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Thomas County, Georgia Population 2021
Thomas County, Georgia's estimated population is 44,685 with a growth rate of 0.26% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Thomas County, Georgia is the 47th largest county inGeorgia. The 2010 Population was 44,747 and has seen a growth of -0.14% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual 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 | 5,761 | 14.78% |
| 1990 | 38,986 | 888 | 2.33% |
| 1980 | 38,098 | 3,583 | 10.38% |
| 1970 | 34,515 | 196 | 0.57% |
| 1960 | 34,319 | 387 | 1.14% |
| 1950 | 33,932 | 2,643 | 8.45% |
| 1940 | 31,289 | -1,323 | -4.06% |
| 1930 | 32,612 | -432 | -1.31% |
| 1920 | 33,044 | 3,973 | 13.67% |
| 1910 | 29,071 | -2,005 | -6.45% |
| 1900 | 31,076 | 4,922 | 18.82% |
| 1890 | 26,154 | 5,557 | 26.98% |
| 1880 | 20,597 | 6,074 | 41.82% |
| 1870 | 14,523 | 3,757 | 34.90% |
| 1860 | 10,766 | 663 | 6.56% |
| 1850 | 10,103 | 3,337 | 49.32% |
| 1840 | 6,766 | 3,467 | 105.09% |
| 1830 | 3,299 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
0.26% (117)
County Website
State
Founded
December 24, 1825
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
44,747
Growth Since 2010
-0.14% (-62)
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,765 | 59.97% |
| Black or African American | 16,240 | 36.39% |
| Two or More Races | 1,054 | 2.36% |
| Some Other Race | 414 | 0.93% |
| Asian | 74 | 0.17% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 60 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 23 | 0.05% |
Thomas County, Georgia Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 17,595 | 2.49 | 61.2 |
| Married | 7,832 | 2.99 | 80.2 |
| Non Family | 5,434 | 1.18 | 51.3 |
| Female | 3,276 | 3.29 | 37.9 |
| Male | 1,053 | 3.1 | 43.9 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,447 | 4.76% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,156 | 10.38% |
| High School Graduate | 9,585 | 31.54% |
| Some College | 6,119 | 20.13% |
| Associates Degree | 2,571 | 8.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,213 | 13.86% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,301 | 10.86% |
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Thomas County, Georgia Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 18,545 | 16,675 | 5,684 |
| Black | 10,523 | 8,152 | 1,621 |
| Hispanic | 807 | 534 | 108 |
| 2+ Races | 520 | 430 | 128 |
| Other Race | 199 | 149 | 32 |
| Native American | 60 | 54 | |
| Asian | 24 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 90.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 30.65%.
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$33,892
Average Earnings
$40,815
Average Male
$30,526
Average Female
Thomas County, Georgia Language by Age
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Thomas County, Georgia Language
95.73% of Thomas County, Georgia residents speak only English, while 4.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.43% of the population.
Thomas County, Georgia Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 15,916 | 4,675 | 29.37% |
| White | 25,263 | 2,921 | 11.56% |
| Hispanic | 1,650 | 488 | 29.58% |
| Multiple | 1,049 | 293 | 27.93% |
| Other | 409 | 144 | 35.21% |
| Asian | 54 | 42 | 77.78% |
| Native | 60 | 33 | 55.00% |
| Islander | 23 | 23 | 100.00% |
19.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.00%
Male Poverty Rate
20.26%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Thomas County, Georgia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Thomas County, Georgia is Islander, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Thomas County, Georgia is White, with 11.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.62%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.54%.
Thomas County, Georgia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
46.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.8%
Male Marriage Rate
43.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Thomas County, Georgia Married by Age and Sex
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Thomas County, Georgia 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 35-44.
Thomas County, Georgia Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,737 | 8.30% |
| Black | 897 | 7.48% |
| 2+ Races | 64 | 10.56% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 2.64% |
| Native American | 9 | 15.00% |
Thomas County, Georgia Veterans by Education
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8.27%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.99%
Veteran Disability Rate
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60.2%
Labor Force Participation
55.5%
Employment Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
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Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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68.61%
Born in Thomas County, Georgia
97.46%
Native Born
2.54%
Foreign Born
1.89%
Non Citizen
0.65%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.46% of Thomas County, Georgia residents were born in the United States, with 68.61% having been born in Georgia. 1.89% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990