Thomas County, Kansas
Total Population: 7,913
County Seat: Colby
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 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
93.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
30.2%
Enrolled in College (18+)
10.1%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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
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Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian 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
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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.