Thomasville, North Carolina

Thomasville is a city located in Davidson County, North Carolina. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 19,788.

Geography

Thomasville is located at 35°53'9" North, 80°4'38" West (35.885848, -80.077323). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 28.9 km² (11.1 mi²). None of the area is covered with water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 19,788 people, 7,978 households, and 5,305 families residing in the city. The population density is 685.2/km² (1,775.2/mi²). There are 8,515 housing units at an average density of 294.9/km² (763.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 69.63% White, 23.91% African American, 0.45% Native American, 0.83% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 3.83% from other races, and 1.35% from two or more races. 6.93% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 7,978 households out of which 31.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.2% are married couples living together, 17.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 33.5% are non-families. 28.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.43 and the average family size is 2.96. In the city the population is spread out with 25.5% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 31.2% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 90.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 85.6 males. The median income for a household in the city is $30,972, and the median income for a family is $35,933. Males have a median income of $27,479 versus $20,968 for females. The per capita income for the city is $16,045. 16.2% of the population and 11.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 23.5% of those under the age of 18 and 16.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Manufacturing

Thomasville has been historically associated with furniture and cabinetry manufacture, as well as for a wholesale and retail furniture market. "Thomasville" is used as a trade designation for artisan furniture.

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