Economy & Jobs — Thomson, Georgia
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $42,180 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$49,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $20,048 |
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| Poverty Rate | 28.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 0.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 2,869 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 18.8% |
| Education Healthcare | 18.0% |
| Retail | 14.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 22 |
| Gas Stations | 18 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 13 |
| Insurance Agencies | 9 |
| General Merchandise | 8 |
| Child Day Care | 8 |
| Law Offices | 7 |
| Hotels Motels | 7 |
| Commercial Banks | 6 |
| Physician Offices | 6 |
| Dental Offices | 6 |
| Liquor Stores | 5 |
| Home Health | 5 |
| Beauty Salons | 4 |
| Accounting Firms | 4 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
