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Thomas

West Virginia · 611 residents · 4.46 sq mi
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Thomas has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,429. Population has grown 35% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $95,400. With a median age of 55.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
611
+35%since 2000
from 452 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
137 / sq mi
+35%since 2000
from 101 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.5
+16%since 2000
from 47.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4294865436006571990201020202024Thomas
2024599
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,429
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,443 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,998
+74%since 2000
from $14,918 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services5.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,400
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$598
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $429 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.4%
−16.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
35.6% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−19%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(585)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.1%(13)
Diversity Score
2
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+90%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2011
from 2.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 43.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.4%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
54.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−81.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thomas, West Virginia?

Thomas, West Virginia has about 611 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Thomas, West Virginia earns about $51,429 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 $95,400, and the typical rent is about $598 a month.

How educated are people in Thomas, West Virginia?

About 15.5% 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 7.8% 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 35 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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