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.
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.
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.
