Thomas County, KS

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2021 Population

7,902

1.99% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jerry Moran

Republican Party

US Senator

Roger Marshall

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

35.8

2.45% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

7.67%

1.61% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$69,844

2.24% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$142,000

9.57% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

4,133

3.07% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Thomas County, KS had a population of 7.9k people with a median age of 35.8 and a median household income of $69,844. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Thomas County, KS grew from 7,748 to 7,902, a 1.99% increase and its median household income grew from $68,313 to $69,844, a 2.24% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Thomas County, KS are White (Non-Hispanic) (88.8%), White (Hispanic) (3.92%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.81%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.68%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.24%).

None of the households in Thomas County, KS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.8% of the residents in Thomas County, KS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Thomas County, KS are Colby Community College (398 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Thomas County, KS was $142,000, and the homeownership rate was 69.7%.

Most people in Thomas County, KS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 11.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Thomas County, KS was 2 cars per household.

Thomas County, KS borders Decatur County, KS, Gove County, KS, Logan County, KS, Rawlins County, KS, Sheridan County, KS, and Sherman County, KS.

United States Kansas

Population & Diversity

Thomas County, KS is home to a population of 7.9k people, from which 96.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.92% of Thomas County, KS residents were born outside of the country (389 people).

In 2021, there were 22.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (7.02k people) in Thomas County, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 310 White (Hispanic) and 143 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.8%

2021 Citizenship

96.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.8% of Thomas County, KS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Thomas County, KS was 96.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Thomas County, KS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Thomas County, KS

White (Non-Hispanic)
7.02k ± 38
White (Hispanic)
310 ± 110
Two+ (Hispanic)
143 ± 87.7

7.45%

Hispanic Population

589 people

7.45% of the people in Thomas County, KS are hispanic (589 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Thomas County, KS as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Kansas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
81,246 ± 6,900 people
India
14,367 ± 2,936 people
Vietnam
10,893 ± 2,558 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kansas was Mexico, the natal country of 81,246 Kansas residents, followed by India with 14,367 and Vietnam with 10,893.

Foreign-Born Population

4.92%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

389 people

4.75%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

368 people

As of 2021, 4.92% of Thomas County, KS residents (389 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Thomas County, KS was 4.75%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Thomas County, KS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
147 ± 72
Gulf War (2001-)
81 ± 58
Korea
36 ± 30

Thomas County, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.81 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Thomas County, KS employs 4.13k people. The largest industries in Thomas County, KS are Retail Trade (625 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (572 people), and Educational Services (485 people), and the highest paying industries are Wholesale Trade ($78,194), Utilities ($62,994), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($59,250).

Males in Kansas have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,980. The income inequality in Kansas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.46, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

4.13k

2021 Value

± 426

−3.07%

1 Year decline

± 15.4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Thomas County, KS declined at a rate of −3.07%, from 4.26k employees to 4.13k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Thomas County, KS, are Sales & Related Occupations (641 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (539 people), and Management Occupations (517 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Thomas County, KS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Kansas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

4.13k

2021 Value

± 426

−3.07%

1 Year decline

± 15.4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Thomas County, KS declined at a rate of −3.07%, from 4.26k employees to 4.13k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Thomas County, KS, are Retail Trade (625 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (572 people), and Educational Services (485 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Thomas County, KS, though some of these residents may live in Thomas County, KS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,086

Median earning men ± $7,067

$30,889

Median earning women ± $3,219

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($82,000), Wholesale Trade ($79,861), and Information ($68,783).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($60,278), Other Services Except Public Administration ($49,444), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($38,333).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Kansas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Kansas.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

94
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
80
Wholesale Trade
78
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$44.4k
Wholesale Trade
$24.1k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
$16.9k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Kansas to other states, or from other states to Kansas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Kansas product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $21B, followed by Meat/seafood ($17B) and Cereal grains ($14B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Kansas products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$221B

2020 Value in Kansas

$406B

Projected 2050 Value in Kansas

83.5% growth

In 2020, total outbound Kansas trade was $221B. This is expected to increase 83.5% to $406B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Kansas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Kansas to other states, or from other states to Kansas.

