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Thomas County

Nebraska · 639 residents (2025 est.) · 712.554 sq mi
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Thomas County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,000. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 165 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $109,200. With a median age of 53.3, 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 53.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
564
−23%since 2000
from 729 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
−15%since 2009
from 1 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
53.3
+21%since 2000
from 44.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:639 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5336207077938801990201020202024Thomas County
2024564
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 51.1%(6)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.3%(24)
US avg: 6%
10 to 143.5%(20)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 192.3%(13)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.5%(20)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3420.6%(116)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.4%(53)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 546%(34)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6410.3%(58)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7428.7%(162)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 849.2%(52)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.1%(6)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,000
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,292 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,067
+142%since 2000
from $15,335 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.8%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.320
−38%since 2010
from 0.516 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing29.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction29.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance16.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services5.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Information4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,200
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$638
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
31.9% rent
Vacancy rate
14.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
2.1%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
+2%since 2009
from 1.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
44
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(720)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(503)
Black2%(11)
Hispanic / Latino5%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.9%(22)
Diversity Score
25
+737%since 2009
from 3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican5%(28)
Ancestry
German36.3%(205)
Irish21.5%(121)
English12.9%(73)
American5.7%(32)
Scottish3.7%(21)
Norwegian2.7%(15)
Polish2.3%(13)
British2.1%(12)
Dutch1.6%(9)
Swedish1.4%(8)
Austrian1.1%(6)
Czech1.1%(6)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
French0.5%(3)
Swiss0.5%(3)
Danish0.4%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.7%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+22%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.8%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.7%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
14.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% 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
4.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 0.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 69.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.9%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.8%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2012
from 12.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
−88.3 ptssince 2013
from 93.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.5%
+11.0 ptssince 2017
from 77.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 95.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married18.4%(48)
Married70.9%(185)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced10.7%(28)
Women 15+
Never married12.3%(31)
Married69.2%(175)
Widowed11.1%(28)
Divorced7.5%(19)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thomas County, Nebraska?

Thomas County, Nebraska has about 564 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Thomas County, Nebraska earns about $65,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Thomas County, Nebraska expensive?

In Thomas County, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $109,200, and the typical rent is about $638 a month.

How educated are people in Thomas County, Nebraska?

About 28.7% of adults age 25 and over in Thomas County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Thomas County, Nebraska?

About 8.9% of people in Thomas County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Thomas County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Thomas County, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 287 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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

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