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Thomasville

Alabama · 4,209 residents · 11.259 sq mi
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Thomasville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,234. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $98,000. The poverty rate of 29.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,209
−9%since 2000
from 4,649 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
374 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 413 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.4
+8%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,234
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,549 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,447
+4%since 2000
from $14,916 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
29.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 23.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.451
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,000
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$481
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $340 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.4%
−34.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
39.4% rent
Vacancy rate
22.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.0%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+44%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic52.1%(2,423)
Black46.1%(2,142)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(42)
Asian0.3%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.8%(2,966)
2010
White, non-Hispanic46.4%(1,951)
Black51%(2,148)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(54)
Asian0.7%(30)
Other2%(82)
Diversity Score67.1%(2,823)
Diversity Score
67
+5%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+20%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 89.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.6%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
53.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.8%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thomasville, Alabama?

Thomasville, Alabama has about 4,209 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Thomasville, Alabama?

The typical household in Thomasville, Alabama earns about $28,234 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Thomasville, Alabama expensive?

In Thomasville, Alabama, the median home is worth about $98,000, and the typical rent is about $481 a month.

How educated are people in Thomasville, Alabama?

About 21.6% of adults age 25 and over in Thomasville, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Thomasville, Alabama?

About 29.5% of people in Thomasville, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Thomasville, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Thomasville, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 92 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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