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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Thomson

Georgia · 6,862 residents · 4.692 sq mi
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Thomson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,488. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $43,600. The poverty rate of 29.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 31.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

6,862
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 6,828 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,462 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 1,455 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.7
−6%vs 2000
vs 33.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Thomson
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,488
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $23,179 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,055
−33%vs 2000
vs $14,976 in 2000
US average: $14,340
29.9%
+2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 27.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$43,600
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $65,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$270
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $371 in 2000
US average: $450
54.8%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 54.4% in 2000
45.2% rent
2.6
−6%vs 2000
vs 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic41.9%(2,862)
Black55.9%(3,817)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(87)
Asian0.3%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.2%(4,314)
1990
White, non-Hispanic48.4%(3,322)
Black51.6%(3,540)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(31)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score63%(4,323)
63
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.4%
+1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
55.2%
−7.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.7%
+1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.6 min
+8%vs 2000
vs 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Thomson, Georgia?

Thomson, Georgia has about 6,862 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Thomson, Georgia?

The typical household in Thomson, Georgia earns about $16,488 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Thomson, Georgia expensive?

In Thomson, Georgia, the median home is worth about $43,600, and the typical rent is about $270 a month.

How educated are people in Thomson, Georgia?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Thomson, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Thomson, Georgia?

About 29.9% of people in Thomson, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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