County profile · Georgia
Thomas County, GA market data
How Thomas County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 46,368
- +1.3% since 2020
- Households
- 18,684
- Median household income
- $60,736
- +38.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $196,700
- Jobs located here
- 21,334
- Highest market score
- 67
- Veterinarians, #335 of 1,485 scored counties
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What this means
Thomas County has an estimated 46,368 people and 18,684 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Thomas County grew 1.3%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Thomas County is $60,736, 25% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 38.9%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Thomas County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 122, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (59).
Of the business types scored in Thomas County, veterinarians (67), tire shops (55) and pet businesses (55) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For veterinarians, that ranks #335 of 1,485 scored counties.
Thomas County is part of the Thomasville area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for convenience stores (twice the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (42% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Thomas County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Thomas County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinarians | 67 | #335 of 1,485 | 5 | 2.7 | $2.9M | 108 | 3 |
| Tire shops | 55 | #639 of 1,530 | 5 | 2.7 | $3.2M | 126 | 3 |
| Pet businesses | 55 | #876 of 2,200 | 21 | 11.2 | $697K | 79 | 7 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 53 | #646 of 1,461 | 6 | 3.2 | $2.4M | 96 | 4 |
| Home repair trades | 50 | #1,023 of 2,057 | 20 | 10.7 | $2.4M | 98 | 27 |
| Hair salons | 45 | #1,453 of 2,339 | 44 | 23.5 | $338K | 79 | 3 |
| Real estate | 44 | #1,391 of 2,229 | 42 | 22.5 | Index only | 142 | 27 |
| Electricians | 43 | #756 of 1,160 | 6 | 3.2 | $8M | 66 | 8 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 42 | #1,321 of 2,063 | 19 | 10.2 | $3.3M | 88 | 8 |
| Child care and preschools | 40 | #1,094 of 1,611 | 8 | 4.3 | $835K | 83 | 12 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 40 | #1,578 of 2,176 | 38 | 20.3 | Index only | 124 | 17 |
| Chiropractors | 39 | #1,048 of 1,490 | 11 | 5.9 | $1.7M | 71 | 4 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 38 | #1,364 of 1,886 | 19 | 10.2 | $988K | 100 | 12 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 38 | #1,836 of 2,385 | 94 | 50.3 | $158K | 74 | 7 |
| Funeral homes | 37 | #1,065 of 1,472 | 9 | 4.8 | $292K | 43 | 3 |
| Grocery stores | 37 | #1,453 of 2,070 | 15 | 8.0 | $7M | 75 | 9 |
| Gas stations | 37 | #1,697 of 2,358 | 26 | 13.9 | $2M | 84 | 39 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 36 | #1,133 of 1,493 | 15 | 8.0 | $1.6M | 56 | 18 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 35 | #1,487 of 1,889 | 22 | 11.8 | $2.8M | 68 | 8 |
| Auto repair and car care | 34 | #1,887 of 2,401 | 74 | 39.6 | $214K | 79 | 26 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 34 | #1,894 of 2,405 | 113 | 60.5 | $550K | 83 | 31 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 33 | #1,732 of 2,222 | 23 | 12.3 | $2.7M | 89 | 47 |
| House cleaning | 32 | #720 of 847 | 5 | 2.7 | $4.9M | 77 | 15 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 32 | #1,449 of 1,707 | 14 | 7.5 | $3.4M | 72 | 19 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 32 | #1,738 of 2,088 | 24 | 12.8 | $451K | 68 | 7 |
| Insurance agencies | 32 | #1,749 of 2,272 | 41 | 21.9 | $1.1M | 87 | 32 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 31 | #1,547 of 1,771 | 23 | 12.3 | $1.1M | 64 | 33 |
| Auto repair shops | 31 | #1,990 of 2,378 | 46 | 24.6 | $343K | 77 | 20 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 28 | #2,097 of 2,405 | 197 | 105.4 | $316K | 85 | 89 |
| Barbershops | 26 | #1,166 of 1,356 | 11 | 5.9 | $1.4M | 72 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | 23 | #1,626 of 1,792 | 15 | 8.0 | $721K | 55 | 7 |
| Convenience stores | 23 | #1,975 of 2,261 | 30 | 16.1 | $3.5M | 44 | 13 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 23 | #2,154 of 2,402 | 59 | 31.6 | $1.8M | 52 | 22 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 23 | #2,244 of 2,394 | 149 | 79.7 | $126K | 83 | 70 |
| Nail salons | 22 | #1,224 of 1,328 | 13 | 7.0 | $1.1M | 69 | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 22 | #1,228 of 1,334 | 8 | 4.3 | $1.4M | 67 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | 22 | #1,973 of 2,090 | 23 | 12.3 | $2.7M | 53 | 47 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 21 | #1,532 of 1,656 | 17 | 9.1 | $1.1M | 62 | 42 |
| Spas and skin care | 21 | #1,681 of 1,769 | 24 | 12.8 | $621K | 71 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | 20 | #1,347 of 1,422 | 15 | 8.0 | $1.3M | 52 | 9 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 20 | #1,943 of 2,087 | 55 | 29.4 | $571K | 45 | 19 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 20 | #2,083 of 2,210 | 69 | 36.9 | $455K | 52 | 22 |
| Car washes and detailing | 18 | #1,377 of 1,451 | 12 | 6.4 | $1.3M | 52 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.1 | $4M | 128 | 4 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.1 | $7.9M | 50 | 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.1 | $3.7M | 81 | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.6 | $6.3M | 200 | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.6 | $8.2M | 81 | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.1 | $15.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.1 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.1 | $7.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.1 | Index only | Too few | 7 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $10.8M | Too few | 7 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 3 |
Household spending in Thomas County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $15.8M | $846 | 88 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $52.2M | $2,792 | 108 |
| Food away from home | $62.2M | $3,327 | 82 |
| Groceries | $104.6M | $5,598 | 89 |
| Personal care products and services | $14.9M | $797 | 79 |
| Child care and other personal services | $6.7M | $358 | 62 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $10.8M | $579 | 59 |
| Medical and dental services | $18.8M | $1,005 | 78 |
| Pets | $14.6M | $784 | 86 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $31.4M | $1,681 | 82 |
| Vehicle insurance | $44.8M | $2,395 | 122 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $47.8M | $2,557 | 85 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $24.7M | $1,324 | 94 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $257.7M | $13,791 | 83 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Thomas County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 46,368+1.3% since 2020
- Households
- 18,684
- Median age
- 40.6
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 64%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 545 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 84
- Median household income
- $60,736+38.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $81,177
- Median home value
- $196,700
- Jobs located here
- 21,334
- Daytime population
- 48,014Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Thomas County, GA growing?
Population estimates put Thomas County at 46,368 people in 2025, up 1.3% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 18,684 households. Median household income rose 38.9% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Thomas County, GA spend?
Households in Thomas County spend about $257.7M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $104.6M on groceries and $62.2M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Thomas County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 122, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (59).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Thomas County, GA?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Thomas County are for veterinarians (67), tire shops (55) and pet businesses (55). Thomas County ranks #335 of 1,485 scored counties for veterinarians.
How does Thomas County, GA compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Thomas County is $60,736 a year, 25% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 1.3% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $196,700, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Thomas County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for convenience stores (twice the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (42% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 43 of the 56 business types have a score in Thomas County, each ranked against other counties.
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