City

Thomson, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  McDuffie County  ·  Georgia

👥17,181Population
💰$54,214Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂41.4Median Age
🏠$158,500Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓31.6%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 9% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 48.6%Hispanic: 3.6%Black: 45.5%Asian: 0.6%Other: 1.8%Race
White48.6%
Hispanic3.6%
Black45.5%
Asian0.6%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty18.4% ▲ 84% above avg
College Grads31.6% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 9% below avg
No HS Diploma105 (1%)
HS Graduate3,905 (38.4%)
Some College1,809 (17.8%)
Associates1,147 (11.3%)
Bachelors1,059 (10.4%)
Graduate Degree2,157 (21.2%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 38.4%Some College: 17.8%Associates: 11.3%Bachelors: 10.4%Graduate: 21.2%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad38.4%
Some College17.8%
Associates11.3%
Bachelors10.4%
Graduate21.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65%Renter: 35%Tenure
Owner65.0%
Renter35.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,214 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$158,500 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$810/mo
Total Housing Units7,548
Vacant Units880

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
56%
About Thomson, GA

Thomson is a city in Georgia, located in McDuffie County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 17,181 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.4 years.

Economically, Thomson is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,214 is below the national average. Approximately 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Thomson is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $158,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $810 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Thomson is moderately educated. 31.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 48.6%.

Thomson, GA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Georgia.

ZIP Codes in Thomson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
30824 17,181 $54,214 $158,500 $810 4.5% 31.6% 65.0%