Thomas County, GA

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Population

44,909

0.151% decline

Poverty Rate

19.5%


Median Age

39.6


Median Household Income

$41,336

8.09% growth

Number of Employees

18,686

5.67% growth

Median Property Value

$131,400

3.87% growth

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In 2017, Thomas County, GA had a population of 44.9k people with a median age of 39.6 and a median household income of $41,336. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Thomas County, GA declined from 44,977 to 44,909, a -0.151% decrease and its median household income grew from $38,241 to $41,336, a 8.09% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Thomas County, GA are White (Non-Hispanic) (57.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (35.8%), White (Hispanic) (2.36%), Two or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (2.12%), and Some Other Race (Hispanic) (0.833%). N/A% of the people in Thomas County, GA speak a non-English language, and 98.2% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Thomas County, GA are Southern Regional Technical College (1,829 degrees awarded in 2017) and Thomas University (333 degrees).

The median property value in Thomas County, GA is $131,400, and the homeownership rate is 64.4%. Most people in Thomas County, GA commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 20.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Thomas County, GA is 2 cars per household.

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COVID-19

Total Confirmed Cases by Date

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Impact on Employment

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Community Mobility

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Economy

The economy of Thomas County, GA employs 18.7k people. The largest industries in Thomas County, GA are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,169 people), Educational Services (2,050 people), and Manufacturing (1,972 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($45,769), Public Administration ($39,258), and Transportation & Warehousing ($37,118).

Median household income in Thomas County, GA is $41,336. Males in Thomas County, GA have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,261. The income inequality in Thomas County, GA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.478, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$41,336

2017 value

± $2,327

8.09%

1 Year Growth

± 9.02%

Households in Thomas County, GA have a median annual income of $41,336, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $38,241 in 2016, which represents a 8.09% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Thomas County, GA compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$62,744

Average Male Salary

± $1,190

$46,261

Average Female Salary

± $830

In 2017, full-time male employees in Georgia made 1.36 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Georgia by number of full-time employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $58,486 ± $3,787

  2. White

    $53,819 ± $950

  3. Two or More Races

    $43,415 ± $4,855

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Georgia workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.09 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Georgia by number of full-time employees.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Thomas County, GA is from Georgia.

0.478

2017 Wage GINI

0.477

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Georgia was 0.478 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.233% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2017 the GINI for Georgia was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Georgia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Georgia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 9610

  2. Census Tract 9606

  3. Census Tract 9605

In 2017, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Thomas County, GA was Census Tract 9610 with a value of $54,310, followed by Census Tract 9606 and Census Tract 9605, with respective values of $51,362 and $50,022.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Thomas County, GA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

19.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Thomas County, GA (8.58k out of 44k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. Black

    4,945 ± 500

  2. White

    3,028 ± 366

  3. Hispanic

    408 ± 169

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Thomas County, GA is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

18.7k

2017 Value

± 997

5.67%

1 Year growth

± 7.16%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Thomas County, GA grew at a rate of 5.67%, from 17.7k employees to 18.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Thomas County, GA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,563 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,990 people), and Management Occupations (1,922 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Thomas County, GA.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Thomas County, GA, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,563 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,990 people), and Management Occupations (1,922 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Thomas County, GA has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (2.04 times higher than expected), Healthcare Support Occupations (1.78 times), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (1.43 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Thomas County, GA, by median earnings, are Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($60,245), Fire Fighting & Prevention, & Other Protective Service Workers Including Supervisors ($51,827), and Management Occupations ($51,504).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

18.7k

2017 Value

± 997

5.67%

1 Year growth

± 7.16%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Thomas County, GA grew at a rate of 5.67%, from 17.7k employees to 18.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Thomas County, GA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,169 people), Educational Services (2,050 people), and Manufacturing (1,972 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Thomas County, GA, though some of these residents may live in Thomas County, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Thomas County, GA, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,169 people), Educational Services (2,050 people), and Manufacturing (1,972 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Thomas County, GA has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (2.8 times higher than expected), Public Administration (1.35 times), and Accommodation & Food Services (1.29 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Thomas County, GA, by median earnings, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($45,769), Public Administration ($39,258), and Transportation & Warehousing ($37,118).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Georgia to other states, or from other states to Georgia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Mixed freight

    $51.8B

  2. Motorized vehicles

    $36.9B

  3. Electronics

    $35.7B

In 2015, the top outbound Georgia product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $51.8B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($36.9B) and Electronics ($35.7B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Georgia products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$465B

2020 Value

$628B

Projected 2045 Value

35.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Georgia trade was $465B. This is expected to increase 35.1% to $628B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Georgia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Georgia to other states, or from other states to Georgia.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. Florida

    $42.1B

  2. South Carolina

    $27.8B

  3. North Carolina

    $22.2B

In 2015, the top outbound Georgia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Florida with $42.1B, followed by South Carolina with $27.8B and North Carolina and $22.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Georgia shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Health

84.1% of the population of Thomas County, GA has health coverage, with 36.5% on employee plans, 20.9% on Medicaid, 12.3% on Medicare, 11.4% on non-group plans, and 3.01% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the county of Thomas County, GA was $6,587 in 2014. This is a 5.41% increase from the previous year ($6,249).

