Thomas County, Kansas

Total Population: 7,913

County Seat: Colby

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Median Home Value

$165,900

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$73,575

Across all households

Median Age

35.3 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

30.2%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)90.1%
Hispanic or Latino8.1%
Two or More Races1.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.3%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.2%
Other Race0.2%

Under 18 Years

24.2%

65 Years and Over

17.9%

Male

50.8%

Female

49.2%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

95.3%

No Health Insurance

12.4%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

93.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

30.2%

Enrolled in College (18+)

10.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$73,575

Mean Household Income

$96,561

Per Capita Income

$39,637

Unemployment Rate (16+)

0.1%

In Labor Force (19–64)

83.5%

SNAP / Food Stamps

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$165,900

Median Rent

$753/mo

Total Housing Units

3,580

Owner-Occupied

76.5%

Renter-Occupied

23.5%

Vacancy Rate

13.4%

Married Couple Households

54.1%

Cohabiting Couple Households

Male Householder, No Partner

19.6%

Female Householder, No Partner

21.6%

Average Household Size

2.41

Broadband Internet Access

89.2%

Housing Built Since 2010

1.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 20193.