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Thomasville, NC

Founded 1852Randolph CountyElev. 256 m
Population
27,261
Median home
$163,200
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
14
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Thomasville

Thomasville is home to roughly 27,261 residents. Thomasville was founded in 1852 and sits in Randolph County, and is nicknamed "Chair City". The median age is 39.4 and the median household income is $58,246. Homes carry a median value of $163,200, and about 63% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (60%). Around 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 21 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
27,261
Median age
39.4
Median household income
$58,246
Per-capita income
$27,139
Poverty rate
18.4%
High-school grad or higher
82.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
Unemployment
4.7%
Avg. commute
21.1 min
Work from home
7.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White60%
Hispanic or Latino15.9%
Black16.9%
Asian0.9%
Workforce by occupation
Production, transportation & material moving26.9%
Management, business, science & arts25.2%
Sales & office21.8%
Service16.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance9.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$163,200
Median gross rent
$853/mo
Owner-occupied
63.1%
Median year built
1983
Households
11,049
Avg. household size
2.43

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Thomasville has 14 public schools — 7 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 3 schools
Reading35%
Math27%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Davidson Early CollegeHighGrades 9–13
East Davidson HighHighGrades 9–12
Ledford Senior HighHighGrades 9–12
Thomasville HighHighGrades 9–12
E Lawson Brown MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Ledford MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Thomasville MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Brier Creek ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Davidson County Schools Virtual AcademyElementaryGrades 1–8
Fair Grove ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Hasty ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Liberty Drive ElementaryElementaryGrades 4–5
Pilot ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Thomasville PrimaryElementaryGrades -1–3

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime5% below national
Thomasville367
North Carolina404
United States386
↑ 19% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime23% above national
Thomasville2,395
North Carolina2,114
United States1,952
↓ 27% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Thomasville Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Thomasville.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Davidson County
Ice stormVery High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate
HurricaneRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Thomasville is in Davidson County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Thomasville was founded in 1852 and sits in Randolph County, nicknamed “Chair City”. Elevation ~256 m.

Map of Thomasville
Thomasville, NC
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Historic places

8 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Lambeth, Shadrach, HouseThomasville Railroad Passenger DepotChurch Street SchoolSmith ClinicMitchell HouseFinch, T. Austin and Ernestine L., HouseAbbott's Creek Primitive Baptist Church CemeteryEmanuel United Church of Christ Cemetery
Notable people from Thomasville
Wil MyersBrian VickersDaniel G. ClodfelterTom HallMickey HawksWalter LambethBill BaileyDarrell BryantHiram Hamilton WardThomas Johnson
People searches in Thomasville
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Nearby cities
High Point (9 mi)Kernersville (16 mi)Winston-Salem (18 mi)Asheboro (19 mi)Clemmons (20 mi)Greensboro (21 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Thomasville, NC (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Thomasville, North Carolina.

Marcus Dewayne Williamson, 49
Thomasville · Davidson County · 27360
AKA Marcus Johnson, X Putboy
Ryan William Howell, 39
Thomasville · Davidson County · 27360
Louis O Ii Wright, 44
Thomasville · Davidson County · 27360
AKA Oliver Wright, Lou Wright
Luis Angel Rodriguez, 35
Thomasville · Davidson County · 27360
AKA Luis Rodriguez, Luis A Rodriguez
Joshua Brian Lamont Lewis, 58
Thomasville · Davidson County · 27360
AKA Peanut Lewis, Lamont Lewis
Donald D Davis, 65
Thomasville · 27360
AKA Decon Davis, Dee Davis
Stephen Ray Clark, 42
Thomasville · Davidson County · 27360
AKA Stephen Clark
Jason L Rabon, 50
Thomasville · Randolph County · 27360
AKA Jason Lane Raybon
Brian Carlos Terry, 41
Thomasville · Davidson County · 27360
AKA Brian C Terry
Brian D White, 42
Thomasville · Davidson County · 27360
AKA Brian Daniel White
Kevin Allen Campbell, 65
Thomasville · Davidson County · 27360
AKA Kevin Campbell, Kevin A Campbell
Anthony A Watts, 40
Thomasville · Davidson County · 27360
AKA Anthony Adam Watts, Adam Watts
Daniel Alan Jones, 70
Thomasville · Davidson County · 27360
AKA Daniel Allan Jones, Daniel Allen Jones
Juan Jose Rodriguez, 37
Thomasville · Davidson County · 27360
AKA X Null, Juan Jose Rodriguez Castaneda
Wyley E Johnson, 59
Thomasville · Davidson County · 27360
AKA X Jay, Wyley Johnson
Robert David Teer, 48
Thomasville · Davidson County · 27360
AKA Robert D Teer

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Thomasville — frequently asked

What is the population of Thomasville, North Carolina?
Thomasville has a population of about 27,261, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Thomasville?
The median home value in Thomasville is $163,200, and the median gross rent is $853/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Thomasville safe? What is the crime rate?
Thomasville Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 367 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Thomasville face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Davidson County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, cold wave, hail.
How many schools are in Thomasville?
Thomasville has 14 public schools (7 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Thomasville?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Thomasville. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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