Thomasville, Georgia Population 2022
Thomasville is a city located in Thomas County Georgia. Thomasville has a 2020 population of 18,548. It is also the county seat of Thomas County. Thomasville is currently growing at a rate of 0.05% annually but its population has decreased by -0.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,571 in 2010.
The average household income in Thomasville is $56,981 with a poverty rate of 24.99%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $857 per month, and the median house value is $163,500. The median age in Thomasville is 36.1 years, 32.8 years for males, and 40.4 years for females.
Thomasville Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Thomasvillewas:
- Black or African American: 53.02%
- White: 43.20%
- Two or more races: 2.56%
- Other race: 0.90%
- Asian: 0.20%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.12%
- Native American: 0.00%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 44,685 | 117 | 0.26% |
| 2020 | 44,568 | 117 | 0.26% |
| 2019 | 44,451 | 117 | 0.26% |
| 2018 | 44,334 | -285 | -0.64% |
| 2017 | 44,619 | -331 | -0.74% |
| 2016 | 44,950 | 154 | 0.34% |
| 2015 | 44,796 | 31 | 0.07% |
| 2014 | 44,765 | -5 | -0.01% |
| 2013 | 44,770 | 242 | 0.54% |
| 2012 | 44,528 | -62 | -0.14% |
| 2011 | 44,590 | -157 | -0.35% |
| 2010 | 44,747 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 9,830 | 53.02% |
| White | 8,008 | 43.20% |
| Two or More Races | 474 | 2.56% |
| Some Other Race | 166 | 0.90% |
| Asian | 38 | 0.20% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 23 | 0.12% |
Thomasville Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,529 | 2.41 | 46.6 |
| Married | 2,613 | 2.98 | 75.8 |
| Non Family | 2,546 | 1.16 | 32.7 |
| Female | 1,869 | 3.17 | 29.6 |
| Male | 501 | 3.02 | 28.3 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 579 | 4.70% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,247 | 10.12% |
| High School Graduate | 3,600 | 29.21% |
| Some College | 2,506 | 20.33% |
| Associates Degree | 1,006 | 8.16% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,023 | 16.41% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,364 | 11.07% |
Thomasville Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,123 | 4,655 | 793 |
| White | 5,694 | 5,369 | 2,472 |
| Hispanic | 331 | 298 | 32 |
| 2+ Races | 239 | 239 | 122 |
| Other Race | 108 | 83 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 51.05%.
$31,353
Average Earnings
$40,704
Average Male
$26,709
Average Female
Thomasville Language by Age
Thomasville Language
96.28% of Thomasville residents speak only English, while 3.72% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.68% of the population.
Thomasville Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 9,730 | 3,210 | 32.99% |
| White | 7,592 | 934 | 12.30% |
| Multiple | 472 | 218 | 46.19% |
| Hispanic | 524 | 187 | 35.69% |
| Islander | 23 | 23 | 100.00% |
| Asian | 18 | 18 | 100.00% |
| Other | 1 | NaN% |
24.99%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.81%
Male Poverty Rate
25.98%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Thomasville
The race most likely to be in poverty in Thomasville is Asian, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Thomasville is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.46%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.25%.
Thomasville Marital Status
Marriage Rates
36.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.7%
Male Marriage Rate
33.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Thomasville Married by Age and Sex
Thomasville Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Thomasville Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 545 | 8.41% |
| Black | 532 | 7.62% |
| 2+ Races | 41 | 13.23% |
Thomasville Veterans by Education
6.03%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.02%
Veteran Disability Rate
57.5%
Labor Force Participation
53.5%
Employment Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
70.46%
Born in Thomasville
97.66%
Native Born
2.34%
Foreign Born
1.84%
Non Citizen
0.50%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.66% of Thomasville residents were born in the United States, with 70.46% having been born in Georgia. 1.84% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 18,548 | 10 | 0.05% |
| 2021 | 18,538 | 10 | 0.05% |
| 2020 | 18,528 | 10 | 0.05% |
| 2019 | 18,518 | 10 | 0.05% |
| 2018 | 18,508 | -59 | -0.32% |
| 2017 | 18,567 | 11 | 0.06% |
| 2016 | 18,556 | 31 | 0.17% |
| 2015 | 18,525 | -16 | -0.09% |
| 2014 | 18,541 | 55 | 0.30% |
| 2013 | 18,486 | 143 | 0.78% |
| 2012 | 18,343 | -140 | -0.76% |
| 2011 | 18,483 | -88 | -0.47% |
| 2010 | 18,571 | 409 | 0.22% |
| 2000 | 18,162 | 705 | 0.40% |
| 1990 | 17,457 | -1,006 | -0.56% |
| 1980 | 18,463 | 308 | 0.17% |
| 1970 | 18,155 | -91 | -0.05% |
| 1960 | 18,246 | 3,822 | 2.38% |
| 1950 | 14,424 | 1,741 | 1.29% |
| 1940 | 12,683 | 950 | 0.78% |
| 1930 | 11,733 | 3,537 | 3.65% |
| 1920 | 8,196 | 1,469 | 1.99% |
| 1910 | 6,727 | 1,405 | 2.37% |
| 1900 | 5,322 | -192 | -0.35% |
| 1890 | 5,514 | 2,959 | 8.00% |
| 1880 | 2,555 | 0.00% |