Thomasville, NC Demographics
What is the population of Thomasville?
There are 27,261 residents in Thomasville, with a median age of 39. Of this, 46.93% are males and 53.07% are females. US-born citizens make up 90.29% of the resident pool in Thomasville, while non-US-born citizens account for 3.73%. Additionally, 5.98% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 24,411 people in Thomasville currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 27,261 | 0.5% |
| Male Population | 12,793 | 3.2% |
| Female Population | 14,468 | -1.8% |
Male Population 46.93%
Female Population 53.07%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 39 | 3.2% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 24,614 | 0.1% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 1,016 | 50.1% |
| Not Citizen | 1,631 | -12.6% |
Citizen U.S. Born 90.29%
Citizen not U.S. Born 3.73%
Not Citizen 5.98%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 58 | -24.7% |
| Moved from Same County | 950 | -13.2% |
| Moved from Same State | 848 | -26.6% |
| Moved from Different State | 559 | -13.6% |
| Same House as Last Year | 24,411 | 2.9% |
Moved from Abroad 0.22%
Moved from Same County 3.54%
Moved from Same State 3.16%
Moved from Different State 2.08%
Same House as Last Year 91%
What are the employment statistics in Thomasville?
White-collar workers make up 63.24% of the working population in Thomasville, while blue-collar employees account for 36.76%. There are also 1,548 entrepreneurs in Thomasville (6.29% of the workforce); 19,470 workers employed in private companies (79.09%); and 2,330 people working in governmental institutions (9.47%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 15,568 | 111.3% |
| Blue Collar | 9,048 | 101.9% |
White Collar 63.24%
Blue Collar 36.76%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,548 | 100.0% |
| Private Companies | 19,470 | 108.0% |
| Governmental Workers | 2,330 | 103.5% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,268 | 122.8% |
Self Employees 6.29%
Private Companies 79.09%
Governmental Workers 9.47%
Not for Profit Companies 5.15%
How many households are there in Thomasville?
There are a total of 11,049 households in Thomasville, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 66.61% of these Thomasville households, while non-family units account for the remaining 33.39%. Additionally, 31.45% of households have children and 68.55% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 11,049 | 2.4% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -19.4% |
| Family Households | 7,360 | 1.5% |
| Non-Family Households | 3,689 | 4.4% |
Family Households 66.61%
Non-Family Households 33.39%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 3,475 | -0.9% |
| Households without Children | 7,574 | 4.0% |
Households with Children 31.45%
Households without Children 68.55%
What are the median and average incomes in Thomasville?
The average annual household income in Thomasville is $66,146, while the median household income sits at $58,246 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $66,067, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $69,169. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $34,444 and $39,044, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $66,146 | 6.4% |
| Median Household Income | $58,246 | 20.2% |
| People below Poverty Level | 4,745 | -10.4% |
| People above Poverty Level | 21,619 | 3.3% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Thomasville?
There are 11,997 housing units in Thomasville, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1983. Of the 11,049 occupied housing units in Thomasville, 63.14% are owner-occupied, while 36.86% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 64.56% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $173,900. In general, housing costs reach $865 per month in Thomasville.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 11,997 | 2.7% |
| Median Year Built | 1983 | 0.2% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 1,158 | -1.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 719 | -23.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1,451 | -4.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,627 | 10.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 681 | -12.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,439 | 18.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 2,132 | 1.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,989 | 23.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 669 | -9.7% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 132 | 14.8% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 11,049 | 2.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 6,976 | 8.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 4,073 | -6.8% |
Owner Occupied 63.14%
Renter Occupied 36.86%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 4,504 | 13.5% |
| Without Mortgage | 2,472 | 0.9% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $173,900 | 10.5% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $138,600 | 9.8% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $865 | 6.8% |
With Mortgage 64.56%
Without Mortgage 35.44%
What is the level of education in Thomasville?
Approximately 45.38% of the population in Thomasville holds a high school degree (that's 9,490 residents), while 25.14% have attained a college certificate (5,257 locals) and 10.64% have a bachelor's degree (2,225 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 1,319 | 20.4% |
| Some High School | 9,490 | -4.6% |
| Some College | 5,257 | -12.8% |
| Associate Degree | 1,729 | -4.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 2,225 | 10.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 891 | 7.7% |
No High School 6.31%
Some High School 45.38%
Some College 25.14%
Associate Degree 8.27%
Bachelor's Degree 10.64%
Graduate Degree 4.26%
What is the marital status of Thomasville residents?
A total of 6,816 people in Thomasville have never been married (which represents 31.07% of the total population), while 10,953 of them are wedded (49.93%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 611 (2.79%) and 2,472 (11.27%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 6,816 | 4.1% |
| Married | 10,953 | 4.1% |
| Separated | 611 | -5.4% |
| Widowed | 1,696 | -9.9% |
| Divorced | 2,472 | -5.1% |
Never Married 31.07%
Married 49.93%
Separated 2.79%
Widowed 7.73%
Divorced 11.27%
What are the most common means of transportation in Thomasville?
The top three means of transportation people in Thomasville use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle. A total of 10,864 residents commute by car, 68 prefer going to work by walking and 17 by bicycle
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 10,864 | 1.2% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 3 | -90.9% |
| Bicycle | 17 | -5.6% |
| Walk | 68 | -51.1% |
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Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.