Most Common Trade Partners

Missouri
$18.5B
Texas
$14.8B
Nebraska
$13.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Kansas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Missouri with $18.5B, followed by Texas with $14.8B and Nebraska and $13.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Kansas shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Thomas County, KS went to Donald J. Trump with 82.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (16.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.44%).

Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing the state of Kansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Kansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (82.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (16.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.44%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Thomas County, KS for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Kansas

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Jerry Moran

Senator from Kansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Roger Marshall

Senator from Kansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing Kansas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Kansas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Kansas

Kansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Kansas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Thomas County, KS awarded 398 degrees. The student population of Thomas County, KS in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 399 male students and 918 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Thomas County, KS are White (290 and 78.2%), followed by Two or More Races (38 and 10.2%), Hispanic or Latino (23 and 6.2%), and Black or African American (16 and 4.31%).

The largest universities in Thomas County, KS by number of degrees awarded are Colby Community College (398 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Thomas County, KS are Liberal Arts & Sciences (162 and 40.7%), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (32 and 8.04%), and Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (22 and 5.53%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 1,317 students enrolled in Thomas County, KS, 30.3% men and 69.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,004 records, of which 73.9% were women and 26.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
162 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
20 degrees awarded
Physical Therapy Technician
17 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Thomas County, KS was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 162 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Thomas County, KS according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Colby Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

398 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Colby Community College with 398 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 100 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Thomas County, KS, which is 0.336 times less than the 298 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 290 degrees mean that there were 7.63 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 38 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($2,595) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,418) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.762% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.709% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (598k), Some college (550k), and Bachelors Degree (446k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Thomas County, KS was $142,000 in 2021, which is 0.58 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $129,600 to $142,000, a 9.57% increase. The homeownership rate in Thomas County, KS is 69.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Thomas County, KS have an average commute time of 11.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Thomas County, KS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2022, 12.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Thomas County, KS. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 5.48%.

Housing

Property

$142,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$15,735

$2,208

Median Property Taxes

±$288

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Thomas County, KS the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Thomas County, KS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

69.7%

Homeownership

2021

65.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 69.7% of the housing units in Thomas County, KS were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 73%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Thomas County, KS compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9534
Census Tract 9531

The following map shows all of the tracts in Thomas County, KS colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$69,844

Median Household Income

± $9,250

3.17k

Number of Households

± 391

In 2021, the median household income of the 3.17k households in Thomas County, KS grew to $69,844 from the previous year's value of $68,313.

The following chart displays the households in Thomas County, KS distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Thomas County, KS is from Kansas.

0.46

2021 Wage GINI in Kansas

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Kansas

In 2021, the income inequality in Kansas was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.555% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Kansas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kansas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Kansas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.1%)
Worked At Home (7.6%)
Carpooled (7.47%)

In 2021, 81.1% of workers in Thomas County, KS drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.6%) and those who carpooled to work (7.47%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

11.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Thomas County, KS have a shorter commute time (11.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.04% of the workforce in Thomas County, KS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Thomas County, KS compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Thomas County, KS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Thomas County, KS have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 12.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Thomas County, KS. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 5.48%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

7.67% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Thomas County, KS (573 out of 7.48k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Thomas County, KS is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 9.3% of the children was living in poverty in Thomas County, KS. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4.2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 234 in Thomas County, KS. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 39.4 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

91.6% of the population of Thomas County, KS has health coverage, with 54.8% on employee plans, 9.66% on Medicaid, 13.4% on Medicare, 13.2% on non-group plans, and 0.461% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Thomas County, KS see 1555 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.843% increase from the previous year (1542 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1926 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 592 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,555 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Thomas County, KS

Primary care physicians in Thomas County, KS see an average of 1,555 patients per year. This represents a 0.843% increase from the previous year (1,542 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Thomas County, KS in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.4% under 18 years, 22.4% between 18 and 34 years, 35% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.37%

Uninsured

54.8%

Employer Coverage

9.66%

Medicaid

13.4%

Medicare

13.2%

Non-Group

0.461%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Thomas County, KS declined by 5.7% from 8.87% to 8.37%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Thomas County, KS changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was N/A in Thomas County, KS.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Thomas County, KS.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 34.5% in Thomas County, KS.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Thomas County, KS.

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