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Thomasville Micro

Thomasville, GA · 2 counties · 66,396 residents · 999.095 sq mi
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Thomasville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,239. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $66,675.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% 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
66,396
+12%since 1990
from 59,265 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
66 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 59 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.0
+9%since 1990
from 33.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
58K62K66K69K73K1990201020202024Thomasville
202472K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,239
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,424 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,522
+56%since 1990
from $9,919 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
18.8%
−3.7 ptssince 1990
from 22.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,675
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$418
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $301 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
71.2%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 70.0% in 1990
28.8% rent
Afford Score
2.2
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic63.4%(37,586)
Black35.7%(21,176)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(626)
Asian0.1%(42)
Diversity Score60.1%(35,631)
2000
White, non-Hispanic60%(39,829)
Black35.5%(23,571)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(1,956)
Asian0.4%(244)
Diversity Score62.7%(41,610)
Diversity Score
63
+4%since 1990
from 60 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 11.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.1%
+11.7 ptssince 1990
from 60.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.5 min
−19%since 1990
from 17.9 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.

In this metro

Principal cities

ThomasvilleCENTRAL18,667
What's inside

2 component counties

Thomas CountyCENTRAL46,368Grady County26,590
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Income$60,704+101%
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Income$58,830+95%
Home value$280,400+321%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thomasville, GA?

Thomasville, GA has about 66,396 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Thomasville, GA?

The typical household in Thomasville, GA earns about $30,239 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Thomasville, GA expensive?

In Thomasville, GA, the median home is worth about $66,675, and the typical rent is about $418 a month.

How educated are people in Thomasville, GA?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in Thomasville, GA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Thomasville, GA?

About 18.8% of people in Thomasville, GA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Thomasville, GA grown since 1990?

Yes, Thomasville, GA has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,131 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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