COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Thomas County

Kansas · 8,258 residents · 1,074.686 sq mi

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Thomas County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,247. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $46,500.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 32.5

US median: 33.0

Less educated

16% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 20%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

8,258

+1%vs 2000

vs 8,180 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

8 / sq mi

+1%vs 2000

vs 8 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

32.5

−8%vs 2000

vs 35.3 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

20248K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$22,247

−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $37,034 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$10,551

−45%vs 2000

vs $19,028 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

14.3%

+4.6 ptsvs 2000

vs 9.7% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$46,500

−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $76,300 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$279

−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $373 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

68.2%

−0.9 ptsvs 2000

vs 69.0% in 2000

31.8% rent

Afford Score

2.1

+1%vs 2000

vs 2.1 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic96.4%(7,882)

Black0.4%(35)

Hispanic / Latino1.8%(151)

Asian0.3%(22)

Other0%

Diversity Score6.3%(515)

1990

White, non-Hispanic98.1%(8,102)

Black0.5%(39)

Hispanic / Latino1.5%(127)

Asian0.2%(18)

Other1.2%(99)

Diversity Score8.2%(681)

Diversity Score

+31%vs 2000

vs 6 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

15.7%

−9.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 25.0% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

85.4%

−7.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 92.7% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

5.5%

−3.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 8.8% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

15.5 min

+57%vs 2000

vs 9.9 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thomas County, Kansas?

Thomas County, Kansas has about 8,258 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Thomas County, Kansas?

The typical household in Thomas County, Kansas earns about $22,247 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Thomas County, Kansas expensive?

In Thomas County, Kansas, the median home is worth about $46,500, and the typical rent is about $279 a month.

How educated are people in Thomas County, Kansas?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Thomas County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Thomas County, Kansas?

About 14.3% of people in Thomas County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

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2 census tracts

Census Tract 9531 Census Tract 9534

5 ZIP codes

ZIP 67701 ZIP 67732 ZIP 67753 ZIP 67743 ZIP 67734

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