Friday, May 3, 2019

Population loss in rural Nebraska: Thomas County


Source:  Wikipedia (Thomas County, Thedford)


Thedford is the county seat of Thomas County.

Population loss by degrees:  80-89%70-79%, 60-69%, 50-59%.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts

Percentage of population 25 and older with a bachelor's degree:
  • 29.0% - Thomas County
  • 30.6% - Nebraska
  • 30.9% - U.S.
Percentage of population 65 and older:
  • 24.6% - Thomas County
  • 15.4% - Nebraska
  • 15.6% - U.S.

The last time Thomas County voted for a Democratic candidate for president was in 1936. (Barry Goldwater won by 20.2 percentage points in 1964, and George Wallace received 6.7% of the vote in 1968.)


Thomas County Library, Thedford

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