COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Thomas County

Georgia · 42,737 residents · 544.633 sq mi

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Thomas County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,115. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $68,100. Households here earn about 27% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $42,589

Mid-age

median age 36.3

US median: 35.2

Less educated

17% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

Stable housing

home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

42,737

+10%since 1990

from 38,986 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

78 / sq mi

+10%since 1990

from 72 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

36.3

+9%since 1990

from 33.3 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202446K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$31,115

+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $20,901 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$16,211

+57%since 1990

from $10,293 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

17.4%

−5.3 ptssince 1990

from 22.6% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$68,100

+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $46,400 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$446

+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $317 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

70.0%

+1.6 ptssince 1990

from 68.5% in 1990

30.0% rent

Afford Score

2.2

−1%since 1990

from 2.2 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic61.3%(23,908)

Black37.9%(14,788)

Hispanic / Latino0.9%(340)

Asian0.1%(24)

Diversity Score61.1%(23,824)

2000

White, non-Hispanic58.2%(24,875)

Black38.6%(16,497)

Hispanic / Latino1.7%(734)

Asian0.4%(172)

Diversity Score62.7%(26,777)

Diversity Score

+3%since 1990

from 61 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

16.8%

+3.4 ptssince 1990

from 13.4% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

73.5%

+10.2 ptssince 1990

from 63.3% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

6.2%

+1.3 ptssince 1990

from 4.8% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

12.9 min

−26%since 1990

from 17.4 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thomas County, Georgia?

Thomas County, Georgia has about 42,737 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Thomas County, Georgia?

The typical household in Thomas County, Georgia earns about $31,115 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Thomas County, Georgia expensive?

In Thomas County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $68,100, and the typical rent is about $446 a month.

How educated are people in Thomas County, Georgia?

About 16.8% of adults age 25 and over in Thomas County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Thomas County, Georgia?

About 17.4% of people in Thomas County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Thomas County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Thomas County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,751 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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