Thomas County, NE Demographics & Local Data
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Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Thomas County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 651 | 1,957,609 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 0.9 | 25.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.94% | 0.63% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 45.7 | 38.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 318 | 786,867 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Thomas County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Thomas County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,000 | $74,987 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 2.80% | 4.57% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.1% | 3.0% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Thomas County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $94,166 | $167,658 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $684 | $1,035 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 69.8% | 66.5% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM , followed by 08:00 AM – 08:29 AM .
| Metric | Thomas County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 8.9 | 16.9 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 11.7% | 10.0% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Thomas County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Thomas County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.2% | 30.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 1.97 | 2.43 | 2.54 |
Health
| Metric | Thomas County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | — | 79.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.0% | 12.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 14.7% | 16.6% | 19.0% |