City profile · West Virginia · Census ACS 2023

Thomas, WV

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Thomas - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

614
Residents
$55,500
Median income
$158,900
Median home
$869
Median rent (state)

Thomas - the verdict

Nationally, Thomas sits in the 28th percentile for household income among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS.

28th
percentile, household income
30th
percentile, home value
2nd
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Thomas, WV

614 people live in Thomas, West Virginia - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. The typical household in Thomas brings in $55,500 a year, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 11.8%. Thomas's housing stock carries a median value of $158,900, and the median resident age is 56.6 years. About 21.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 37.1% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 0 residential building permits were authorized in Thomas (No Permits), per Census BPS data.

Living costs in West Virginia run below the national norm: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, West Virginia scores 89.5 (Well Below Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $869 per month statewide. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts West Virginia's average monthly utility costs around $220 (state average). On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 12.6 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Very Low).

Population

614 residents

Census ACS 2023 - West Virginia

Median Household Income

$55,500 /yr

Poverty 11.8%

Cost of Living Index (state)

89.5 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, West Virginia average

How does Thomas compare to other US cities?

Here's how Thomas stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 28% higher than other cities
Home value 30% pricier than other cities
Median rent 2% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Thomas against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to West Virginia only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

West Virginia-relative analysis

Median Gross Rent places Thomas near the bottom of West Virginia's cities

Among the 390 West Virginia cities PlainCities tracks with reported median gross rent data, Thomas ranks #253 - the 0th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Thomas only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#133 of 330
60th percentile in West Virginia
Median Gross Rent
#253 of 390
0th percentile in West Virginia
Median Home Value
#82 of 337
75th percentile in West Virginia
Poverty Rate
#181 of 389
53rd percentile in West Virginia
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#123 of 390
68th percentile in West Virginia

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within West Virginia only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

28thIncome percentile

28th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Thomas's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$158,900 Among the most affordable more affordable than 70% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Thomas $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Thomas, WV Thomas, WV's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Thomas, WV-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Thomas, WV median $55,500/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Thomas, WV's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Thomas, WV. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 21.3%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 11.8%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 37.1%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
614
Median Income
$55,500
Median Home Value
$158,900
Median Age
56.6
Poverty Rate
11.8%
Labor force participation
37.1%
Bachelor's Degree+
21.3%

Schools

Total Schools
1
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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585 residents590 residents595 residents600 residents 202020212022202320242025 598 residents 587 residents ▼ -1.8%
Thomas's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

Total Permits (2024)
0
housing units authorized
Single-Family
0
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 0
2020 0
2021 10
2022 0
2023 0
2024 0

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
61.1%
Carpool
12.1%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
18.4%
Work from Home
8.4%

Based on 190 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for West Virginia - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$110
avg/month
Natural Gas
$72
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$38
avg/month
Total Utilities
$220
estimated/month

Estimates reflect West Virginia state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a West Virginia state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Thomas sits in

Cost of Living Index
89.5
Well Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$869/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
12.6 / 100
Very Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in West Virginia

Elizabeth
610 people
Beaver
619 people
Bruno
619 people
East View
625 people
Gassaway
600 people
Robinette
597 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Thomas's 614 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Dinosaur, CO
614 people
Golden Beach, FL
614 people
Keyesport, IL
614 people
Camden, MI
614 people
Joliet, MT
614 people
Mohall, ND
614 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Thomas's $55,500 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

West Point, AL
$55,500 median income
Genoa, AR
$55,500 median income
Mount Etna, IN
$55,500 median income
Cass City, MI
$55,500 median income
Dellroy, OH
$55,500 median income
Monongahela, PA
$55,500 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Thomas, WV Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Thomas, WV - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 99.2% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 0.0% White 99.2% Black or African American 0.0% Asian 0.2% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.0% Two or more races 0.7% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Thomas compares to nearby West Virginia cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Thomas (this city) 614 $55,500
Elizabeth 610 $28,375
Beaver 619 $30,568
Bruno 619 N/A
Census ACS 5-year FIPS WV NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Thomas, WV?

What is the population of Thomas, WV? +

The population of Thomas, WV stands at 614 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Thomas, WV? +

The median household income in Thomas is $55,500 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Thomas? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Thomas; the closest available measure is the West Virginia state average, a cost of living index of 89.5 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within West Virginia vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Thomas, WV? +

The median home value in Thomas is $158,900, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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