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Thomasville

Georgia · 18,881 residents · 15.014 sq mi
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Thomasville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,040. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $162,800. The poverty rate of 21.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,881
+4%since 2000
from 18,162 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,258 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,210 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
+7%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K18K18K19K19K1990201020202024Thomasville
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,040
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,926 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,218
+59%since 2000
from $15,910 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,800
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$905
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $461 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.7%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
49.3% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+86%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic42.3%(7,677)
Black55%(9,990)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(232)
Asian0.5%(92)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.7%(11,564)
2020
White, non-Hispanic40.6%(7,666)
Black52.3%(9,874)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(512)
Asian1.1%(212)
Other1.3%(252)
Diversity Score67.9%(12,818)
Diversity Score
68
+7%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 22.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
+51%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 13.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 56.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.4%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
54.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.2%
−63.7 ptssince 2013
from 77.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thomasville, Georgia?

Thomasville, Georgia has about 18,881 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Thomasville, Georgia?

The typical household in Thomasville, Georgia earns about $38,040 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Thomasville, Georgia expensive?

In Thomasville, Georgia, the median home is worth about $162,800, and the typical rent is about $905 a month.

How educated are people in Thomasville, Georgia?

About 25.0% of adults age 25 and over in Thomasville, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Thomasville, Georgia?

About 21.7% of people in Thomasville, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Thomasville, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Thomasville, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,424 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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