Thomson SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Thomson summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Thomson. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Georgia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Thomson is 87 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Thomson is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Thomson is $202,123.
The median income in Thomson is $42,180.
Thomson's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Thomson Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Thomson | Georgia | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 95 | 100 |
| Services | 96 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 64 | 88 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 103 | 104 | 100 |
| Utilities | 96 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Thomson, GA Weather
The average high in Thomson is 74.3° and the average low is 51.0°.
There are 66.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 45.8 inches of precipitation each year with 0.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Thomson |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 74.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 51.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 66.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 45.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.4 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Thomson Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Thomson
The current population in Thomson is 6,821. The population has increased 1.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,821 | -0.0% |
| 2023 | 6,824 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 6,839 | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 6,892 | 5.2% |
| 2020 | 6,553 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 6,593 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 6,603 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 6,599 | -1.5% |
| 2016 | 6,699 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 6,697 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 6,682 | -0.8% |
| 2013 | 6,734 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 6,750 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 6,732 | 0.3% |
| 2010 | 6,714 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Thomson
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Thomson is:
26.0% White with 1,771 White residents.
66.0% African American with 4,505 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 3 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
3.2% Two Or More with 217 Two Or More residents.
4.8% Hispanic with 325 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Thomson | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 26.0% | 49.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 66.0% | 30.7% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 4.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.2% | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 4.8% | 11.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Thomson
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Thomson is 55.5% female with 3,783 female residents.
Thomson is 44.5% male with 3,038 male residents.
| Gender | Thomson | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.5% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 44.5% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Thomson for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Thomson completed < 9th grade.
14.0% of adults in Thomson completed 9-12th grade.
52.0% of adults in Thomson completed high school / ged.
11.0% of adults in Thomson completed some college.
5.0% of adults in Thomson completed associate's degree.
9.0% of adults in Thomson completed bachelor's degree.
3.0% of adults in Thomson completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Thomson completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Thomson completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Thomson | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 14.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 52.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 11.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 9.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Thomson, Georgia
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13.1% of households in Thomson earn Less than $10,000.
8.0% of households in Thomson earn $10,000 to $14,999.
14.6% of households in Thomson earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.7% of households in Thomson earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.4% of households in Thomson earn $35,000 to $49,999.
19.2% of households in Thomson earn $50,000 to $74,999.
4.8% of households in Thomson earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.2% of households in Thomson earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.5% of households in Thomson earn $150,000 to $199,999.
0.6% of households in Thomson earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Thomson | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 13.1% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.0% | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 14.6% | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.7% | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.4% | 10.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.2% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 4.8% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.2% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.5% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.6% | 11.9% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
