Thomas City, West Virginia
As of the census of 2000, there were 452 people, 224 households, and 128 families living in the city. The population density was 753.6 people per square mile (290.97/kmē), it is West Virginia's 188th most densely populated city. There were 280 housing units at an average density of 466.7 per square mile (180.19/kmē). The average household size was 2.02 persons, and the average family size was 2.69 persons. In the city the population was spread out, with 15% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 24.1% from 25 to 44, 33.8% from 45 to 64, and 21.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 85.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.3 males. The median age of the city's population was 47.8 years, The median age of males and females living in Thomas City was 48 and 47.7 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 98.67% White, 0% Black or African American, 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 1.33% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $22443, making it the 73rd poorest city by median household income among the West Virginia. The median income for a family in the city was $25417, making its West Virginia's 38th lowest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $14918, it is 146th wealthiest city by per capita income in West Virginia. The median income was $15469, Median income for males is $20000, compared with $11875 for females.
In 2000, 59 pupils and students, of which 29 are male and 30 are female, 13.05% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 2 nursery or pri school, 3 kindergarten, 17 elementary school, 21 high school and 16 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 452 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 606 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 603 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 594 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 591 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 582 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 572 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 561 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 553 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 552 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 552 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 2 | 2 | |
| Kindergarten | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Elementary school | 8 | 9 | 17 |
| High school | 13 | 8 | 21 |
| College or graduate school | 6 | 10 | 16 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas city, West Virginia | $22443 | $25417 | $14918 |
| Tucker County, West Virginia | $26250 | $32574 | $16349 |
| West Virginia, United States | $29696 | $36484 | $16477 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |