As of 2026 the population of Thomas County is 7,796. The population is expected to shrink to 7,715 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.21%.
The median age of Thomas County residents is 37.
The diversity index of Thomas County is 33.6, 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.
The average household income in Thomas County is $106,543 and projected to be $118,250 in 2031. Per capita income is $43,594, projected to be $48,661 in 2031. 4.12% of households – 321 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $978,181 and the average disposable income is $80,455.
There are 3,608 housing units in Thomas County; 2,293 are owner-occupied, 856 are rented, and 459 are vacant. The average home value is $229,429, with 85 homes built in 2010 or later, and 652 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 617 businesses in Thomas County, employing 4,865 workers and pulling from a labor force of 4,346 age 16 and above. 264 workers commute into Thomas County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
4,040 residents both live and work in/around Thomas County. The average travel time is 11.7 minutes. 17.45% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0.84% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 3,582 drive alone, 193 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 154 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 417 residents work from home.
1,014 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 970 have associates degrees, 1,330 have bachelor’s degrees, and 448 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
