Thomas County, GA

County

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    2024 Population
    45,777
    US Senator
    Jon Ossoff
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Raphael Warnock
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    39.8
    0.251% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    17.9%
    0.41% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $60,736
    0.991% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $196,700
    6.15% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Thomas County, GA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    98.6% of the residents in Thomas County, GA are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in N/A are Southern Regional Technical College (2,229 degrees awarded in 2024) and Thomas University (500 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Thomas County, GA was $196,700, and the homeownership rate was 63.8%.

    Most people in Thomas County, GA N/A, and the average commute time was 20.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Thomas County, GA was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Thomas County, GA is home to a population of 45.8k people, from which 98.6% are citizens. As of 2024, NaNk% of Thomas County, GA residents were born outside of the country (1.23k people).

    In 2024, there were 1.63 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (26.1k people) in Thomas County, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 16k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 969 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.6%
    2024 Citizenship
    99%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.6% of Thomas County, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Thomas County, GA was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Thomas County, GA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      26.1k ± 93
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      16k ± 394
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      969 ± 323
    3.91%
    Hispanic Population
    1.79k people

    In 2024, there were 1.63 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (26.1k people) in Thomas County, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 16k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 969 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    3.91% of the people in Thomas County, GA are hispanic (1.79k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Thomas County, GA as a share of the total population.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      1,003 ± 233
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      350 ± 159
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      232 ± 92

    Thomas County, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.87 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    88.2% of the population of Thomas County, GA has health coverage, with 39.1% on employee plans, 21.7% on Medicaid, 13.2% on Medicare, 12.9% on non-group plans, and 1.21% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Thomas County, GA see 1,066 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,066 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2278 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 400 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, N/A were men and N/A were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    1,066 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Thomas County, GA

    Primary care physicians in Thomas County, GA see an average of 1,066 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,066 patients).

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    Location of Health Services Facilities

    Health Service Type
    Top 5 Health Facilities Servicing the Greatest Number of Households
    1. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4001

    2. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4002

    3. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4003

    4. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4004

    5. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4005

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.9% under 18 years, 18.6% between 18 and 34 years, 37.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.7% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, N/A were men and N/A were women.

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    Uninsured People

    11.8%
    Uninsured
    39.1%
    Employer Coverage
    21.7%
    Medicaid
    13.2%
    Medicare
    12.9%
    Non-Group
    1.21%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Thomas County, GA grew by 8.73% from 10.8% to 11.8%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Thomas County, GA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.76 in Thomas County, GA.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 38.7% in Thomas County, GA.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 13.4% in Thomas County, GA.

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    Economy

    Employment

    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Median Earnings by Industry

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($53,458), Other Services Except Public Administration ($52,989), and Manufacturing ($52,588).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($60,179), Public Administration ($51,641), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($46,297).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.94%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 4.87M people employed in Georgia. This represents a 2.94% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.9%.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $227k
      Management of Companies and Enterprises
    2. $203k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. $160k
      Manufacturing

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Donald J. Trump with 50.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.5%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.394%).

    Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing the state of Georgia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming is currently represented by 432 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Thomas County, GA. Showing the available data for Georgia.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (50.7%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (48.5%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Chase Oliver (0.394%)
      Libertarian Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Donald J. Trump with 50.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.5%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.394%).

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Georgia

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    Jon Ossoff
    Senator from Georgia2
    Assumed office on January 20, 2021
    Inauguration delayed as incumbent senator David Perdue's term expired on January 3, 2021, two days prior to the runoff election.
    Raphael Warnock
    Senator from Georgia3
    Assumed office on January 20, 2021
    Elected to the seat to succeed Kelly Loeffler, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of Johnny Isakson.

    Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing Georgia.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Thomas County, GA awarded 2,729 degrees. The student population of Thomas County, GA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 2,396 male students and 4,456 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Thomas County, GA are White (1,390 and 51.1%), Black or African American (836 and 30.7%), Hispanic or Latino (330 and 12.1%), and Unknown (104 and 3.82%).

    The largest universities in Thomas County, GA by number of degrees awarded are Southern Regional Technical College (2,229 and 81.7%) and Thomas University (500 and 18.3%).

    The most popular majors in N/A are Welding Technology (283 and 10.4%), General Cosmetology (205 and 7.51%), and Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (187 and 6.85%).

    The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $11,400.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Thomas County, GA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 38.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 70.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 6,852 (35% men and 65% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 6,852 students enrolled in Thomas County, GA, 35% men and 65% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,002 records, of which 61.2% were women and 38.8% men.

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    Completions

    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Southern Regional Technical College
      2,229 degrees awarded
    2. Thomas University
      500 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Southern Regional Technical College with 2,229 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In N/A, N/A men were awarded degrees from institutions in Thomas County, GA, which is N/A times N/A than the N/A female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,390 degrees mean that there were 1.66 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 836 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($11,400) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($439) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Thomas County, GA was $196,700 in 2024, which is 0.591 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $185,300 to $196,700, a 6.15% increase. The homeownership rate in Thomas County, GA is 63.8%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Thomas County, GA have an average commute time of 20.1 minutes, and they N/A. Car ownership in Thomas County, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 13.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Thomas County, GA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 4.13%.

    Housing

    Property

    $196,700
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$14,621
    $11,915
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$805

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Thomas County, GA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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    Rent vs Own

    63.8%
    Homeownership
    2024
    63.8%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 63.8% of the housing units in Thomas County, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 61.9%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $60,736
    Median Household Income
    ± $4,491
    18.7k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,082

    In 2024, the median household income of the 18.7k households in Thomas County, GA grew to $60,736 from the previous year's value of $60,140.

    The following chart displays the households in Thomas County, GA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Transportation

    Commute Time

    20.1 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Thomas County, GA have a shorter commute time (20.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.61% of the workforce in Thomas County, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Thomas County, GA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Thomas County, GA have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 13.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Thomas County, GA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 4.13%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    17.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Thomas County, GA (8.13k out of 45.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Thomas County, GA is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 24.9% of the children was living in poverty in Thomas County, GA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 7.7%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 264 in Thomas County, GA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 9.22% per 100,000 population.

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