Thomas County, Georgia Demographics 2026
Thomas County, Georgia has a population of 45,777, the 46th most populous county in Georgia. The median household income is $60,736 and the median home value is $196,700. The poverty rate is 17.9%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Thomas County Quick Facts
How Thomas County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 45,696 | 45,777 | +0.2% |
| Median household income | $60,140 | $60,736 | +1.0% |
| Median home value | $185,300 | $196,700 | +6.2% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 65 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Thomas County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomasville | 18,666 | $49,673 | 17.2% | $205,200 |
| Boston | 1,520 | $44,728 | 29.5% | $158,500 |
| Meigs | 924 | $36,458 | 57.0% | $69,000 |
| Coolidge | 923 | $59,063 | 20.2% | $158,400 |
| Pavo | 901 | $52,708 | 22.3% | $120,700 |
| Ochlocknee | 628 | $42,438 | 18.0% | $135,400 |
| Barwick | 369 | $32,778 | 37.1% | $52,500 |
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Population Overview
Thomas County is located in Georgia with a total population of 45,777. It is the 46th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Thomas County is 39.8 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 37.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Thomas County is $60,736. This is 21% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 25% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.9%. This is 34% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. The unemployment rate is 5.6%. This is 10% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $196,700. Housing costs are 35% lower than the state median of $303,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 63.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 65.7%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Thomas County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 57.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 34.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.9%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 4.5%.
Education
22.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.1%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Thomas County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Georgia and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Thomas County, Georgia?
Thomas County has a population of 45,777, making it the 46th most populous county in Georgia.
What is the median income in Thomas County?
The median household income in Thomas County is $60,736 with a poverty rate of 17.9%.
How many cities are in Thomas County, Georgia?
Thomas County contains 7 Census-designated places.