.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
42.0% rent
Vacancy rate
30.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
7.6%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+23%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
72
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(446)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(596)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(3)
Diversity Score1.2%(7)
Diversity Score
1
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.4%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+44%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.6%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.5%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
15.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
22.0%
+19.2 ptssince 2011
from 2.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 43.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.3%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.8%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
42.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.2%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.5%
−8.7 ptssince 2012
from 25.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.5%
−77.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.3%
+36.0 ptssince 2017
from 61.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thomas, West Virginia?

Thomas, West Virginia has about 599 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Thomas, West Virginia?

The typical household in Thomas, West Virginia earns about $56,042 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Thomas, West Virginia expensive?

In Thomas, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $157,400, and the typical rent is about $792 a month.

How educated are people in Thomas, West Virginia?

About 20.1% of adults age 25 and over in Thomas, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Thomas, West Virginia?

About 19.6% of people in Thomas, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Thomas, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Thomas, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 23 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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