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Thomson, GA


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Thomson, Georgia

Thomson, Georgia, in McDuffie county, is 30 miles W of Augusta, Georgia (center to center) and 110 miles E of Atlanta, Georgia. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Augusta - Aiken metropolitan area. Thomson contains a population of approximately 6,828.

The People and Families of Thomson

In Thomson, about 38% of adults are married. There are plenty of young children in Thomson. Unmarried people abound in the city.

Thomson has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Thomson had a median family income of $30,015.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Thomson favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $5,845. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Thomson Housing

Thomson has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 55% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Thomson, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Thomson Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 11%Thomson Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Thomson Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 17%Thomson Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Thomson, GA

Comparing Thomson 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 Population109
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Racial Diversity85
Senior Citizens67
Age of the Population35
Well-Paid Single Men13
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size54
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults26
People in Middle Class or Better14
People Above Poverty13
Median Family Income13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work78
Public Transportation Use35
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents107
Affordability of Property Taxes97
Housing Recently Built74
People Living Alone77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime89
Low Property Crime57

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