City · North Carolina
Thomasville, North Carolina
Thomasville, city, mostly in Davidson County (98.1% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Randolph County, North Carolina. Thomasville had 27,733 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 27,183 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 27,321 (±187). GEOID 3767420.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
27,733
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 27,183 · ACS 2020-2024: 27,321 ±187
Median household income
$60,935
±$5,404 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $72,388
Median home value
$179,300
±$8,099 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $288,900
Median gross rent
$879
±$56 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $1,228
Where is Thomasville and what county is it in?
Thomasville is a city mostly in Davidson County (98.1% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Randolph County, North Carolina. It covers 16.9 square miles of land, 1,611 residents per square mile in 2020.
Thomasville is in the Winston-Salem, NC metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 5 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Davidson County | 26,662 | 98.1% |
| Randolph County | 521 | 1.9% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Thomasville, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 27,733 people lived in Thomasville on July 1, 2025, up 2.4% since 2020, slower than North Carolina (+7.2%). The 2020 Census counted 27,183 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 27,321 (±187).
| Measure | Thomasville | Davidson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 27,321 ±187 | 172,954 | +537 |
| Households | 11,252 ±606 | 69,846 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.39 ±0.13 | 2.45 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 12,167 ±572 | 76,396 | no clear change |
Thomasville's population since 2000
From 19,788 in 2000 to 27,733 in 2025: up 40.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Thomasville 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 Thomasville?
The median resident of Thomasville is 38.3 years old; 22.5% are under 18 and 17.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 56.0%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 19.6%. 8.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Thomasville | Davidson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.3 ±1.8 | 42.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.5% ±2.7 pts | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.1% ±2.4 pts | 19.0% | – |
| Male | 47.8% ±2.3 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 16.4% ±3.7 pts | 8.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 56.0% ±3.6 pts | 76.0% | −6.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 19.6% ±2.3 pts | 9.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.7 pts | 1.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.5% ±1.9 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.5% ±1.8 pts | 5.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 15.1% ±3.8 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.8% ±1.7 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 16.3% ±2.8 pts | 15.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.9% ±2.4 pts | 9.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 81.7% ±2.9 pts | 88.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.3% ±2.4 pts | 21.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.7% ±1.5 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.7% ±2.8 pts | 92.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.6% ±0.9 pts | 1.8% | – |
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 Thomasville earn?
Half of Thomasville's 11,252 households earn less than $60,935 a year (±$5,404), against $64,172 in Davidson County and $72,388 in North Carolina. In 2015-2019 the median was $50,025 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $10,910 after inflation. 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Thomasville | Davidson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,935 ±$5,404 | $64,172 | +$10,910 |
| Mean household income | $67,994 ±$4,853 | $84,156 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,348 ±$2,132 | $34,544 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.3% ±3.8 pts | 12.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.1% ±8.2 pts | 19.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.2% ±3.9 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.9% ±1.7 pts | 94.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.3% ±2.8 pts | 88.4% | – |
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 Thomasville?
Owners occupy 62.4% of Thomasville's occupied homes and renters 37.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $179,300 by its owner (±$8,099). The median renter pays $879 a month including utilities, and 27.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Thomasville | Davidson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $179,300 ±$8,099 | $219,100 | +$35,555 |
| Median gross rent | $879 ±$56 | $901 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 27.3% ±5.8 pts | 34.2% | −9.7 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,160 ±$65 | $1,355 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 62.4% ±4.2 pts | 74.4% | +6.2 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 37.6% ±4.2 pts | 25.6% | – |
| Housing units | 12,167 ±572 | 76,396 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.3% ±1.1 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.5% ±1.3 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.7% ±3.4 pts | 74.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.6% ±1.4 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0% ±0.7 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.5% ±1.8 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.0% ±2.6 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.1% ±1.2 pts | 3.9% | – |
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 many new homes is Thomasville building?
Builders took permits for 63 new housing units in Thomasville in 2025 (63 in single-family houses), 2.3 per 1,000 residents against 7.7 across North Carolina.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Thomasville work and get to work?
78.6% of Thomasville's workers drive alone and 9.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.6%.
| Measure | Thomasville | Davidson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.1% ±3.7 pts | 59.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% ±1.8 pts | 4.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.6% ±4.1 pts | 79.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.5% ±3.3 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 1.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.4% ±2.7 pts | 9.7% | +7.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.4 min ±1.4 | 24.3 min | −3.2 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 Thomasville?
5 census tracts lie mostly in Thomasville, and 5 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $43,925 (Tract 608) to $62,679 (Tract 607).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 607Davidson County | 5,800 | $62,679 |
| Tract 608Davidson County | 4,840 | $43,925 |
| Tract 610Davidson County | 5,009 | $56,014 |
| Tract 609Davidson County | 4,570 | $47,382 |
| Tract 611.02Davidson County | 5,483 | $65,643 |
| Tract 611.01Davidson County | 2,881 | $61,667 |
| Tract 606.01Davidson County | 4,916 | $82,105 |
| Tract 605Davidson County | 5,786 | $61,967 |
| Tract 606.02Davidson County | 3,451 | $88,373 |
| Tract 316.01Randolph County | 4,042 | $74,238 |
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 Thomasville) · Census block assignment files
How does Thomasville compare with other places in North Carolina?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Thomasville is the 1,450th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 43rd-most populous of 549 in North Carolina.
Thomasville ranks 234th of 434 places in North Carolina with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 43rd | 549 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 228th | 331 |
| Residents per square mile | 60th | 443 |
| Median household income | 234th | 434 |
| Per capita income | 318th | 443 |
| Median home value | 336th | 438 |
| Median gross rent | 265th | 395 |
| Poverty rate | 166th | 341 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 355th | 421 |
| Median age | 286th | 442 |
| Owner-occupied share | 264th | 443 |
| Work from home | 205th | 279 |
| Travel time to work | 347th | 439 |
Thomasville's figures with every place in North Carolina (CSV)
Every place in North Carolina, sortable · Compare Thomasville 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 Thomasville?
8 of the 57 figures for Thomasville 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 Thomasville 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 Thomasville.