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Thomas County

Georgia · 45,798 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 $47,133. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $150,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
45,798
+7%since 2000
from 42,737 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
84 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 78 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+12%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
38K40K42K44K46K1990201020202024Thomas County
202446K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,133
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,115 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,937
+72%since 2000
from $16,211 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.1%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,300
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$871
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $446 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
36.5% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+46%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58.2%(24,875)
Black38.6%(16,497)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(734)
Asian0.4%(172)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.7%(26,777)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.8%(25,994)
Black35.5%(16,259)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(1,577)
Asian0.9%(406)
Other1.7%(758)
Diversity Score66.8%(30,574)
Segregation Score33.2%(15,186)
Diversity Score
67
+7%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
33
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+51%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2011
from 54.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.3%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.2%
−65.6 ptssince 2013
from 78.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Home value$139,200−7%
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Home value$106,000−29%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thomas County, Georgia?

Thomas County, Georgia has about 45,798 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Thomas County, Georgia earns about $47,133 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 $150,300, and the typical rent is about $871 a month.

How educated are people in Thomas County, Georgia?

About 24.1% 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 17.5% 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 6,812 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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14 census tracts
Census Tract 9608Census Tract 9602Census Tract 9610Census Tract 9605.01Census Tract 9607.01Census Tract 9609Census Tract 9603Census Tract 9606.01Census Tract 9604Census Tract 9606.02Census Tract 9605.02Census Tract 9611Census Tract 9607.02Census Tract 9601
5 ZIP codes
ZIP 31792ZIP 31757ZIP 31773ZIP 31626ZIP 31738
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