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Thomas

West Virginia · 586 residents · 4.46 sq mi
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Thomas has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,750. Population has grown 30% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $87,100. With a median age of 56.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 56.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
586
+30%since 2000
from 452 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
131 / sq mi
+30%since 2000
from 101 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
56.6
+18%since 2000
from 47.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4294865436006571990201020202024Thomas
2024599
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,750
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,443 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,272
+36%since 2000
from $14,918 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing6.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information4.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,100
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$360
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $429 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.2%
−51.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
30.0% rent
Vacancy rate
33.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+20%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(582)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0.9%(5)
Diversity Score
1
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+39%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.0%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
48.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.8%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thomas, West Virginia?

Thomas, West Virginia has about 586 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Thomas, West Virginia earns about $31,750 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 $87,100, and the typical rent is about $360 a month.

How educated are people in Thomas, West Virginia?

About 10.1% 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 18.6% 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 10 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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