Primary care physicians in Thomas County, GA see 1099 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.71% increase from the previous year (1070 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2262 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 520 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Quitman County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (18.2%). Additionally, Rockdale County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (38.5%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,099 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Thomas County, GA see an average of 1,099 patients per year. This represents a 2.71% increase from the previous year (1,070 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Thomas County, GA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

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Health Care Spending

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$6,587

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$4,406

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,199

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,429

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Georgia (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.41%, from $6,249 to $6,587.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

15.9%

Uninsured

36.5%

Employer Coverage

20.9%

Medicaid

12.3%

Medicare

11.4%

Non-Group

3.01%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Thomas County, GA declined by 6.25% from 16.9% to 15.9%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Thomas County, GA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Quitman County

    18.2% prevalence

  2. Taliaferro County

    17.3% prevalence

  3. Clay County

    16.9% prevalence

Quitman County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Georgia, at 18.2%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Georgia by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Thomas County, GA is home to a population of 44.9k people, from which 98.2% are citizens. As of 2017, 2.62% of Thomas County, GA residents were born outside of the country (1.18k people).

In 2017, there were 1.61 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (25.9k people) in Thomas County, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 16.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.06k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Age

Age by Nativity

40

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.9

32

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 5.4

In 2017, the median age of all people in Thomas County, GA was 39.6. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 40, were generally older than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 32. But people in Thomas County, GA are getting staying the same age. In 2016, the average age of all Thomas County, GA residents was 40.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

2.62%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

1.18k people

2.79%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

1.26k people

As of 2017, 2.62% of Thomas County, GA residents (1.18k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Thomas County, GA was 2.79%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    264,376 ± 12,459 people

  2. India

    85,239 ± 7,138 people

  3. Korea

    45,011 ± 5,197 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Georgia was Mexico, the natal country of 264,376 Georgia residents, followed by India with 85,239 and Korea with 45,011.

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Citizenship

98.2%

2017 Citizenship

98.1%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 98.2% of Thomas County, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Thomas County, GA was 98.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Thomas County, GA

  1. White (Non-Hispanic)

    25.9k ± 16

  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)

    16.1k ± 318

  3. White (Hispanic)

    1.06k ± 210

In 2017, there were 1.61 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (25.9k people) in Thomas County, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 16.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.06k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 7 races represented in Thomas County, GA as a share of the total population.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    1,188 ± 203

  2. Gulf War (2001-)

    644 ± 219

  3. Gulf War (1990s)

    330 ± 124

Thomas County, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.84 times greater than any other conflict.

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Education

In 2017, universities in Thomas County, GA awarded 2,162 degrees. The student population of Thomas County, GA is skewed towards women, with 1,850 male students and 3,635 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Thomas County, GA are White (1,210 and 56.4%), followed by Black or African American (625 and 29.2%), Hispanic or Latino (159 and 7.42%), and Unknown (120 and 5.6%).

The largest universities in Thomas County, GA by number of degrees awarded are Southern Regional Technical College (1,829 and 84.6%) and Thomas University (333 and 15.4%).

The most popular majors in Thomas County, GA are Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology (139 and 6.43%), General Cosmetology (125 and 5.78%), and General Business Administration & Management (109 and 5.04%).

The median tuition costs in Thomas County, GA are $15,940 for private four year colleges, and $N/A and $N/A respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

  1. General Cosmetology

    90 degrees awarded

  2. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)

    77 degrees awarded

  3. Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology

    122 degrees awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Thomas County, GA was General Cosmetology with 90 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Thomas County, GA according to their major.

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Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

  1. Southern Regional Technical College

    1,829 degrees awarded

  2. Thomas University

    333 degrees awarded

$N/A

Median In-State Public

$15,940

Median Private

In 2017, the Thomas County, GA institution with the largest number of graduating students was Southern Regional Technical College with 1,829 degrees awarded.

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Student Gender for Common Institutions

866

Degrees Awarded to Men

1,296

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 866 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Thomas County, GA, which is 0.668 times less than the 1,296 female students who received degrees in the same year.

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Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

  1. White

    1,210 degrees awarded

  2. Black or African American

    625 degrees awarded

  3. Hispanic or Latino

    159 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Thomas County, GA were to White students. These 1,210 degrees mean that there were 1.94 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 625 degrees awarded.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Thomas County, GA was $131,400 in 2017, which is 0.572 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $126,500 to $131,400, a 3.87% increase. The homeownership rate in Thomas County, GA is 64.4%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Thomas County, GA have an average commute time of 20.1 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Thomas County, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$131,400

2017 Median

± $5,706

$126,500

2016 Median

± $7,770

In 2017, the median property value in Thomas County, GA grew to to $131,400 from the previous year's value of $126,500.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Thomas County, GA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Thomas County, GA the largest share of households have a property value in the $125k - $150k range.

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Household Income

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$41,336

Median Household Income

± $2,327

17.3k

Number of Households

± 881

In 2017, the median household income of the 17.3k households in Thomas County, GA grew to $41,336 from the previous year's value of $38,241.

The following chart displays the households in Thomas County, GA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

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Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Thomas County, GA distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Thomas County, GA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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Rent vs Own

64.4%

2017 Homeownership

60.6%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 64.4% of the housing units in Thomas County, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 60.6%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Thomas County, GA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Commute Time

20.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Thomas County, GA have a shorter commute time (20.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 1.3% of the workforce in Thomas County, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    79.7%

  2. Carpooled

    14.6%

  3. Worked At Home

    2.01%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Thomas County, GA was Drove Alone (79.7%), followed by those who Carpooled (14.6%) and those who Worked At Home (2.01%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Thomas County, GA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Thomas County, GA have 2 cars, followed by 1 car.

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