Small-town market profile · Georgia
Thomasville, GA area market data
How the Thomasville area compares with other small-town markets for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 72,958
- +1.3% since 2020
- Households
- 28,792
- Median household income
- $60,262
- Median home value
- $180,600
- Jobs located here
- 27,454
- Highest market score
- 79
- Veterinarians, #20 of 398 scored small-town markets
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Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
The Thomasville area has an estimated 72,958 people and 28,792 households. Population estimates put the population change in the Thomasville area from 2020 to 2025 at +1.3%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in the Thomasville area is $60,262, 25% below the U.S. median of $80,734.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in the Thomasville area runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 125, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (60).
Of the business types scored in the Thomasville area, veterinarians (79), electricians (67) and pet stores (66) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For veterinarians, that ranks #20 of 398 scored small-town markets.
The Thomasville area takes in 2 counties: Thomas County and Grady County. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for funeral homes (2.3 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (56% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in the Thomasville area
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares the Thomasville area with other small-town markets 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 small-town markets | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinarians | 79 | #20 of 398 | 8 | 2.8 | $2.8M | 104 | 4 |
| Electricians | 67 | #42 of 295 | 7 | 2.4 | $10.6M | 88 | 12 |
| Pet stores | 66 | #49 of 220 | 6 | 2.1 | $3.8M | 83 | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | 64 | #105 of 526 | 29 | 10.1 | $2.6M | 105 | 36 |
| Pet businesses | 63 | #113 of 527 | 32 | 11.1 | $708K | 81 | 10 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 61 | #110 of 387 | 10 | 3.5 | $2.3M | 89 | 6 |
| Tire shops | 60 | #144 of 431 | 9 | 3.1 | $2.8M | 111 | 5 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 58 | #181 of 529 | 23 | 8.0 | $4.2M | 113 | 11 |
| Real estate | 55 | #192 of 536 | 49 | 17.0 | Index only | 188 | 40 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 54 | #227 of 538 | 154 | 53.5 | $623K | 94 | 37 |
| Chiropractors | 53 | #191 of 426 | 13 | 4.5 | $2.2M | 93 | 6 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 53 | #218 of 533 | 44 | 15.3 | Index only | 166 | 21 |
| Hair salons | 53 | #249 of 538 | 62 | 21.5 | $371K | 86 | 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 52 | #169 of 387 | 9 | 3.1 | $2.8M | 90 | 7 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 52 | #244 of 538 | 261 | 90.7 | $368K | 99 | 118 |
| Funeral homes | 51 | #176 of 365 | 14 | 4.9 | $302K | 44 | 4 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 51 | #225 of 476 | 19 | 6.6 | $3.9M | 82 | 24 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 51 | #251 of 507 | 25 | 8.7 | $3.8M | 93 | 11 |
| Spas and skin care | 50 | #252 of 504 | 25 | 8.7 | $920K | 105 | 3 |
| House cleaning | 49 | #69 of 142 | 8 | 2.8 | $4.8M | 75 | 18 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 48 | #204 of 399 | 19 | 6.6 | $2M | 69 | 28 |
| Nail salons | 48 | #221 of 387 | 16 | 5.6 | $1.4M | 86 | 3 |
| Gas stations | 48 | #295 of 536 | 38 | 13.2 | $2.2M | 91 | 61 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 48 | #303 of 538 | 120 | 41.7 | $192K | 90 | 9 |
| Child care and preschools | 47 | #256 of 454 | 15 | 5.2 | $703K | 70 | 18 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 47 | #296 of 537 | 33 | 11.5 | $2.9M | 95 | 66 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 44 | #285 of 481 | 30 | 10.4 | $1.3M | 76 | 46 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 44 | #318 of 526 | 27 | 9.4 | $1.1M | 109 | 18 |
| Auto repair and car care | 44 | #335 of 538 | 113 | 39.2 | $221K | 82 | 42 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 44 | #345 of 535 | 30 | 10.4 | $565K | 85 | 9 |
| Insurance agencies | 42 | #336 of 537 | 57 | 19.8 | $1.2M | 98 | 43 |
| Gyms | 38 | #381 of 506 | 18 | 6.3 | $942K | 72 | 9 |
| Grocery stores | 37 | #377 of 506 | 28 | 9.7 | $5.8M | 62 | 13 |
| Auto repair shops | 37 | #403 of 538 | 73 | 25.4 | $342K | 77 | 33 |
| Barbershops | 36 | #279 of 377 | 15 | 5.2 | $1.5M | 81 | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 36 | #290 of 378 | 11 | 3.8 | $1.5M | 76 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 36 | #404 of 538 | 180 | 62.5 | $161K | 106 | 90 |
| Physical therapy | 34 | #318 of 400 | 19 | 6.6 | $1.5M | 64 | 10 |
