As of 2025 the population of Thomas County is 7,916. The population is expected to shrink to 7,810 by 2030 - a growth rate of -0.27%.
The median age of Thomas County residents is 37.
The diversity index of Thomas County is 32.5, meaning that there is a 33% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Thomas County is $95,331 and projected to be $102,823 in 2030. Per capita income is $38,471, projected to be $41,589 in 2030. 2.91% of households – 230 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $850,900 and the average disposable income is $71,971.
There are 3,631 housing units in Thomas County; 2,246 are owner-occupied, 927 are rented, and 458 are vacant. The average home value is $220,971, with 63 homes built in 2010 or later, and 618 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 606 businesses in Thomas County, employing 4,797 workers and pulling from a labor force of 4,166 age 16 and above. 369 workers commute into Thomas County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
3,765 residents both live and work in/around Thomas County. The average travel time is 11.4 minutes. 17.95% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0.45% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 3,406 drive alone, 257 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 159 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 344 residents work from home.
1,096 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 970 have associates degrees, 1,154 have bachelor’s degrees, and 471 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16
