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link titleThomson is a city in McDuffie County, Georgia, United States. The population was 6,828 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of McDuffie CountyGR6. Thomson's nickname is "The Camellia City of the South", in honor of the thousands of camellia plants throughout the city. McDuffie County is a county located in the state of Georgia. ...
A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ...
McDuffie County is a county located in the state of Georgia. ...
Species About 100–250 species, including: Camellia assimilis Camellia brevistyla Camellia caudata Camellia chekiangoleosa Camellia chrysantha– Golden Camellia Camellia connata Camellia crapnelliana Camellia cuspidata Camellia euryoides Camellia forrestii Camellia fraterna Camellia furfuracea Camellia granthamiana Camellia grijsii Camellia honkongensis Camellia irrawadiensis Camellia japonica– Japanese Camellia Camellia kissii Camellia lutchuensis Camellia miyagii...
Geography
Thomson is located at 33°28′2″N, 82°29′58″W (33.467346, -82.499450)GR1. Adapted from Wikipedias GA county maps by Seth Ilys. ...
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.2 km² (3.95 mi²) The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ...
A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ...
A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...
And though very littley known, Thomson resides over a dormant volcano.
Demographics As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 6,828 people, 2,609 households, and 1,792 families residing in the city. The population density was 667.4/km² (1,726.9/mi²). There were 2,895 housing units at an average density of 283.0/km² (732.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 42.38% White, 56.28% African American, 0.07% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.23% from other races, and 0.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.27% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
There were 2,609 households out of which 36.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.7% were married couples living together, 28.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.3% were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.05. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...
In the city the population was spread out with 28.6% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 81.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 73.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $23,179, and the median income for a family was $30,015. Males had a median income of $25,882 versus $20,607 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,976. 27.6% of the population and 23.8% of families were below the poverty line. 1.7% of those under the age of 18 and 100% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ...
Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...
Noted Musical Groups
Famous residents - Zebedee Armstrong - outsider artist
- Bill Bales - Internet entrepreneur and founding member Napster
- Alberta Davis--claimant to "oldest living American" title since 2001; now "125"
- Ray Guy - NFL punter and namesake of the Ray Guy Award, presented each year to the NFL's top punter.
- Vicki Ussery first Woman State Farm Insurance Agent Thomson, GA.
- Jacob Ansley - Head vocalist of the punk band, Moral Corruption.
- Aubrey Jones - Famous rapper, formerly of the Little Sweet Buttercups.
- Millie Jackson - R & B singer
- Franklin Langham - PGA golfer (1992-present)
- Blind Willie McTell - Noted singer and blues musician, wrote "Statesboro Blues". Thomson sponsors an annual blues festival in his honor.
- Chris Mohr - NFL punter for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Buffalo Bills and Atlanta Falcons (1989-2004); published songwriter.
- Ken Roberson - Broadway choreographer noted for his work in the 2004 Tony Award winning "Avenue Q" and "All Shook Up." Movie credits as choreographer include: HBO's "Lackawanna Blues" and Independent film "Preaching to the Choir."
- Tom Watson - U.S. Senator and renowned orator of the late 19th century. Noted for establishing Rural Free Delivery, which set up rural mail service for the nation.
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