Thomas County GIS Maps
Thomas County, Nebraska, has 669 residents across 1,721 parcels and covers 712.9 square miles. The population grew 3.4% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Thomas County is 31171.
Thedford is the county's largest population center. Thomas County also includes 2 zip codes, 3 public school districts and 9 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Thomas County Trends
- Population
- 669▴
- Median Home Value
- $113,000▾
- K-12 Enrollment
- 361▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Thomas County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Thomas County Parcels
Thomas County has 1,721 mapped parcels covering 373,119 acres. The median assessed value is $109,110. The median lot size is 120.28 acres. 1,143 parcels are 10 acres or larger. Assessed values and lot sizes are on nearly every parcel. Browse the interactive Thomas County Parcel viewer here.
Thomas County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 1,721 | 100% |
| Owner name | 0 | 0% |
| Owner mailing address | 0 | 0% |
| Site address | 489 | 28.4% |
| Land use code | 1,721 | 100% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 1,721 | 100% |
| Land value | 1,721 | 100% |
| Improvement value | 1,721 | 100% |
| Acreage | 1,721 | 100% |
| Parcel boundary | 1,721 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Thomas County parcel records.
Thomas County Population
Thomas County had 669 residents in 2020. That was 3.4% higher than in 2010. Thomas County had 60 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 1 people per square mile. Two of the county's most populated postal areas are Thedford and Halsey.
Population Trend in Thomas County NE
Thomas County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Thomas County Zip Codes
Thomas County has 2 zip codes. Two of the county's most populated zip codes are Thedford (69166) and Halsey (69142). Thedford is the largest zip by population, with about 587 residents or 88% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 105% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Thomas County NE
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69166 | Thedford | 587 | ▾ -2.2% |
| 69142 | Halsey | 113 | ▾ -17.5% |
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Thomas County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Thomas County Demographics
Thomas County has a median age of 45.1, which makes the county a little older than Nebraska overall. About 16.6% of residents are under 18, while 33.1% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 34% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 26.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 34.1%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Thomas County NE
Median Age
45.1
Under 18
16.6%
Age 65+
33.1%
Bachelor's+
26.9%
Thomas County School Districts
Thomas County is served by 3 public school districts with 361 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Mullen Public Schools, Thedford Public Schools and Sandhills Public Schools. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Thomas County NE
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mullen Public Schools | 158 | 43.8% | ▾ -4.2% |
| Thedford Public Schools | 119 | 33% | ▾ -6.3% |
| Sandhills Public Schools | 84 | 23.3% | — 0% |
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Thomas County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Thomas County Housing & Real Estate
Thomas County has a median home value of $113,000 and a median gross rent of $685. About 70% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Nebraska median, while rents come in below the state average. In January 2026, the median listing price was $70,000 and homes spent about 225 days on the market.
Thomas County Housing Mix
Thomas County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Thomas County Housing Trends
Thomas County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Thomas County, NE
Thomas County has 59 business listings across 45 categories. The largest categories in Thomas County business listings are Forest (3, 5.1%), Professional Services (3, 5.1%), and ATMs (3, 5.1%). The full Thomas County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Thomas County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Thomas County, NE
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 3 | 5.1% |
| Professional Services | 3 | 5.1% |
| ATMs | 3 | 5.1% |
| Gas Stations | 3 | 5.1% |
| Shipping Center | 2 | 3.4% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 2 | 3.4% |
| Motels | 2 | 3.4% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 2 | 3.4% |
| Campgrounds & RV Parks | 2 | 3.4% |
| Public And Government Association | 2 | 3.4% |
Thomas County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Sandhill River Trips | Active Life | Thedford |
| 2R Ranch | Agricultural Service | Thedford |
| Thomas County Airport - KTIF | Airport | Thedford |
| Thedford Volunteer Fire Rescue | Ambulance And Ems Services | Thedford |
| Sandhills Corral | American Restaurants | Thedford |
| Thedford Art Gallery | Art Gallery | Thedford |
| LibertyX Bitcoin ATM | ATMs | Thedford |
| Crossroads Auto Repair Specialists | Auto Repair | Thedford |
| Security First Bank | Banks & Credit Unions | Thedford |
| Double T Bar | Bar And Grill Restaurant | Halsey |
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Thomas County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Thomas County Basemaps
Thomas County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Thomas County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Thomas County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.