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Who Lives Here

Thomson Demographics

Education

High School

39%

Associate's

17%

Bachelor's

5%

Master's

3%

Doctorate

36%

Family Size

2 people

54%

3 people

24%

4 people

17%

5 people

4%

6+ people

2%

Household Income

0-50k

64%

50-100k

23%

100-150k

9%

150-200k

3%

200k+

1%

Age

0-10

15%

10-20

12%

20-45

30%

45-65

26%

65+

17%

Getting Around Thomson

Thomson Transportation

Commute Time

0-15 Mins

36%

15-30 Mins

17%

30-40 Mins

29%

40-60 Mins

14%

60+ Mins

4%

Transportation Scores

Percentage: 2626

Walk Score®

Percentage: 3838

Bike Score®

Top Scores: Restaurant, Nightlife, Parks

Things To Do In Thomson

Top Score

Restaurants

1/5 stars based on undefined reviews

The lack of restaurants here may leave a bad taste in your mouth.

  1. A high number of restaurants per resident
  2. 90% fewer restaurants than average
  3. Significantly more restaurants than areas of a similar size

Nightlife

1/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Finding a bar around here is no small feat.

  1. Few bars and clubs per resident
  2. 100% fewer bars and clubs than average
  3. 100% fewer bars and clubs than areas of a similar size

Parks

1/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Almost zero flower power to be had. Thomson gets a low score for parks

  1. Few parks per resident
  2. 100% fewer parks than average
  3. 100% fewer parks than areas of a similar size

Pet Services

1/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Pets may want to go elsewhere for their fur-ever home.

  1. Few pet facilities per resident
  2. 100% fewer pet facilities than average
  3. 100% fewer pet facilities than areas of a similar size

Gas Stations

1/5 stars based on undefined reviews

The gas stations here are few and far between.

  1. A high number of gas stations per resident
  2. 75% fewer gas stations than average
  3. Significantly more gas stations than areas of a similar size

Thomson Education

Schools

Top Schools in Thomson

9/10

North Columbia Elementary School

Grades PK, K-5 • Public

8/10

Greenbrier Elementary School

Grades PK, K-5 • Public

8/10

Euchee Creek Elementary School

Grades PK, K-5 • Public

8/10

Lewiston Elementary School

Grades PK, K-5 • Public

8/10

Baker Place Elementary School

Grades PK, K-5 • Public

7/10

Cedar Ridge Elementary School

Grades PK, K-5 • Public

Information provided by GreatSchools. To verify school enrollment eligibility, contact the school district directly.

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Living in Thomson, GA

Thomson, Georgia is a small town with approximately 7,000 residents. Families with young children are a frequent sight, as kids under 5 make up an above-average percentage of the population. By a slim 53%-47% margin, renters are slightly more prevalent than homeowners in Thomson. The town boasts a relatively reasonable average rent of $664/month, which is $310 less than the state average. Those savings add up over the course of a year.

Thomson has a large concentration of residents older than 25 with a high school degree or GED (26%) compared to the national average. Further, 5% have earned a Bachelor's degree and 2% possess a Master's degree or Doctorate. Many Thomson residents work in one of two industries: manufacturing and retail. Together, these industries make up 13% of the labor force in the town. Meanwhile, looking at job function, 7% of the town's population works in transportation, making it the top career path in the town. Thomson workers take home an average annual income of just over $43K, less than the Georgia average. The town's average income also trails the national average of $73,345.

Thomson residents have an average commute of about 26 minutes. Many residents (32%) commute to work by car or truck, while public transit is not used. Walking isn't a common method of commuting to work.