Thomas County, Georgia Population 2022
Thomas County, Georgia's estimated population is 44,802 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 in Georgia. The 2010 Population was 44,747 and has seen a growth of 0.12% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1830 | 3,299 | 0.00% | |
| 1840 | 6,766 | 3,467 | 105.09% |
| 1850 | 10,103 | 3,337 | 49.32% |
| 1860 | 10,766 | 663 | 6.56% |
| 1870 | 14,523 | 3,757 | 34.90% |
| 1880 | 20,597 | 6,074 | 41.82% |
| 1890 | 26,154 | 5,557 | 26.98% |
| 1900 | 31,076 | 4,922 | 18.82% |
| 1910 | 29,071 | -2,005 | -6.45% |
| 1920 | 33,044 | 3,973 | 13.67% |
| 1930 | 32,612 | -432 | -1.31% |
| 1940 | 31,289 | -1,323 | -4.06% |
| 1950 | 33,932 | 2,643 | 8.45% |
| 1960 | 34,319 | 387 | 1.14% |
| 1970 | 34,515 | 196 | 0.57% |
| 1980 | 38,098 | 3,583 | 10.38% |
| 1990 | 38,986 | 888 | 2.33% |
| 2010 | 44,747 | 5,761 | 14.78% |
| 2011 | 44,590 | -157 | -0.35% |
| 2012 | 44,528 | -62 | -0.14% |
| 2013 | 44,770 | 242 | 0.54% |
| 2014 | 44,765 | -5 | -0.01% |
| 2015 | 44,796 | 31 | 0.07% |
| 2016 | 44,950 | 154 | 0.34% |
| 2017 | 44,619 | -331 | -0.74% |
| 2018 | 44,334 | -285 | -0.64% |
| 2019 | 44,451 | 117 | 0.26% |
| 2020 | 44,568 | 117 | 0.26% |
| 2021 | 44,685 | 117 | 0.26% |
| 2022 | 44,802 | 117 | 0.26% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,658 | 59.85% |
| Black or African American | 16,419 | 36.86% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 67 | 0.15% |
| Asian | 120 | 0.27% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 25 | 0.06% |
| Some Other Race | 455 | 1.02% |
| Two or More Races | 801 | 1.80% |
Thomas County, Georgia Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 17,750 | 2.47 | 62.3 |
| Married | 8,069 | 3 | 84.7 |
| Male | 988 | 3.11 | 32.7 |
| Female | 3,232 | 3.09 | 35.4 |
| Non Family | 5,461 | 1.2 | 50.4 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,264 | 4.15% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,979 | 9.78% |
| High School Graduate | 9,447 | 31.00% |
| Some College | 6,376 | 20.92% |
| Associates Degree | 3,056 | 10.03% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,301 | 14.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,049 | 10.01% |
Thomas County, Georgia Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 18,540 | 16,695 | 5,538 |
| Hispanic | 875 | 650 | 216 |
| 2+ Races | 469 | 427 | 111 |
| Other Race | 249 | 205 | 43 |
| Black | 10,562 | 8,436 | 1,549 |
| Asian | 74 | 55 | 8 |
| Native American | 67 | 67 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 29.87%.
$37,194
Average Earnings
$43,123
Average Male
$31,786
Average Female
Thomas County, Georgia Language by Age
Thomas County, Georgia Language
95.67% of Thomas County, Georgia residents speak only English, while 4.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.39% of the population.
Thomas County, Georgia Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 25 | 25 | 100.00% |
| Native | 67 | 43 | 64.18% |
| Asian | 90 | 31 | 34.44% |
| Hispanic | 1,667 | 489 | 29.33% |
| Black | 16,170 | 4,202 | 25.99% |
| White | 25,181 | 2,722 | 10.81% |
| Other | 164 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 796 | 173 | 21.73% |
17.51%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.69%
Male Poverty Rate
19.16%
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 Multiple, with 21.73% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.72%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.64%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.46%.
Thomas County, Georgia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
47.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.5%
Male Marriage Rate
44.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Thomas County, Georgia Married by Age and Sex
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 45-54.
Thomas County, Georgia Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,723 | 8.27% |
| Black | 890 | 7.40% |
| Native American | 13 | 19.40% |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 3.78% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 2.11% |
Thomas County, Georgia Veterans by Education
7.82%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.45%
Veteran Disability Rate
60.7%
Labor Force Participation
56.7%
Employment Rate
6.2%
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
69.74%
Born in Thomas County, Georgia
97.56%
Native Born
2.44%
Foreign Born
1.67%
Non Citizen
0.77%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.56% of Thomas County, Georgia residents were born in the United States, with 69.74% having been born in Georgia. 1.67% 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