Thomas County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Thomas County is located in Georgia with a total population of 45,696. It is the 46th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Thomas County is 39.9 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Thomas County is $60,140. This is 19% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 23% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.9%. This is 33% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 6.5%. This is 27% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $185,300. Housing costs are 32% lower than the state median of $272,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 61.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% lower than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Thomas County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 57.2% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 35.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.8%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

23.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.0%.