City · Georgia
Thomson, Georgia
Thomson, city, in McDuffie County, Georgia. Thomson had 6,763 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 6,814 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 6,821 (±14). GEOID 1376280.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
6,763
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 6,814 · ACS 2020-2024: 6,821 ±14
Median household income
$42,180
±$9,527 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$161,100
±$31,430 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$848
±$95 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
Where is Thomson and what county is it in?
Thomson is a city in McDuffie County, Georgia. It covers 4.8 square miles of land, 1,421 residents per square mile in 2020.
Thomson is in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 7 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Thomson, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 6,763 people lived in Thomson on July 1, 2025, down 0.8% since 2020, while Georgia grew 5.5%. The 2020 Census counted 6,814 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 6,821 (±14).
| Measure | Thomson | McDuffie County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,821 ±14 | 21,718 | +228 |
| Households | 2,522 ±201 | 8,149 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.62 ±0.21 | 2.64 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,776 ±210 | 9,510 | no clear change |
Thomson's population since 2000
From 6,828 in 2000 to 6,763 in 2025: down 1.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Thomson as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Thomson?
The median resident of Thomson is 38.1 years old; 25.2% are under 18 and 15.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 66.0%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 26.0%.
| Measure | Thomson | McDuffie County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.1 ±3.6 | 38.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.2% ±4.7 pts | 24.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.9% ±3.7 pts | 19.0% | – |
| Male | 44.5% ±3.3 pts | 49.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.8% ±2.2 pts | 3.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 26.0% ±5.9 pts | 53.1% | −14.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 66.0% ±6.4 pts | 40.1% | +13.1 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.2% ±2.0 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.4% ±2.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.3% ±2.1 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.7% ±2.9 pts | 8.5% | – |
| With a disability | 11.6% ±3.5 pts | 13.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.5% ±3.9 pts | 9.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 81.3% ±5.8 pts | 87.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.3% ±4.7 pts | 17.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.1% ±2.7 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.5% ±5.5 pts | 92.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8% ±1.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Thomson earn?
Half of Thomson's 2,522 households earn less than $42,180 a year (±$9,527), against $56,733 in McDuffie County and $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 it was $36,142 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 28.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Thomson | McDuffie County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $42,180 ±$9,527 | $56,733 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $54,736 ±$6,260 | $75,434 | – |
| Per capita income | $22,045 ±$2,562 | $29,258 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 28.8% ±9.1 pts | 20.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 47.4% ±20.7 pts | 34.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 22.7% ±9.3 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 87.9% ±6.4 pts | 89.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 75.6% ±9.1 pts | 75.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Thomson?
Owners occupy 48.5% of Thomson's occupied homes and renters 51.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $161,100 by its owner (±$31,430). The median renter pays $848 a month including utilities, and 58.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Thomson | McDuffie County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $161,100 ±$31,430 | $170,200 | +$48,738 |
| Median gross rent | $848 ±$95 | $792 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 58.8% ±13.3 pts | 43.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,283 ±$117 | $1,364 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 48.5% ±8.9 pts | 65.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 51.5% ±8.9 pts | 35.0% | – |
| Housing units | 2,776 ±210 | 9,510 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±3.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.8% ±3.5 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.1% ±8.0 pts | 65.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.6% ±2.8 pts | 24.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.8% ±4.4 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.6% ±4.2 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.8% ±4.8 pts | 4.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Thomson work and get to work?
80.1% of Thomson's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 16.8 minutes.
| Measure | Thomson | McDuffie County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 51.3% ±7.3 pts | 54.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.8% ±1.1 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 80.1% ±8.7 pts | 84.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.2% ±4.1 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.5% ±0.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.1% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.2% ±8.0 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 16.8 min ±2.4 | 22.7 min | −7.3 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Thomson?
1 census tract lies mostly in Thomson, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9502McDuffie County | 5,193 | $52,863 |
| Tract 9504.01McDuffie County | 2,631 | $69,527 |
| Tract 9503McDuffie County | 3,491 | $66,484 |
| Tract 9504.02McDuffie County | 3,161 | $35,370 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Thomson) · Census block assignment files
How does Thomson compare with other places in Georgia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Thomson is the 4,150th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 121st-most populous of 537 in Georgia.
Thomson ranks 287th of 348 places in Georgia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 121st | 537 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 237th | 297 |
| Residents per square mile | 86th | 360 |
| Median household income | 287th | 348 |
| Per capita income | 294th | 357 |
| Median home value | 243rd | 346 |
| Median gross rent | 245th | 337 |
| Poverty rate | 60th | 302 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 283rd | 343 |
| Median age | 143rd | 360 |
| Owner-occupied share | 274th | 354 |
| Travel time to work | 339th | 359 |
Thomson's figures with every place in Georgia (CSV)
Every place in Georgia, sortable · Compare Thomson with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Thomson?
16 of the 57 figures for Thomson on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Thomson are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Thomson.