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Thomasville, GA
City in Thomas County, Georgia.
Population
18,666
Land area
15sq mi
People per sq mi
1,243
ZIP codes
0
Thomasville and its ZIP codes
Thomasville at a glance
- Thomasville is about 6.6 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- It is the 62nd most populous of 669 cities and towns in Georgia.
- Households here earn a median of $49,673 a year, 36% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $205,200 (32% below Georgia) and median rent is $1,077 a month.
Local data for Thomasville, GA
Counts from official public data
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools6
- Colleges2
- Libraries1
- Banks9
- Post Offices1
- Parks6
- Grocery Stores12
- Restaurants100
- Affordable Housing3
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers3
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment4
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities3
- Historic Places15
Housing and community stats
Thomasville, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,673
Poverty rate
17.1%
Median home value
$205,200
Median rent
$1,077/mo
Homeownership
50.3%
Bachelor's or higher
24.9%
Median age
38.6
Average commute
16.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,179), German Americans (1,068), Italian Americans (252).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Thomas County. PPP loans are for Thomasville.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.1 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
How people get to work
Thomasville, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.8%
- Carpooled16.0%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
- Worked from home6.2%
Average one-way commute: 16.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Thomasville, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
377
Countywide, mostly 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 zone15 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Thomasville, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.6%
U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts
Diabetes
15.9%
U.S. 12.1% +3.8 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.4%
U.S. 11.1% +1.3 pts
Cities near Thomasville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OchlockneeTown | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| BostonCity | 12 mi | 2.3 |
| CairoCity | 13 mi | 9.8 |
| CoolidgeCity | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| BarwickCity | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| PavoCity | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| MeigsCity | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| Miccosukee, FLCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.8 |
| DixieCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.5 |
| WhighamCity | 21 mi | 1.2 |
| Bradfordville, FLCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 20.8 |
| Monticello, FLCity | 22 mi | 4 |
| PelhamCity | 22 mi | 4.1 |
| CalvaryCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.5 |
| MoultrieCity | 24 mi | 16.7 |
| QuitmanCity | 25 mi | 4.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Thomasville, GA in?
- Thomasville is in Thomas County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Thomasville, GA?
- About 18,666 people live in Thomasville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Thomasville?
- Nearby places include Ochlocknee (10 mi), Boston (12 mi), Cairo (13 mi), Coolidge (14 mi), Barwick (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023