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Thunderbolt

Georgia · 2,668 residents · 1.343 sq mi
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Thunderbolt has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,327. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $163,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,668
+14%since 2000
from 2,340 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,987 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 1,742 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.2
−6%since 2000
from 41.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Thunderbolt
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,327
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,824 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,244
−24%since 2000
from $22,592 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,000
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,024
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $584 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.8%
−31.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
45.3% rent
Vacancy rate
26.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.2%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+62%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57.2%(1,339)
Black32.4%(758)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(33)
Asian7.4%(173)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.5%(1,602)
2010
White, non-Hispanic50.3%(1,341)
Black34.1%(909)
Hispanic / Latino9%(239)
Asian4.6%(122)
Other0.4%(10)
Diversity Score75.9%(2,026)
Diversity Score
76
+11%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+52%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% 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
9.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.5%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.9%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
61.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.6%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thunderbolt, Georgia?

Thunderbolt, Georgia has about 2,668 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Thunderbolt, Georgia?

The typical household in Thunderbolt, Georgia earns about $45,327 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Thunderbolt, Georgia expensive?

In Thunderbolt, Georgia, the median home is worth about $163,000, and the typical rent is about $1,024 a month.

How educated are people in Thunderbolt, Georgia?

About 15.8% of adults age 25 and over in Thunderbolt, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Thunderbolt, Georgia?

About 13.6% of people in Thunderbolt, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Thunderbolt, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Thunderbolt, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 118 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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