Thomas is a city located in Custer County Oklahoma. Thomas has a 2024 population of 1,132. Thomas is currently declining at a rate of -0.44% annually and its population has decreased by -1.57% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,150 in 2020.
The average household income in Thomas is $74,521 with a poverty rate of 19.01%. The median age in Thomas is 34.5 years: 27.6 years for males, and 41.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Thomas was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 963 | 76.73% |
| Two or more races | 149 | 11.87% |
| Native American | 105 | 8.37% |
| Other race | 31 | 2.47% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 0.56% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 420 | 2.9 | 81.2 | 18.8 |
| Married | 208 | 3.83 | 86.1 | 13.9 |
| Non Family | 136 | 1.15 | 82.4 | 17.6 |
| Female | 42 | 3.57 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
| Male | 34 | 3.41 | 64.7 | 35.3 |
3.62
Average Family Size
2.9
Average Household Size
81.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 73 | 9.58% |
| Associates Degree | 94 | 12.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 97 | 12.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 38 | 4.99% |
| High School Graduate | 254 | 33.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18 | 2.36% |
| Some College | 188 | 24.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 617 | 534 | 110 |
| Native American | 61 | 54 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 60 | 59 | 17 |
| Hispanic | 28 | 23 | 4 |
| Other Race | 17 | 17 | 2 |
| Black | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 28.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $76,250 | $85,556 | $50,833 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,250 | $19,286 | $66,250 |
| High School Graduate | $29,643 | $47,543 | $16,528 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,107 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,591 | $50,197 | $27,120 |
| Some College | $29,491 | $77,788 | $27,593 |
$36,591
Average Earnings
$50,197
Average Male
$27,120
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.56% of Thomas residents speak only English, while 5.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.57% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 925 | 186 | 20.11% |
| Native | 105 | 25 | 23.81% |
| Hispanic | 102 | 17 | 16.67% |
| Multiple | 149 | 16 | 10.74% |
| Other | 31 | 3 | 9.68% |
19.01%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.4%
Male Poverty Rate
13.77%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Thomas is Native, with 23.81% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Thomas is Other, with 9.68% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.87%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.88%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 20.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.67% |
| Some College | 12.77% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.15% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 57.14% |
| Male Employed | 10.58% |
| Female Employed | 10.36% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,000 | $87,886 |
| Households | $57,813 | $74,521 |
| Married Families | $81,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,000 | $45,302 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.4%
Male Marriage Rate
51.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
47
Number of Veterans
34
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 31 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 15 |
| 55 to 64 | 11 |
| 75+ | 11 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40 | 6.08% |
| Black | 7 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.5%
Labor Force Participation
59.1%
Employment Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
64.7%
Born in Thomas
96.73%
Native Born
3.27%
Foreign Born
3.11%
Non Citizen
0.16%
Naturalized
96.73% of Thomas residents were born in the United States, with 64.7% having been born in Oklahoma. 3.11% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,111 | -4 | -0.36% |
| 2028 | 1,115 | -4 | -0.36% |
| 2027 | 1,119 | -5 | -0.44% |
| 2026 | 1,124 | -4 | -0.35% |
| 2025 | 1,128 | -4 | -0.35% |
| 2024 | 1,132 | -5 | -0.44% |
| 2023 | 1,137 | 6 | 0.53% |
| 2022 | 1,131 | -6 | -0.53% |
| 2021 | 1,137 | -13 | -1.13% |
| 2020 | 1,150 | -39 | -3.28% |
| 2019 | 1,189 | -4 | -0.34% |
| 2018 | 1,193 | -5 | -0.42% |
| 2017 | 1,198 | -16 | -1.32% |
| 2016 | 1,214 | -12 | -0.98% |
| 2015 | 1,226 | -3 | -0.24% |
| 2014 | 1,229 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 1,229 | 16 | 1.32% |
| 2012 | 1,213 | 27 | 2.28% |
| 2011 | 1,186 | 4 | 0.34% |
| 2010 | 1,182 | 0 | 0% |