Thomson
City in McDuffie County, Georgia
Thomson is a city in McDuffie County, Georgia, with 6,814 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 531 ft (162 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dearing, 7.3 miles SE.
- 6,814residents (2020 Census)
- 531 ftelevation · 162 m
- 4.8 sq miland area · 12.4 km²
- 1,419 / sq mipopulation density
- 30824ZIP code
About Thomson
Thomson (originally called Slashes) is a city in and the county seat of McDuffie County, Georgia, United States. The population was 6,814 at the 2020 census. Thomson's nickname is "The Camellia City of the South", in honor of the thousands of camellia plants throughout the city. Thomson was founded in 1837 as a depot on the Georgia Railroad. It was renamed in 1853 for railroad official John Edgar Thomson and incorporated February 15, 1854 as a town and in 1870 as a city. It is part of the Augusta – Richmond County Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Thomson
- Median household income
- $42,180
- Median home value
- $161,100
- Median rent
- $848/mo
- Median age
- 38.1
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Thomson had 6,814 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,814 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,419 per sq mi (548 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Thomson at a glance
| State | Georgia (GA) |
|---|---|
| County | McDuffie County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 6,814 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.80 sq mi (12.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 531 ft (162 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.4693° N, 82.4951° W |
| ZIP code | 30824 |
| Official website | thomson-mcduffie.com/citycounty |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1376280 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Thomson
- Dearing7.3 mi SE
- Camak9.0 mi W
- Harlem10.6 mi E
- Warrenton10.7 mi SW
- Norwood12.2 mi W
- Appling12.8 mi NE
- Grovetown16.6 mi E
- Stapleton17.5 mi S
- Gibson17.5 mi S
- Sharon18.5 mi W
- Wrens19.1 mi S
- Avera19.2 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Thomson
What county is Thomson in?
Thomson is in McDuffie County, Georgia.
What is the population of Thomson, GA?
6,814 people lived in Thomson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Thomson, GA?
The ZIP code of Thomson is 30824.
What is the elevation of Thomson?
531 feet (162 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Thomson?
Dearing (7.3 mi), Camak (9.0 mi), Harlem (10.6 mi), Warrenton (10.7 mi), Norwood (12.2 mi).
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