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Thomasville, Georgia

Introduction to Thomasville, Georgia

Thomasville, Georgia, in Thomas county, is 32 miles NE of Tallahassee, Florida and 142 miles W of Jacksonville, Florida. The city has a population of 18,162.

Thomasville History

During the War of 1812, Major General Jet Thomas, a member of the State Militia, named this area Thomasville. At that time, Thomasville was a center of educational, political, socio-economic and religious activities in Georgia. Gradually, plantations sprung up on the rich and fertile land of the region. Cultivation of cotton was the primary occupation of its residents. In the later years of the 19th century, Thomasville developed into a winter resort where visitors could enjoy an active social life.

Thomasville and nearby Attractions

  • Lapham-Patterson House State Historic Site
  • Thomas County Museum of History
  • Gateway Shopping Center
  • Thomasville Rose Garden
  • Cherokee Lake
  • Dawson Street Historic District

Things To Do In Thomasville

To learn more about the area’s history and culture, one can visit the Lapham-Patterson House State Historic Site and the Thomas County Museum of History. The Thomasville City Hall, Thomasville Cultural Center, Thomasville Public Library and the Thomas County Jail are among the other notable attractions in the city. In addition, the city hosts the popular Rose Festival, the Black Heritage Festival, the Deep South Fair and the Plantation Wildlife Arts Festival every year.

Thomasville Transportation

Tallahassee Regional is the nearest major airport.

Thomasville Higher Education

Opportunities for higher education are provided by the Southwest Georgia Technical College and Thomas University.

High Points

Thomasville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyThomasville Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 13%Thomasville College Educated Adults
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Thomasville Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Thomasville, GA

Comparing Thomasville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population108
Racial Diversity85
Senior Citizens78
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Age of the Population57
Well-Paid Single Women48
Well-Paid Single Men26
Male Share of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size54
Portion of People Married24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults69
Median Family Income36
People in Middle Class or Better37
People Above Poverty26

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Public Transportation Use56
Walking and Biking to Work57
Working at Home24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes95
Affordability of Rents85
People Living Alone77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
Housing Recently Built52
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime36
Low Property Crime23

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