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Thomas County, NE
3 cities and towns and 1 ZIP code in Thomas County, Nebraska.
Population
564
Land area
713sq mi
People per sq mi
1
ZIP codes
1
Cities and towns in Thomas County
Thomas County at a glance
- Thomas County is 97% less dense than Nebraska as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $65,000 a year, 15% less than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $109,200 (54% below Nebraska) and median rent is $638 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Thedford (225), Seneca (45) and Halsey (13).
Local data for Thomas County, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Thomas County, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,000
Poverty rate
8.9%
Median home value
$109,200
Median rent
$638/mo
Homeownership
68.1%
Bachelor's or higher
28.7%
Median age
53.3
Average commute
18.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (205), Irish Americans (121), Mexican Americans (28).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$41,847
225 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$71,703
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$6.71M
FY 2026, $10,028 per person
PPP loans
$349K
28 loans, 37 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$100
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Thomas County, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.8%
- Carpooled4.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked14.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home11.7%
Average one-way commute: 18.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Thomas County, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
394
Most often hail
July high / Jan low
88° / 11°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Thomas County, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.6%
U.S. 33.3% +3.3 pts
Diabetes
11.3%
U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts
Smoking
11.9%
U.S. 12.8% -0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Thomas County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Thomas County, NE?
- Thedford is the largest city or town in Thomas County, with about 225 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Thomas County?
- Thomas County includes 1 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 69142.
- What is the population of Thomas County, NE?
- About 564 people live in Thomas County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Thomas County?
- Thomas County borders Cherry County, Logan County, Hooker County, McPherson County, Blaine County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023