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Thomson

Georgia · 6,778 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 $22,610. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $86,400. The poverty rate of 29.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% 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
6,778
−1%since 2000
from 6,828 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,445 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,455 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.4
+2%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Thomson
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,610
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,179 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,381
−17%since 2000
from $14,976 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
29.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 27.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade13.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,400
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$539
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $371 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.6%
−23.8 ptssince 2000
from 54.4% in 2000
51.3% rent
Vacancy rate
10.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.2%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+36%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic34.3%(2,323)
Black62.3%(4,223)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(103)
Asian0.3%(22)
Other0.7%(44)
Diversity Score60.6%(4,106)
Diversity Score
61
−4%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
66.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+67%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
25.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
21.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.1%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
55.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.5%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thomson, Georgia?

Thomson, Georgia has about 6,778 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Thomson, Georgia?

The typical household in Thomson, Georgia earns about $22,610 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 $86,400, and the typical rent is about $539 a month.

How educated are people in Thomson, Georgia?

About 10.4% 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 29.8% of people in Thomson, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Thomson, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Thomson, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 84 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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