Thomas County, Georgia Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Thomas County, Georgia, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Thomas County, Georgia. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Thomas County, Georgia. The estimated population of Thomas County, Georgia is 45,669 people, with a median age of 39.9.

We can look at the total population in Thomas County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
45,669
+2.52%
+1.69%
2020
44,545
 -0.19% -
2019
44,630
 -0.22% -
2018
44,730
 -0.4% -
2017
44,909
 - -

Population of Thomas County, Georgia by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
57.6%
57.7%
 -0.17%
Black/African American
36%
35.8%
 +0.56%
Native
0.3%
0.1%
 +200.00%
Hispanic
3.8%
3.5%
 +8.57%
Asian
0.7%
0.8%
 -12.50%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.4%
2.1%
 -33.33%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Thomas County, Georgia by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39.9 +1.01% 38.4 +2.95% 41.6 -1.65%
2020 39.5 -2.23% 37.3 -1.84% 42.3 +0.24%
2019 40.4 +0.25% 38 +0.26% 42.2 +0.72%
2018 40.3 +1.77% 37.9 +0.8% 41.9 +0.96%
2017 39.6 - 37.6 - 41.5 -

The median age of Thomas County, Georgia gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 3,029 +1.9% 2,701 +5.02% 3,072 2,818
10 to 19 2,961 +2.39% 3,093 -3.91% 3,008 2,954
20 to 29 2,566 -2.35% 2,866 -3.22% 2,499 2,773
30 to 39 2,588 +3.97% 2,833 +8.59% 2,677 3,066
40 to 49 2,643 +2.36% 2,814 +1.44% 2,666 2,831
50 to 59 3,061 -8.12% 3,435 -4.61% 2,799 3,270
60 to 69 2,363 +18.82% 3,102 -4.84% 2,828 2,946
70+ 1,989 +12.54% 2,865 +11.8% 2,246 3,216

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Thomas County, Georgia is $52,315.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Thomas County.

  • Under 25
    $40,495.00
  • 25 to 44
    $54,003.00
  • 45 to 64
    $64,833.00
  • 65 and over
    $41,974.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Thomas County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Thomas County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Thomas County, Georgia is currently $73,266.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

4.37% of households in Thomas County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Thomas County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    21.31%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.47%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.73%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.30%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.55%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.27%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.37%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Thomas County is $29,912.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Thomas County by the total population of Thomas County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Thomas County, Georgia, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Thomas County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    12.65%
  • Bachelor's degree
    28.01%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.22%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    45.74%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.38%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Thomas County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Thomas County over the age of 16 is 35,849.

Of those people, a total of 62.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Thomas County is 59.20%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,032 45.30% 35.60%
20 to 24 years 2,545 83.00% 7.10%
25 to 29 years 2,727 85.90% 12.90%
30 to 34 years 2,712 87.90% 4.60%
35 to 44 years 5,557 87.90% 2.20%
45 to 54 years 5,823 77.90% 2.20%
55 to 59 years 3,217 63.60% 6.40%
60 to 64 years 3,049 54.70% 0.50%
65 to 74 years 4,834 26.70% 0.70%
75 years and over 3,353 11.20% 4.30%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Thomas County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 22,020 63.30% 4.30%
Black or African American 12,437 60.30% 7.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 148 79.70% 0.00%
Asian 314 81.50% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 10 0.00% 0.00%
Other 285 65.30% 5.00%
Two or more races 635 87.70% 13.80%
Hispanic or Latino 1,131 76.70% 2.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 21,464 62.80% 4.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Thomas County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Thomas County is 21,226, with median earnings of $36,450.00.

Women in Thomas County, Georgia earning approximately 75.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 21,226 $36,450.00
Male 10,633 $42,434.00
Female 10,593 $31,928.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 2,190 $68,162.00
Business and Financial 1,093 $44,783.00
Computer and Mathematical 383 $98,594.00
Architecture and Engineering 248 $75,315.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 296 $21,020.00
Community and Social Service 457 $39,485.00
Legal 119 $126,858.00
Educational and Library 736 $46,607.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 269 $21,726.00
Healthcare Practitioners 2,221 $53,805.00
Healthcare Support 871 $24,514.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 208 $5,000.00
Law Enforcement 261 $50,097.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,179 $14,962.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 794 $30,833.00
Personal Care and Service 318 $20,500.00
Sales 1,936 $29,410.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,306 $29,979.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 311 $23,125.00
Construction and Extraction 1,115 $36,664.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 841 $39,356.00
Production 1,420 $32,868.00
Transportation and Material Moving 910 $30,129.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 1,311 $68,646.00 879 $67,898.00
Business and Financial 378 $59,167.00 715 $43,804.00
Computer and Mathematical 320 $105,758.00 63 $27,128.00
Architecture and Engineering 230 $75,492.00 18 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 256 $17,500.00 40 $0.00
Community and Social Service 220 $42,353.00 237 $38,701.00
Legal 62 $0.00 57 $125,574.00
Educational and Library 114 $52,143.00 622 $45,147.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 143 $21,822.00 126 $21,364.00
Healthcare Practitioners 396 $77,679.00 1,825 $52,439.00
Healthcare Support 90 $53,393.00 781 $21,963.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 111 $53,250.00 97 $2,499.00
Law Enforcement 159 $51,024.00 102 $43,622.00
Food Preparation and Serving 453 $13,856.00 726 $16,882.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 450 $35,948.00 344 $20,865.00
Personal Care and Service 117 $30,492.00 201 $16,392.00
Sales 803 $42,382.00 1,133 $25,527.00
Office and Administrative Support 597 $31,350.00 1,709 $28,329.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 228 $34,031.00 83 $6,325.00
Construction and Extraction 1,104 $36,600.00 11 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 828 $39,621.00 13 $0.00
Production 879 $37,474.00 541 $29,196.00
Transportation and Material Moving 738 $34,125.00 172 $23,090.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 17,817 households in Thomas County, with an average household size of 2.53 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 12,121 families in Thomas County with an average family size of 3.08 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 8,250 935 2,936 5,696
Average Household Size 3.07 3.3 3.4 1.18
Total Families 8,250 935 2,936 0
Average Household Size 3.06 2.87 3.2 0

Poverty

Of the 12,121 families in Thomas County, 13.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Thomas County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 20,666 housing units in Thomas County, Georgia.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 17,817 86.21%
Vacant 2,849 13.79%

27.78% of the total 20,666 housing units in Thomas County are rental units. This is approximately 5,741 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 11,274 are occupied by the owner - or 54.55% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Thomas County is $932.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Thomas County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    802
  • Less than $500
    641
  • $500 to $999
    2,712
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    2,070
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    264
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    54
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Thomas County is $158,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Thomas County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    1,449
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,861
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,760
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2,722
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,787
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,019
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    561
  • $1,000,000 or more
    115

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Thomas County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Thomas County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,902
  • 1940 to 1949
    674
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,379
  • 1960 to 1969
    2,407
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,786
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,380
  • 1990 to 1999
    3,994
  • 2000 to 2009
    3,160
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,824
  • 2014 or later
    160

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Thomas County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    821
  • 1 vehicle available
    6,357
  • 2 vehicles available
    6,599
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    4,040

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Thomas County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Thomas County that commute to work in a particular way.

19.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Thomas County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    997
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    4,250
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    3,909
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    3,435
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,554
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    728
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,732
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    181
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    198
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    857
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    850
  • 90 or more minutes
    269

Summary

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Places in Thomas County, Georgia

We have data for 10 places in Thomas County, Georgia. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.