How long is the commute from Thomasville, GA?
Workers who live in Thomasville, GA take an average of 16.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.6% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
6.2% work from home.
9.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.3 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.6%
- Work from home
- 6.2%
- Households without a car
- 9.2%
How people in Thomasville get to work
| Means of transportation | Thomasville | Thomas County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.8% (±4.2 points) | 76.7% | 70.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 16.0% (±3.4 points) | 14.0% | 8.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.6% (±0.7 points) | 0.3% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±0.6 points) | 0.5% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.5 points) | 0.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.2% (±3.0 points) | 7.8% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Thomasville, the average commute is lower than in Thomas County (20.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Georgia (28.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Thomasville, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Thomas County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Georgia (1.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Thomas County, Thomasville ranks 6 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 569 of 595.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Thomasville
| Vehicles available | Thomasville | Thomas County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.2% (±2.8 points) | 5.9% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.5% (±5.1 points) | 35.5% | 32.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.7% (±4.1 points) | 38.2% | 37.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.6% (±3.5 points) | 20.5% | 23.9% | 21.9% |
In Thomasville, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Thomas County (5.9%).
It is also higher than in Georgia (5.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Thomasville
| Thomasville | Thomas County | Georgia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.2% (±3.0 points) | 7.8% (±1.7 points) | 15.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.7% (±2.5 points) | 92.5% (±1.7 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.8% (±2.6 points) | 87.4% (±1.9 points) | 91.0% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Thomasville, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Thomas County (87.4%).
It is not measurably different from Georgia (91.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Thomasville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomasville | — | 16.3 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Ochlocknee | 10 mi | 19.2 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Boston | 12 mi | 19.1 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Coolidge | 14 mi | 20.9 minutes (±7.7) | Not measurably different |
| Cairo | 14 mi | 23.2 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Barwick | 15 mi | 24.3 minutes (±7.5) | Higher |
| Pavo | 16 mi | 24.0 minutes (±6.3) | Higher |
| Meigs | 17 mi | 26.0 minutes (±6.1) | Higher |
| Whigham | 21 mi | 21.6 minutes (±6.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Cairo, GA (23.2 minutes), Barwick, GA (24.3 minutes), Pavo, GA (24.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Thomas County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meigs | 26.0 minutes (±6.1) |
| 2 | Pavo | 24.0 minutes (±6.3) |
| 3 | Coolidge | 20.9 minutes (±7.7) |
| 4 | Ochlocknee | 19.2 minutes (±2.7) |
| 5 | Boston | 19.1 minutes (±2.8) |
| 6 | Thomasville | 16.3 minutes (±1.7) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Thomasville
How long is the average commute in Thomasville?
Workers who live in Thomasville, GA take an average of 16.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Thomasville without a car?
9.2% of households in Thomasville have no vehicle, and 0.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Thomasville?
6.2% (±3.0 points) of workers who live in Thomasville worked from home, and 88.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thomasville city, Georgia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thomasville city, Georgia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thomasville city, Georgia
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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