City safety & data profile

ThomasvilleNC

Thomasville, NC is a 27K-resident city in Davidson County with a median household income of $60,935.

Davidson County, North Carolina. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Thomasville, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Thomasville has a population larger than 59% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $179,300, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

27K
Population
Top 41%
By size
$60,935
Median income
$179,300
Median home
16.3%
Poverty rate

The read on Thomasville

Thomasville posts a median household income higher than 23% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Thomasville area.

Top 77%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Thomasville

Where Thomasville income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$60,935 Bottom 23% higher than 23% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. NC $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Thomasville, NC beyond the headline numbers

Thomasville sits inside Davidson County, North Carolina, at roughly 35.88°N, -80.08°W. Population 27,061, $60,935 median household income. Median home value $179,300, median rent $879. Poverty rate 16.3%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Thomasville's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 39%, then obesity at 38.4%. 1 hospital in/around Thomasville, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Thomasville from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
27,061
Thomasville
Median Income
$60,935
-10% vs avg
Median Home Value
$179,300
-21% vs avg
Median Age
38.3
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Davidson County) - Thomasville's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
173K+6%
Median Income
$64,172+49%
Median Home Value
$219,100+64%
Poverty Rate
12.8%-21%
Unemployment
4.1%-67%

Economics

Economics indicators for Thomasville, NC
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$879/mo
Poverty Rate
16.3% +15% vs avg
Unemployment 4.6%
Bachelor's Degree+ 15.3%
Work From Home 9.4%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 58.8%
African American 19.7%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
39%
Obesity
38.4%
Short Sleep Duration
35.7%
Physical Inactivity
29.6%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.6%
Current Smoking
17%
Frequent Physical Distress
15.1%
Lack of Health Insurance
14.2%
Diabetes
13.7%
Binge Drinking
13.5%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 55.2%
Annual Checkup 79.1%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
11.6%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.5%
Stroke
4.4%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
NOVANT HEALTH THOMASVILLE MEDICAL CENTER
THOMASVILLE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Thomasville, NC? ▼
Thomasville, NC has a population of 27,061 people, located in Davidson County, North Carolina.
What is the median household income in Thomasville? ▼
The median household income in Thomasville, NC is $60,935 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 16.3%.
What is the median home value in Thomasville? ▼
The median home value in Thomasville, NC is $179,300. Median rent is $879/month.
What are the top health concerns in Thomasville? ▼
The top health indicators in Thomasville include High Blood Pressure (39%), Obesity (38.4%), Short Sleep Duration (35.7%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Thomasville? ▼
Thomasville has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Thomasville? ▼
The median age in Thomasville, NC is 38.3 years. 15.3% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Thomasville, NC is located in Davidson County, North Carolina. With a population of 27K and a $60,935 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Thomasville area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Thomasville's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Thomasville area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Davidson County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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