Thomas, West Virginia
Thomas: city in West Virginia, United States
About
Thomas is a city located in the county of Tucker in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 586 and a population density of 50 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 545 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Thomas
| Population | 545 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | West Virginia (United States) |
| County | Tucker County |
| Postal code | 26292 |
| Phone Area Codes | 304 |
| Area | 11.67 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.1490,-79.4981 |
| Altitude | 3,035 feet / 925 meters |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 09:11:07 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 47 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -7.52% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 77℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Thomas is located at 39°8'56"N 79°29'53"W (39.1490000, -79.4981100).
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Weather
77°F
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7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Thomas decreased by 7.52% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 586 | - | census |
| 2011 | 578 | -1.38% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 574 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 572 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 568 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 570 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 568 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 560 | -1.43% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 558 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 550 | -1.45% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 545 | -0.92% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,611 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 5,049 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 11.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 5,860 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 5,051 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 1.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 17.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 24.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 48.8% |
| White only, percent : | 94.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 0.5% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 92.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 471 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.4% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 69.6% |
Thomas zip code is 26292.
County name: Tucker, County
fips: 54093
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 69.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $169,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,056 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $444 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $952 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,064 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.24 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 70.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 90.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 81.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 87.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 31.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 10.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.6% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 23,645 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 132,454 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $25,779 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $56,550 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $29,617 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 8.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 705 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 442 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 167 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 650 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 97 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 560 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 981.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 5.14 |
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Thomas, WV. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237358 | Davis & Elkins College | Elkins (WV) | 26241-3996 |
Nearby Transit Stations (6)
Rail and bus stations connected to Thomas, WV. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTV | Grantsville, MD | 3000 Chestnut Ridge Road | BUS |
| FSB | Frostburg, MD | 101 Braddock Road | BUS |
| Code: C U M | Cumberland station | East Harrison and Queen City Street | RAIL |
| CUA | Cumberland, MD | 12401 Willowbrook Road SE | BUS |
| COV | Connellsville station | North Water Street and West Peach Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Thomas.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Thoma Post Office | Thomas (WV) | 26292 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Thomas, Michigan township in Monroe County, Michigan with a population of 11,419 people.
- Thomas, Oklahoma city in Oklahoma, United States with a population of 1,178 people.
Other cities in Tucker County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Tucker County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Parsons | 1,395 | City in Tucker County, West Virginia, USA |
| Hendricks | 254 | Human settlement in Tucker County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Hambleton | 212 | Town in Tucker County, West Virginia, United States |