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Thunderbolt

Georgia · 2,556 residents · 1.343 sq mi
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Thunderbolt has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,429. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $238,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 99%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,556
+9%since 2000
from 2,340 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
43.5
+4%since 2000
from 41.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Thunderbolt
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.4%(112)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.7%(119)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 144.7%(119)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 194.6%(118)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.5%(165)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3414.3%(365)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4413%(332)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5410.1%(257)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6416.5%(421)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7411.5%(295)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846.4%(164)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over3.5%(89)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,429
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,824 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,024
+73%since 2000
from $22,592 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.8%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$238,500
+99%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,200
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $584 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
41.9% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+6%since 2009
from 3.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Thunderbolt on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57.2%(1,339)
Black32.4%(758)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(33)
Asian7.4%(173)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic53.8%(1,376)
Black25%(639)
Hispanic / Latino13.5%(344)
Asian3.2%(81)
Other2.7%(69)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican0.5%(12)
Mexican0.2%(6)
Asian origin
Chinese0.8%(20)
Vietnamese0.6%(16)
Nepalese0.5%(12)
Ancestry
Irish14.6%(386)
German7.2%(189)
English6.9%(182)
American6.7%(176)
Lebanese2.8%(74)
Polish2.8%(74)
French2.4%(64)
West Indian1.8%(48)
Italian1.6%(41)
Scottish1.6%(41)
Jamaican1.6%(41)
+ 11 more ancestry groups with data
Danish1.4%(38)
Hungarian1.1%(30)
Dutch1%(27)
Swedish0.8%(22)
British0.8%(20)
Welsh0.7%(18)
Norwegian0.5%(14)
Austrian0.3%(8)
Barbadian0.3%(7)
Armenian0.2%(5)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Lebanese population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.1%
+19.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.6%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.8%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+61%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2011
from 56.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.4%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
56.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.8%
−57.1 ptssince 2013
from 71.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married48.7%(498)
Married36.7%(375)
Widowed2.7%(28)
Divorced11.9%(122)
Women 15+
Never married27.8%(328)
Married30.7%(362)
Widowed15.1%(178)
Divorced26.5%(313)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thunderbolt, Georgia?

Thunderbolt, Georgia has about 2,556 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Thunderbolt, Georgia?

The typical household in Thunderbolt, Georgia earns about $61,429 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 $238,500, and the typical rent is about $1,200 a month.

How educated are people in Thunderbolt, Georgia?

About 40.1% 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 18.9% 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 230 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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