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Thomson, the county seat of McDuffie County, was incorporated as a village February 15, 1854. The City of Thomson was once entirely owned by plantation owner, John Langston. The city was named for Edgar Thomson of the Georgia Railroad.

The Old Rock House in Thompson, built in 1785, is said to be one of Georgia’s oldest documented houses with design intact. Built by Thomas Ansley, the home is said to be the home of ancestors of former president Jimmy Carter.

The Thomson Depot, is the headquarters for the Thomson-McDuffie Tourism, Convention, and Visitors’ Bureau. The Belle Meade Hunt, one of the most well known fox-hunting clubs in America, makes Thomson its home. The hunt officially begins with the blessing of the hounds on the first Saturday of November.

Thomson, home of the legendary blues man Blind Willie McTell, hosts the annual Blind Willie Blues Festival in the fall. Also, the Annual Dixie Bowhunters Jamboree is one of several archery competitions held by the Thomson Field Archery Club.

Population: 6,828. Estimated population in July 2024: 6,866 (+0.6% change)
Males: 3,061 (44.8%), Females: 3,767 (55.2%)

McDuffie County

Zip code: 30824

Demographics

Median resident age: 33.6 years
Median household income: $23,179
Median house value: $65,900

Population by Race

Races in Thomson:

  • Black (56.3%)
  • White Non-Hispanic (41.9%)
  • Hispanic (1.3%)
  • Two or more races (0.7%)

Ancestries: United States (11.9%), English (4.0%), Irish (3.7%), German (2.2%), Scotch-Irish (2.1%), Scottish (1.3%).

Elevation: 532 feet

Land area: 4.0 square miles

Map of Thomson, GA

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Thomson

  • High school or higher: 63.1%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 12.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.5%
  • Unemployed: 13.5%
  • Mean travel time to work: 18.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Thomson city

  • Never married: 32.0%
  • Now married: 42.6%
  • Separated: 4.4%
  • Widowed: 11.5%
  • Divorced: 9.3%

0.1% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: -585 (-7.9%).

Hospitals

Hospital/medical center in Thomson:

  • MCDUFFIE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (521 HILL ST SW)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Thomson:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Thomson:

  • AUGUSTA RGNL AT BUSH FIELD (about 39 miles; AUGUSTA, GA; Abbreviation: AGS)
  • ATHENS/BEN EPPS (about 65 miles; ATHENS, GA; Abbreviation: AHN)
  • ANDERSON RGNL (about 72 miles; ANDERSON, SC; Abbreviation: AND)

Other public-use airports nearest to Thomson:

  • THOMSON-MCDUFFIE COUNTY (about 4 miles; THOMSON, GA; Abbreviation: HQU)
  • WRENS MEMORIAL (about 20 miles; WRENS, GA; Abbreviation: 65J)
  • WASHINGTON-WILKES COUNTY (about 30 miles; WASHINGTON, GA; Abbreviation: IIY)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Thomson:

  • AUGUSTA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 34 miles; AUGUSTA, GA; Full-time enrollment: 3,778)
  • AUGUSTA TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 35 miles; AUGUSTA, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,300)
  • PIEDMONT TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 54 miles; GREENWOOD, SC; Full-time enrollment: 2,406)
  • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AT AIKEN (about 55 miles; AIKEN, SC; Full-time enrollment: 2,636)
  • GEORGIA COLLEGE AND STATE UNIVERSITY (about 58 miles; MILLEDGEVILLE, GA; Full-time enrollment: 4,028)
  • LANDER UNIVERSITY (about 58 miles; Greenwood, SC; Full-time enrollment: 2,429)
  • UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA (about 69 miles; ATHENS, GA; Full-time enrollment: 28,464)

Schools

Public high school in Thomson:

  • THOMSON HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 1,220; Location: 1160 WHITEOAK ROAD; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Thomson:

  • THOMSON MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 1,044; Location: 511 MAIN STREET; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • MAXWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 574; Location: 520 MOUNT PLEASANT ROAD; Grades: PK – 03)
  • NORRIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 506; Location: 899 HARRISON ROAD; Grades: 04 – 05)
  • THOMSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 506; Location: 409 GUILL STREET; Grades: PK – 03)
  • CROSSROADS LEARNING CENTER (Location: 614 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. ST; Grades: 00 – 00)
  • SAND HILLS PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL PROGRAM (Location: 614 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. ST; Grades: 00 – 00)

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