St. Thomas: population and statistics
St. Thomas has a population of 589 (2026) across 6.1 km², or 97.0 people per km². It ranks 1,947 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 589 residents
- 6.1 km²
- 97 people/km²
- 392 m
St. Thomas in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, St. Thomas ranks No. 420 by population.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 84.4% in St. Thomas, compared with an average of 76.9% in Upper Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Share of people under 15: 19.2% in St. Thomas, compared with an average of 14.9% in Upper Austria and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 34.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,135 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people under 15”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 850 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pollham (1,034 residents), 3.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,540 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of St. Thomas over time
St. Thomas had 556 residents in 2016 and 589 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 565 |
| 2022 | 574 |
| 2023 | 571 |
| 2024 | 581 |
| 2025 | 584 |
| 2026 | 589 |
All indicators for St. Thomas
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | St. Thomas | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 19.2% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 20 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 15.8% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,948 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 40.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,928 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.9% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,174 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | St. Thomas | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 210 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,977 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.77 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 52 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | St. Thomas | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 42 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,982 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 45 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,990 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 77.3 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,519 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 44 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,986 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 74.7 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,778 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 155 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,864 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,775 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 328 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | St. Thomas | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 84.4% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 10 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 0.9% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,967 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 77 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 2,027 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 13.2 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,925 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | St. Thomas | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 86.2% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 122 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | St. Thomas | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.7% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,856 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 161 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,956 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | St. Thomas | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 71.3% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 169 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.1% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,174 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: St. Thomas
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade34.1% ×1.5
- Manufacturing11.4% ×1.9
- Arts, entertainment and recreation9.1% ×3.9
- Other service activities9.1% ×1.1
- Construction6.8% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical6.8% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services6.8% ×0.9
- Health and social work6.8% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: St. Thomas
Where is St. Thomas?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of St. Thomas?
St. Thomas has 589 residents (2026), ranking 1,947 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is St. Thomas?
St. Thomas covers 6.1 km², with a density of 97 people per km².
Is the population of St. Thomas growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of St. Thomas went from 556 to 589, a change of +5.9%.
Where is St. Thomas?
St. Thomas is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Grieskirchen (district). Latitude 48.286, longitude 13.882.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for St. Thomas?
In St. Thomas, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 84.4% (2024), ranking 10 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for St. Thomas?
In St. Thomas, “Share of people under 15” stands at 19.2% (2026), ranking 20 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in St. Thomas?
In St. Thomas, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,135 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border St. Thomas?
The nearest to St. Thomas are Pollham (3.6 km), Michaelnbach (3.7 km), Prambachkirchen (3.7 km), St. Marienkirchen an der Polsenz (4.3 km), Waizenkirchen (5.2 km).