Thomas County, Kansas
Thomas County: County in Kansas, United States
About
Thomas County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 7,900 and a population density of 3 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 7,702 inhabitants. Its county seat is Colby. The county was created 139 years ago in 1885.
Quick Facts about Thomas County
| Population : | 7,702 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kansas (United States) |
| Different from : | Thomas County, Thomas County |
| Area : | 2784 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.01% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.99% |
| Named for : | George Henry Thomas |
| Capital : | Colby |
| Establishment : | October 10, 1885 |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 11:46:14 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 3 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.57% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Thomas County is located at 39°21'3"N 101°3'20"W (39.3509700, -101.0555300). It has 5 neighbors: Decatur County, Gove County, Logan County, Rawlins County and Sheridan County.
Thomas County map
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The largest city of Thomas County is Colby with a population of 5,315. Other cities include, Oakley population 2,030, Brewster population 289, Rexford population 223 and Gem population 84. See all Thomas County cities & populated places.
Thomas County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Thomas County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Colby | 5,315 | City in Thomas County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Oakley | 2,030 | City in Kansas |
| Brewster | 289 | Human settlement in Thomas County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Rexford | 223 | City in Kansas, United States |
| Gem | 84 | City in Kansas, United States |
| Menlo | 58 | Human settlement in Thomas County, Kansas, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Thomas County
Thomas County has 5 neighbours.
- Decatur County county in Kansas, United States
- Gove County county in Kansas, United States
- Logan County county in Kansas, United States
- Rawlins County county in Kansas, United States
- Sheridan County county in Kansas, United States
- Colby
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Thomas County decreased by 2.57% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 7,900 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,941 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,933 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,933 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,836 | -1.24% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,895 | 0.75% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,847 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,821 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,710 | -1.44% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,777 | 0.86% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,702 | -0.97% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Thomas County , Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 44,372 people.
- Thomas County , Nebraska county in Nebraska, United States with a population of 739 people.
Kansas Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson County | 607,220 | County in Wyoming, United States |
| Sedgwick County | 519,907 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Wichita | 391,731 | The largest city in Kansas and the center of the Wichita metropolitan area. |
| Overland Park | 197,381 | The second most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas. |
| Shawnee County | 175,999 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Wyandotte County | 165,265 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Kansas City | 152,960 | The second most populous city in Kansas. |
| Douglas County | 122,530 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Leavenworth County | 82,246 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Riley County | 73,202 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Butler County | 66,992 | County in Kansas, United States of America |
| Shawnee | 66,298 | The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas. |
| Reno County | 61,793 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Lenexa | 56,156 | The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas. |
| Saline County | 53,926 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Salina | 46,274 | The most populous city in Saline County, Kansas. |
