Thomas County, Kansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Thomas County is located in Kansas with a total population of 7,913. It is the 48th most populous county out of 105 in Kansas. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Thomas County is 35.3 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 37.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Thomas County is $73,575. This is 1% higher than the state median of $72,639. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 6% lower. The poverty rate stands at 6.9%. This is 40% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. The unemployment rate is 0.1%. This is 96% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $165,900. Housing costs are 18% lower than the state median of $203,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Thomas County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Thomas County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.1%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 5.3%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

30.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 14% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.5%.