Thomas, WV

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Thomas

Gatzmer / Jenningston

Holly Meadows / Moore

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Thomas

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

20.1%

Households with Children

23.7%

School Enrollment K-12

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 2.0%
School Age (5-17): 10.2%
Young Adults (18-34): 17.4%
Working Age (35-54): 18.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 10.8%
Seniors (65+): 41.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 2.6%
High School / GED: 46.4%
Some College or Associate's: 30.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 20.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 22.4%
Single Parents: 1.4%
Couples & Adults: 24.2%
Living Alone: 52.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 99.5%
Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 0.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 0.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 32.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 1.2%
Other White: 66.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 56.1%
Born in Other U.S. State: 42.7%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 95.4%
Spanish: 4.4%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 0.7%
Elementary (1-4): 0.8%
Middle School (5-8): 6.1%
High School (9-12): 2.7%
College / Graduate: 0.3%
Not Enrolled: 89.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources