Time Zone: Thomas County lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Thomasville is the Seat for Thomas County.
Thomas County was founded in 1825. Thomas was created by taking area from Decatur and Counties.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Thomas had a population of 46,188 people. This is an increase of 8.07% since the last Census (which gave a population of 42,737 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Thomas represented 0.52% of the total population of Georgia, making it the state's 42nd most populous county (out of 159 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 44,720 | +4.64% | -3.18% since 2009 |
2009 | 46,188 | +8.07% | +0.74% since 2008 |
2008 | 45,849 | +7.28% | +1.21% since 2007 |
2007 | 45,301 | +6% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 42,737 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Thomas County Census Page for Thomas County. .
Below are some of the communities located in Thomas County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Thomas County):
Community | 2009 Population | 2000 Population | Change (2009vs. 2000) |
Thomasville | 19,437 | 18,162 | 7.02% increase |
Boston | 1,452 | 1,417 | 2.47% increase |
Ochlocknee | 620 | 605 | 2.48% increase |
Coolidge | 562 | 552 | 1.81% increase |
Websites for Thomas County
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