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Thomas County, GA
5 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Thomas County, Georgia.
Population
45,777
Land area
545sq mi
People per sq mi
84
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Thomas County
Thomas County at a glance
- Thomas County is 56% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
- The median household income is $60,736, 21% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $196,700 (35% below Georgia) and median rent is $1,018 a month.
- Its largest cities are Thomasville (18,666), Boston (1,520) and Meigs (924).
Local data for Thomas County, GA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes4
- Schools14
- Colleges2
- Libraries6
- Banks10
- Post Offices7
- Parks9
- Grocery Stores21
- Restaurants129
- Affordable Housing5
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers4
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers4
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment6
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities3
- Historic Places17
Housing and community stats
Thomas County, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,736
Poverty rate
17.9%
Median home value
$196,700
Prices +4.3% in a year
Median rent
$1,018/mo
Homeownership
63.8%
Bachelor's or higher
22.7%
Median age
39.8
Average commute
20.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (3,599), German Americans (2,857), Scottish Americans (1,164).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,935
20,901 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,191
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$325M
FY 2026, $7,105 per person
PPP loans
$100M
2,079 loans, 13,005 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$314K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Thomas County, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.7%
- Carpooled14.0%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home7.8%
Average one-way commute: 20.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Thomas County, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
377
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
124
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 38°F
50.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone17 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Thomas County, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.2%
U.S. 33.3% +5.9 pts
Diabetes
16.0%
U.S. 12.1% +3.9 pts
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.8%
U.S. 11.1% +1.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Thomas County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Thomas County, GA?
- Thomasville is the largest city or town in Thomas County, with about 18,666 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Thomas County?
- Thomas County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 31626, 31738, 31757, 31773, 31792.
- What is the population of Thomas County, GA?
- About 45,777 people live in Thomas County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Thomas County?
- Thomas County borders Leon County, FL, Colquitt County, Grady County, Mitchell County, Brooks County, Jefferson County, FL.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023