| Convenience stores | 31 | #431 of 529 | 44 | 15.3 | $3.7M | 47 | 14 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 31 | #437 of 536 | 81 | 28.1 | $601K | 68 | 26 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 31 | #438 of 536 | 65 | 22.6 | $749K | 59 | 22 |
| Car washes and detailing | 29 | #385 of 441 | 16 | 5.6 | $1.6M | 62 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 29 | #460 of 538 | 93 | 32.3 | $1.7M | 51 | 27 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 28 | #391 of 458 | 26 | 9.0 | $1.1M | 63 | 50 |
| Pizza | 27 | #476 of 520 | 37 | 12.9 | $2.6M | 51 | 66 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.4 | $12.2M | 78 | 4 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.4 | $7.3M | 231 | 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.0 | $16.2M | 130 | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.0 | Index only | 340 | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.0 | $8.3M | 61 | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.0 | $12.8M | 125 | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.0 | $24.7M | 292 | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.7 | Index only | Too few | 15 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.3 | $17M | Too few | 9 |
| Home inspectors | 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 the Thomasville area
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 | $25M | $868 | 91 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $82.1M | $2,852 | 110 |
| Food away from home | $96M | $3,335 | 82 |
| Groceries | $161.3M | $5,602 | 89 |
| Personal care products and services | $23M | $799 | 80 |
| Child care and other personal services | $10.5M | $366 | 63 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $17M | $589 | 60 |
| Medical and dental services | $29M | $1,007 | 78 |
| Pets | $22.7M | $787 | 87 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $48.7M | $1,690 | 82 |
| Vehicle insurance | $70.3M | $2,443 | 125 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $74M | $2,570 | 85 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $38.3M | $1,329 | 94 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $398.5M | $13,840 | 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 the Thomasville area
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 72,958+1.3% since 2020
- Households
- 28,792
- Median age
- 40.6
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 65%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 999 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 72
- Median household income
- $60,262
- Average household income
- $80,075
- Median home value
- $180,600
- Jobs located here
- 27,454
- Daytime population
- 70,004Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Counties in the Thomasville area 2
- Thomas County, GA45,777 people
- Grady County, GA26,108 people
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- Columbus, GA-AL metro area325,615 people
- Macon-Bibb County, GA metro area234,943 people
- Athens-Clarke County, GA metro area220,197 people
- Gainesville, GA metro area212,705 people
- Warner Robins, GA metro area198,209 people
- Valdosta, GA metro area150,188 people
- Albany, GA metro area146,018 people
- Dalton, GA metro area144,160 people
- Brunswick-St. Simons, GA metro area115,074 people
Questions
How fast is the Thomasville, GA area growing?
Population estimates put the Thomasville area at 72,958 people in 2025, up 1.3% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 28,792 households.
How much do households in the Thomasville, GA area spend?
Households in the Thomasville area spend about $398.5M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $161.3M on groceries and $96M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in the Thomasville area spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 125, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (60).
Which business types have the highest market scores in the Thomasville, GA area?
The highest Groundwork market scores in the Thomasville area are for veterinarians (79), electricians (67) and pet stores (66). The Thomasville area ranks #20 of 398 scored small-town markets for veterinarians.
How does the Thomasville, GA area compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in the Thomasville area is $60,262 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 $180,600, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, the Thomasville area has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for funeral homes (2.3 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (56% 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. A small-town market is a town of 10,000 to 50,000 people and the county or counties tied to it by commuting. 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. 45 of the 56 business types have a score in the Thomasville area, each ranked against other small-town markets.
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