Thomas County

Thomas County

Population Demographics

As of 2024 the population of Thomas County is 7,887. The population is expected to shrink to 7,837 by 2029 - a growth rate of -0.13%.

The median age of Thomas County residents is 37.

The diversity index of Thomas County is 33.9, meaning that there is a 34% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.

Housing and Income

The average household income in Thomas County is $101,080 and projected to be $114,140 in 2029. Per capita income is $40,765, projected to be $46,740 in 2029. 3.73% of households – 294 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,113,379 and the average disposable income is $76,631.

There are 3,605 housing units in Thomas County; 2,280 are owner-occupied, 896 are rented, and 429 are vacant. The average home value is $222,116, with 70 homes built in 2010 or later, and 534 built in 1939 or earlier.

Business and Workforce

There are 628 businesses in Thomas County, employing 5,111 workers and pulling from a labor force of 4,089 age 16 and above. 534 workers commute into Thomas County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

3,534 residents both live and work in/around Thomas County. The average travel time is 12.2 minutes. 20.77% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.36% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 3,425 drive alone, 291 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 122 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 251 residents work from home.

1,220 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 793 have associates degrees, 888 have bachelor’s degrees, and 541 hold a graduate or professional degree.