Thomas County, Georgia
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Thomas County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census the population was 45,798.[1] The county seat is Thomasville.[2] Thomas County comprises the Thomasville, GA micropolitan statistical area.
History
Thomas County was created by an act of the Georgia General Assembly on December 23, 1825, from portions of Decatur and Irwin Counties.[3] Colquitt (1856), Brooks (1858), and Grady (1905) Counties all were formed partially from lands within Thomas County's original borders.
The county is named for Jett Thomas, an officer in the War of 1812 who is also known for overseeing the construction of the first building at the University of Georgia (originally referred to as Franklin College and known today as Old College) as well as the state capital at Milledgeville.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"., of which Script error: No such module "convert". is land and Script error: No such module "convert". (1.4%) is water.[4]
The northwestern half of Thomas County, bordered by U.S. Route 319 southwest of Thomasville, and a line that ends up bisecting the distance between Coolidge and Pavo in the northeast, is located in the Upper Ochlockonee River sub-basin of the larger Ochlockonee River basin. The northeastern edge of the county, from north of Pavo to Boston, is located in the Withlacoochee River sub-basin of the Suwannee River basin. The southeastern portion of Thomas County, running southeast from Thomasville, is located in the Aucilla River sub-basin of the larger Aucilla-Waccasassa basin. Almost all of the southwestern portion of the county is located in the Apalachee Bay-St. Marks sub-basin of the Ochlockonee River basin, with the exception of the tiny southwesternmost corner, which is located in the Lower Ochlockonee River sub-basin of the same Ochlockonee River basin.[5]
The Aucilla River rises in Thomas County. The Red Hills Region is centered on Thomas County.
Major highways
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- File:US 19.svg U.S. Route 19
- File:US 84.svg U.S. Route 84
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File:US 84.svg U.S. Route 84 Business - File:US 319.svg U.S. Route 319
- File:Georgia 3.svg State Route 3
- File:Georgia 3 Alternate.svg State Route 3 Alternate
- File:Georgia 33.svg State Route 33
- File:Georgia 35.svg State Route 35
- File:Georgia 35 Connector.svg State Route 35 Connector
- File:Georgia 38.svg State Route 38
- File:Georgia 38 Business.svg State Route 38 Business
- File:Georgia 111.svg State Route 111
- File:Georgia 122.svg State Route 122
- File:Georgia 188.svg State Route 188
- File:Georgia 202.svg State Route 202
- File:Georgia 300.svg State Route 300
Adjacent counties
- Colquitt County - northeast
- Brooks County - east
- Jefferson County, Florida - south
- Leon County, Florida - southwest
- Grady County - west
- Mitchell County - northwest
Communities
Cities
- Barwick (partly in Brooks County)
- Boston
- Coolidge
- Meigs (partly in Mitchell County)
- Pavo (partly in Brooks County)
- Thomasville
Town
Unincorporated community
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | Template:Sronly | %± |
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| 1830 | 3,299 | — | |
| 1840 | 6,766 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1850 | 10,103 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1860 | 10,766 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1870 | 14,523 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1880 | 20,597 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1890 | 26,154 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1900 | 31,076 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1910 | 29,071 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1920 | 33,044 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1930 | 32,612 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1940 | 31,289 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1950 | 33,932 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1960 | 34,319 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1970 | 34,515 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1980 | 38,098 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1990 | 38,986 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2000 | 42,737 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2010 | 44,720 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2020 | 45,798 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2024 (est.) | 46,054 | [6] | Script error: No such module "String".% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[7] 1790-1880[8] 1890-1910[9] 1920-1930[10] 1930-1940[11] 1940-1950[12] 1960-1980[13] 1980-2000[14] 2010[15] | |||
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2020 census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,994 | 56.76% |
| Black or African American | 16,259 | 35.5% |
| Native American | 150 | 0.33% |
| Asian | 406 | 0.89% |
| Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.02% |
| Other/Mixed | 1,403 | 3.06% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,577 | 3.44% |
As of the 2020 census, the county had a population of 45,798 in 18,440 households, including 12,161 families.[17]
The median age was 40.8 years. 23.5% of residents were under the age of 18 and 19.0% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 90.0 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 85.6 males age 18 and over.[18]
55.1% of residents lived in urban areas, while 44.9% lived in rural areas.[18]
The racial makeup of the county was 57.6% White, 35.7% Black or African American, 0.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9% Asian, 0.0% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, 1.6% from some other race, and 3.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race comprised 3.4% of the population.[19]
Among those households, 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them and 34.1% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. About 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[17]
There were 20,668 housing units, of which 10.8% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 63.5% were owner-occupied and 36.5% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.6% and the rental vacancy rate was 6.3%.[17]
Education
Colleges and universities:
There are two school districts:[20]
- Thomasville City School District (areas in Thomasville City)
- Thomas County School District (areas not in Thomasville City)
Private schools:
- Brookwood School
Politics
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See also
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References
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External links
- Thomas County
- University of Georgia Thomas County Cooperative Extension Website
- Thomasville Landmarks - Historic preservation organization
- Thomas County Historical Society & Museum of History
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