Thomasville is a city located in Davidson County North Carolina. Thomasville has a 2024 population of 27,524. Thomasville is currently growing at a rate of 0.32% annually and its population has increased by 1.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 27,168 in 2020.
The average household income in Thomasville is $66,146 with a poverty rate of 18.36%. The median age in Thomasville is 39.4 years: 38.9 years for males, and 40.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Thomasville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,516 | 64.25% |
| Black or African American | 4,628 | 16.98% |
| Two or more races | 3,683 | 13.51% |
| Other race | 1,109 | 4.07% |
| Asian | 234 | 0.86% |
| Native American | 91 | 0.33% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,049 | 2.43 | 63.1 | 36.9 |
| Married | 4,745 | 3.14 | 78.8 | 21.2 |
| Non Family | 3,689 | 1.15 | 56.2 | 43.8 |
| Female | 1,790 | 3.2 | 35.9 | 64.1 |
| Male | 825 | 2.42 | 63 | 37 |
3
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
63.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,121 | 11.14% |
| Associates Degree | 1,722 | 9.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,072 | 10.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 891 | 4.68% |
| High School Graduate | 6,129 | 32.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,295 | 6.8% |
| Some College | 4,811 | 25.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,393 | 10,707 | 2,615 |
| Black | 3,463 | 2,676 | 93 |
| Hispanic | 2,328 | 1,515 | 85 |
| 2+ Races | 1,651 | 1,160 | 191 |
| Other Race | 746 | 546 | 35 |
| Asian | 148 | 56 | 12 |
| Native American | 52 | 43 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 86.4%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 21.1%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,306 | $50,309 | $45,273 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,840 | $72,623 | $62,125 |
| High School Graduate | $43,633 | $48,750 | $40,748 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,643 | $41,837 | $12,225 |
| Overall | $42,374 | $48,876 | $37,523 |
| Some College | $40,260 | $46,839 | $35,154 |
$42,374
Average Earnings
$48,876
Average Male
$37,523
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.74% of Thomasville residents speak only English, while 16.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.46% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,941 | 2,429 | 15.24% |
| Hispanic | 4,326 | 1,181 | 27.3% |
| Black | 4,511 | 1,048 | 23.23% |
| Multiple | 3,683 | 565 | 15.34% |
| Other | 1,109 | 181 | 16.32% |
| Asian | 234 | 126 | 53.85% |
18.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.97%
Male Poverty Rate
24.98%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Thomasville is Asian, with 53.85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Thomasville is White, with 15.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.02%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.95%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.86%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.82% |
| Some College | 11.6% |
| High School | 9.64% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.24% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 25.62% |
| Female Unemployed | 24.56% |
| Female Employed | 9.9% |
| Male Employed | 4.83% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,141 | $76,049 |
| Households | $58,246 | $66,146 |
| Married Families | $84,043 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,276 | $43,309 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.6%
Male Marriage Rate
44.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,591
Number of Veterans
1,518
Male Veterans
73
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 621 |
| Vietnam | 399 |
| First Gulf War | 249 |
| Korea | 78 |
| World War II | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 481 |
| 75+ | 367 |
| 65 to 74 | 266 |
| 55 to 64 | 242 |
| 18 to 34 | 235 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 966 | 6.95% |
| Black | 539 | 14.07% |
| 2+ Races | 64 | 3.13% |
| Other Race | 22 | 2.47% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 0.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.12%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.49%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.5%
Labor Force Participation
56.6%
Employment Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
67.83%
Born in Thomasville
90.56%
Native Born
9.44%
Foreign Born
5.98%
Non Citizen
3.46%
Naturalized
90.56% of Thomasville residents were born in the United States, with 67.83% having been born in North Carolina. 5.98% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 27,969 | 89 | 0.32% |
| 2028 | 27,880 | 89 | 0.32% |
| 2027 | 27,791 | 89 | 0.32% |
| 2026 | 27,702 | 89 | 0.32% |
| 2025 | 27,613 | 89 | 0.32% |
| 2024 | 27,524 | 89 | 0.32% |
| 2023 | 27,435 | 110 | 0.4% |
| 2022 | 27,325 | 75 | 0.28% |
| 2021 | 27,250 | 82 | 0.3% |
| 2020 | 27,168 | 448 | 1.68% |
| 2019 | 26,720 | 63 | 0.24% |
| 2018 | 26,657 | -5 | -0.02% |
| 2017 | 26,662 | -141 | -0.53% |
| 2016 | 26,803 | 33 | 0.12% |
| 2015 | 26,770 | -42 | -0.16% |
| 2014 | 26,812 | -44 | -0.16% |
| 2013 | 26,856 | 71 | 0.27% |
| 2012 | 26,785 | -10 | -0.04% |
| 2011 | 26,795 | -13 | -0.05% |
| 2010 | 26,808 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 19,788 | 3,873 | 24.34% |
| 1990 | 15,915 | 1,771 | 12.52% |
| 1980 | 14,144 | -1,086 | -7.13% |
| 1970 | 15,230 | 40 | 0.26% |
| 1960 | 15,190 | 4,036 | 36.18% |
| 1950 | 11,154 | 113 | 1.02% |
| 1940 | 11,041 | 951 | 9.43% |
| 1930 | 10,090 | 4,414 | 77.77% |
| 1920 | 5,676 | 1,799 | 46.4% |
| 1910 | 3,877 | 3,077 | 384.63% |
| 1900 | 800 | -27,169 | -97.14% |