Thomas County, Nebraska's estimated 2024 population is 689 with a growth rate of 1.77% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Thomas County, Nebraska is the 86th largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 647 and has seen a growth of 6.49% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 749 | 12 | 1.63% |
| 2028 | 737 | 12 | 1.66% |
| 2027 | 725 | 12 | 1.68% |
| 2026 | 713 | 12 | 1.71% |
| 2025 | 701 | 12 | 1.74% |
| 2024 | 689 | 12 | 1.77% |
| 2023 | 677 | 12 | 1.8% |
| 2022 | 665 | -11 | -1.63% |
| 2021 | 676 | 5 | 0.75% |
| 2020 | 671 | -52 | -7.19% |
| 2019 | 723 | 12 | 1.69% |
| 2018 | 711 | -9 | -1.25% |
| 2017 | 720 | 1 | 0.14% |
| 2016 | 719 | 27 | 3.9% |
| 2015 | 692 | -8 | -1.14% |
| 2014 | 700 | -4 | -0.57% |
| 2013 | 704 | 4 | 0.57% |
| 2012 | 700 | 3 | 0.43% |
| 2011 | 697 | 50 | 7.73% |
| 2010 | 647 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 851 | -122 | -12.54% |
| 1980 | 973 | 19 | 1.99% |
| 1970 | 954 | -124 | -11.5% |
| 1960 | 1,078 | -128 | -10.61% |
| 1950 | 1,206 | -347 | -22.34% |
| 1940 | 1,553 | 43 | 2.85% |
| 1930 | 1,510 | -263 | -14.83% |
| 1920 | 1,773 | 582 | 48.87% |
| 1910 | 1,191 | 563 | 89.65% |
| 1900 | 628 | 111 | 21.47% |
| 1890 | 517 | -232 | -30.97% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 552 | 88.18% |
| Two or more races | 66 | 10.54% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 1.28% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 318 | 1.97 | 69.8 | 30.2 |
| Married | 217 | 2.33 | 77.9 | 22.1 |
| Non Family | 91 | 1.07 | 53.8 | 46.2 |
| Female | 6 | 3 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 4 | 1.25 | 100 | 0 |
2.33
Average Family Size
1.97
Average Household Size
69.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 20 | 3.96% |
| Associates Degree | 106 | 20.99% |
| Bachelors Degree | 110 | 21.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 26 | 5.15% |
| High School Graduate | 126 | 24.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15 | 2.97% |
| Some College | 102 | 20.2% |
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 | 431 | 422 | 136 |
| 2+ Races | 66 | 48 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 25 | 12 | 0 |
| Black | 8 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.91%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 31.55%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,000 | $42,500 | $38,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,000 | $96,250 | $72,750 |
| High School Graduate | $40,417 | $53,750 | $26,513 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,458 | $57,083 | $34,125 |
| Some College | $58,056 | $66,250 | $35,625 |
$46,458
Average Earnings
$57,083
Average Male
$34,125
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.88% of Thomas County, Nebraska residents speak only English, while 4.12% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.12% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 552 | 23 | 4.17% |
| Multiple | 66 | 7 | 10.61% |
4.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.66%
Male Poverty Rate
7.69%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Thomas County, Nebraska is Multiple, with 10.61% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Thomas County, Nebraska is White, with 4.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.68%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.29% |
| Some College | 7.69% |
| High School | 3.97% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 6.25% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $84,375 | $100,807 |
| Households | $72,708 | $83,742 |
| Married Families | $90,208 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,594 | $41,174 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
77.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
80.0%
Male Marriage Rate
74.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
40
Number of Veterans
37
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 33 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 19 |
| 65 to 74 | 18 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40 | 8.93% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.8%
Labor Force Participation
68.1%
Employment Rate
1.1%
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
79.39%
Born in Thomas County, Nebraska
97.92%
Native Born
2.08%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
2.08%
Naturalized
97.92% of Thomas County, Nebraska residents were born in the United States, with 79.39% having been born in Nebraska. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.