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Thomasville, North Carolina

Introduction to Thomasville, North Carolina

Thomasville, North Carolina, in Davidson county, is 6 miles SW of High Point, North Carolina (center to center) and 62 miles NE of Charlotte, North Carolina.The city is located in the Greensboro - - Winston - Salem - - High Point metropolitan area. Thomasville has a population of 19,788.

Thomasville History

Thomasville is partly located in Davidson County, founded in 1822, and partly located in Randolph County, founded in 1779. It was settled in the mid 1800s. The city was named after its founder, John W. Thomas. Thomasville is well known for its furniture industry. The oldest railroad depot of North Carolina is also located in the city. Thomasville is also known as the "Chair Town" or "Chair City" after "The Big Chair," the city's most notable landmark.

Thomasville and nearby Attractions

  • Museum of Old Domestic Life
  • Furniture Discovery Center
  • Angela Peterson Doll and Miniature Museum
  • High Point Museum & Historical Park
  • Tanglewood Park
  • Guilford Courthouse National Military Park

Things To Do In Thomasville

You can visit the Memorial Park, Doak Park, and Finch Field while in Thomasville. The Winding Creek, one of the best golf courses in the area, can be reached within a few minutes. The city also has several churches including the Lakeview Methodist Church, Hasty Baptist Church, Antioch Baptist Church, and Gospel Light Free Will Baptist Church. The city hosts numerous special events and festivals every year such as the Annual Craft Fair.

Thomasville Transportation

You can reach Piedmont Triad International Airport within few minutes.

Thomasville Higher Education

High Point University, Winston - Salem State University, and Guilford Technical Community College are some of the nearest colleges and universities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Thomasville Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Thomasville, NC

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity109
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Female Share of the Population75
Senior Citizens64
Male Share of the Population46
Age of the Population32
Well-Paid Single Men35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size56
Portion of People Married35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty35
People in Middle Class or Better35
Median Family Income24
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Walking and Biking to Work78
Public Transportation Use36
Working at Home24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes85
Affordability of Rents75
People Living Alone65
Housing Recently Built65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime24
Low Violent Crime12

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