Thomas is a city located in Tucker County West Virginia. Thomas has a 2024 population of 600. Thomas is currently declining at a rate of -0.33% annually and its population has decreased by -0.99% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 606 in 2020.
The average household income in Thomas is $69,044 with a poverty rate of 4.5%. The median age in Thomas is 57 years: 54.6 years for males, and 58.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Thomas was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 623 | 99.84% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.16% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 236 | 2.26 | 63.6 | 36.4 |
| Non Family | 121 | 1.39 | 56.2 | 43.8 |
| Married | 102 | 3.01 | 74.5 | 25.5 |
| Female | 10 | 5.2 | 30 | 70 |
| Male | 3 | 2 | 100 | 0 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
63.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 34 | 6.76% |
| Associates Degree | 18 | 3.58% |
| Bachelors Degree | 123 | 24.45% |
| Graduate Degree | 16 | 3.18% |
| High School Graduate | 170 | 33.8% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21 | 4.17% |
| Some College | 121 | 24.06% |
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 | 503 | 448 | 139 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 89.07%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 27.63%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $37,031 | $48,229 | $26,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $45,673 | $53,750 | $45,240 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,953 | $48,333 | $29,107 |
| Some College | $28,125 | $0 | $22,679 |
$36,953
Average Earnings
$48,333
Average Male
$29,107
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.65% of Thomas residents speak only English, while 1.35% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.18% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 532 | 23 | 4.32% |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 100% |
4.5%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.03%
Male Poverty Rate
5%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Thomas is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Thomas is White, with 4.32% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.39%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 4.95%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.16% |
| Some College | 4.55% |
| High School | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 6.52% |
| Male Employed | 4.59% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,125 | $87,051 |
| Households | $53,000 | $69,044 |
| Married Families | $63,462 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $48,194 | $51,718 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.2%
Male Marriage Rate
49.3%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
58
Number of Veterans
58
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 19 |
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| Korea | 7 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 23 |
| 18 to 34 | 16 |
| 65 to 74 | 13 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
| 55 to 64 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 58 | 11.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.95%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.5%
Labor Force Participation
45.8%
Employment Rate
12.7%
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
65.06%
Born in Thomas
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Thomas residents were born in the United States, with 65.06% having been born in West Virginia. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 593 | -2 | -0.34% |
| 2028 | 595 | -1 | -0.17% |
| 2027 | 596 | -1 | -0.17% |
| 2026 | 597 | -2 | -0.33% |
| 2025 | 599 | -1 | -0.17% |
| 2024 | 600 | -2 | -0.33% |
| 2023 | 602 | -4 | -0.66% |
| 2022 | 606 | 6 | 1% |
| 2021 | 600 | -6 | -0.99% |
| 2020 | 606 | 54 | 9.78% |
| 2019 | 552 | -5 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 557 | -3 | -0.54% |
| 2017 | 560 | -7 | -1.23% |
| 2016 | 567 | -3 | -0.53% |
| 2015 | 570 | 2 | 0.35% |
| 2014 | 568 | -4 | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 572 | -2 | -0.35% |
| 2012 | 574 | -3 | -0.52% |
| 2011 | 577 | -8 | -1.37% |
| 2010 | 585 | 0 | 0% |