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Thomson, GA
City in McDuffie County, Georgia.
Population
6,821
Land area
4.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,422
ZIP codes
0
Thomson and its ZIP codes
Thomson at a glance
- Thomson is about 7.5 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $42,180 a year, 45% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $161,100 (47% below Georgia) and median rent is $848 a month.
Local data for Thomson, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Thomson, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,180
Poverty rate
28.8%
Median home value
$161,100
Median rent
$848/mo
Homeownership
48.5%
Bachelor's or higher
13.3%
Median age
38.1
Average commute
16.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (363), German Americans (217), Puerto Ricans (148).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McDuffie County. PPP loans are for Thomson.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,327
7,094 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,600
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$147M
FY 2026, $6,813 per person
How people get to work
Thomson, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.1%
- Carpooled7.2%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked0.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home10.2%
Average one-way commute: 16.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Thomson, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
157
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
9
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 35°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Thomson, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.8%
U.S. 33.3% +8.5 pts
Diabetes
18.6%
U.S. 12.1% +6.5 pts
Smoking
17.7%
U.S. 12.8% +4.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.2%
U.S. 11.1% +4.1 pts
Cities near Thomson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DearingTown | 7.7 mi | 0.8 |
| CamakTown | 8.5 mi | 0.8 |
| WarrentonCity | 10 mi | 2.1 |
| HarlemCity | 11 mi | 6.6 |
| NorwoodCity | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| ApplingCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 8.8 |
| GibsonCity | 17 mi | 1 |
| GrovetownCity | 17 mi | 5.3 |
| StapletonCity | 17 mi | 1.7 |
| SharonCity | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| AveraCity | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| WrensCity | 19 mi | 3.1 |
| BlytheCity | 20 mi | 2.9 |
| MatthewsCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3.5 |
| MitchellTown | 21 mi | 1.5 |
| LincolntonCity | 22 mi | 3.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Thomson, GA in?
- Thomson is in McDuffie County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Thomson, GA?
- About 6,821 people live in Thomson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Thomson?
- Nearby places include Dearing (7.7 mi), Camak (8.5 mi), Warrenton (10 mi), Harlem (11 mi), Norwood (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023