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Thomasville Micro

Thomasville, GA · 2 counties · 72,034 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 $47,466. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $139,883.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
72,034
+8%since 2000
from 66,396 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
72 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 66 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.7
+13%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
58K62K66K69K73K1990201020202024Thomasville
202472K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,466
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,239 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,602
+71%since 2000
from $15,522 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.5%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$139,883
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,675 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$823
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $418 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
36.3% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+34%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60%(39,829)
Black35.5%(23,571)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(1,956)
Asian0.4%(244)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.7%(41,610)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.5%(40,709)
Black32.7%(23,544)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(4,850)
Asian0.7%(516)
Other1.5%(1,053)
Diversity Score69%(49,724)
Segregation Score30.2%(21,752)
Diversity Score
69
+10%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
30
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+50%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 11.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2011
from 53.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.9%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.3%
−61.8 ptssince 2013
from 77.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
In this metro

Principal cities

ThomasvilleCENTRAL18,667
What's inside

2 component counties

Thomas CountyCENTRAL46,368Grady County26,590
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thomasville, GA?

Thomasville, GA has about 72,034 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Thomasville, GA?

The typical household in Thomasville, GA earns about $47,466 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 $139,883, and the typical rent is about $823 a month.

How educated are people in Thomasville, GA?

About 20.9% 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 17.8% 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 12,769 residents, a change of about 22 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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