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Thomasville, NC


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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.

The People and Families of Thomasville

In Thomasville, about 48% of adults are married. Be careful driving in Thomasville, since the city is home to many young children.

Approximately 30% of Thomasville is non-white. No single racial group represents the city, a city where diversity is valued.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Thomasville had a median family income of $35,933.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Thomasville gave more campaign money ($3,425) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Thomasville Housing

Owners occupy 52% of the housing units in Thomasville.

Commuting

In Thomasville, 95% of commuters drive to work.

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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