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Thomasville

North Carolina · 27,183 residents · 16.871 sq mi
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Thomasville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,257. Population has grown 37% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $118,000. Households here earn about 25% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,183
+37%since 2000
from 19,788 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,611 / sq mi
+37%since 2000
from 1,173 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.1
+15%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K18K22K25K28K1990201020202024Thomasville
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,257
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,972 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,516
+34%since 2000
from $16,045 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.2%
US avg: 10%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,000
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$707
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $484 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 53.0% in 2000
43.7% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+9%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.9%(13,236)
Black23.8%(4,711)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(1,371)
Asian0.8%(163)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.4%(11,746)
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.9%(15,461)
Black20.2%(5,481)
Hispanic / Latino16.7%(4,537)
Asian1.5%(396)
Other3.6%(980)
Diversity Score74.6%(20,278)
Diversity Score
75
+26%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.2%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+89%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 13.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 64.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.5%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
53.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
10.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.3%
−64.9 ptssince 2013
from 81.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thomasville, North Carolina?

Thomasville, North Carolina has about 27,183 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Thomasville, North Carolina?

The typical household in Thomasville, North Carolina earns about $42,257 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Thomasville, North Carolina expensive?

In Thomasville, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $118,000, and the typical rent is about $707 a month.

How educated are people in Thomasville, North Carolina?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Thomasville, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Thomasville, North Carolina?

About 19.5% of people in Thomasville, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Thomasville, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Thomasville, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,268 residents, a change of about 71 percent over that period.

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

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