Thomasville, North Carolina Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Thomasville, North Carolina is 27,261 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 41st-largest city in North Carolina. The median household income is $58,246, the median home value is $163,200, and the median age is 39.4.
The population has grown 3.0% since 2010 (26,810 → 27,605).
27,261
Population
1616
People / sq mi
$58,246
Median Income
$163,200
Median Home Value
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Thomasville covers 16.9 sq mi of land at 1616 people per square mile.
About Thomasville, NC
Thomasville is defined demographically by education — 15.6% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average. Thomasville is a city in North Carolina with a population of 27,261. It ranks #41 among cities in North Carolina by population.
Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $58,246, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 16.0%, above the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $163,200, with typical rent around $853.
Four-year-degree attainment is near the bottom of the range for US cities, 15.6%, below the national 35.0%. Most workers commute: only 7.9% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 21 minutes each way.
Thomasville city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Thomasville city had a population of 26,810 in 2010 and 27,605 in 2024, a 3.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 27,605 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.21%.
27,605
Population (2024)
26,810
Population (2010)
27,605
Peak (2024)
0.21%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 26,810 |
| 2011 | 26,796 |
| 2012 | 26,786 |
| 2013 | 26,854 |
| 2014 | 26,810 |
| 2015 | 26,770 |
| 2016 | 26,778 |
| 2017 | 26,622 |
| 2018 | 26,610 |
| 2019 | 26,649 |
| 2020 | 27,126 |
| 2021 | 27,209 |
| 2022 | 27,302 |
| 2023 | 27,426 |
| 2024 | 27,605 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 64.3% |
| Black or African American | 17.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$58,246
Median Household Income
$27,139
Per Capita Income
16.0%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$163,200
Median Home Value
$853
Median Rent
63.1%
Owner-Occupied
Education
82.1%
High School+
15.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
82.0%
Public Transit
7.9%
Work From Home
21.1 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
22.5%
Foreign Born
83.7%
Non-English at Home
7.6%
Veterans
15.3%
With Disability
86.8%
Health Insurance
95.0%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Manufacturing | 20.1% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 19.1% |
| Retail Trade | 10.2% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 8.7% |
| Construction | 6.9% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 5.5% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.5% |
| Information | 3.4% |
| Public Administration | 2.5% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.7% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Thomasville, North Carolina has a population of 27,261 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 41st-largest city in North Carolina.
The median household income in Thomasville, North Carolina is $58,246, with 16.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Thomasville, North Carolina is $163,200, with median monthly rent at $853 and a homeownership rate of 63.1%.
The median age in Thomasville, North Carolina is 39.4 years. The population is 46.9% male and 53.1% female.
The population has grown 3.0% since 2010 (26,810 → 27,605).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.