Thomas County is in the Plantation Trace travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Thomasville, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 46,054 residents in 2024, up from 45,800 in 2020. It covers about 545 square miles of land and was created in 1825.
- County seatThomasville
- Population (2024 estimate)46,054
- Land area545 square miles
- Created1825
- Travel regionPlantation Trace
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Cities and Towns in Thomas County
Thomas County has 7 incorporated cities and towns. Populations are U.S. Census Bureau estimates for July 1, 2024, for the whole city, including any part in a neighboring county.
| City or town | 2024 population | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Thomasville (county seat) | 18,604 | |
| Boston | 1,235 | |
| Meigs | 944 | Partly in Mitchell County |
| Ochlocknee | 681 | |
| Pavo | 603 | Partly in Brooks County |
| Coolidge | 544 | |
| Barwick | 361 | Partly in Brooks County |
Highways
Interstates and U.S. highways come from Census road data; state route numbers come from the Georgia Department of Transportation’s road inventory. In Georgia most U.S. highways also carry a state route number, and where two routes share the same road GDOT records it under one of them.
- U.S. highways: US 19, US 84, US 319
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 3, SR 33, SR 35, SR 38, SR 111, SR 122, SR 188, SR 202, SR 300
Parks, Public Land and Water
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Herds Pond, Aucilla River, Little Ochlockonee River, Big Creek, Pine Creek, Barnetts Creek and Piscola Creek. Names follow the U.S. Geological Survey’s official Geographic Names Information System.
For county and city parks, playgrounds and recreation centers, see our Thomas County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Thomas County borders Brooks County, Colquitt County, Grady County, Mitchell County, Jefferson County, FL and Leon County, FL.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Thomas County, Georgia?
Thomasville is the county seat of Thomas County. It is also the largest city in the county.
What cities are in Thomas County, Georgia?
Thomas County has 7 incorporated cities and towns: Thomasville, Boston, Meigs, Ochlocknee, Pavo, Coolidge and Barwick.
What counties border Thomas County?
Thomas County borders Brooks County, Colquitt County, Grady County, Mitchell County, Jefferson County, FL and Leon County, FL.
Is there a printable map of Thomas County?
Yes. The Thomas County map on this page is a free PDF sized for letter paper (8.5 by 11 inches, portrait) that you can print or save to your phone.
How many people live in Thomas County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 46,054 people lived in Thomas County on July 1, 2024, up from 45,800 in 2020.
Sources we checked
This map and page were built in October 2026 from public data:
- U.S. Census Bureau: TIGER/Line 2023 (county lines, roads, water, place boundaries)
- U.S. Census Bureau: county and city population estimates, Vintage 2024
- U.S. Census Bureau: 2023 Gazetteer (land area)
- USGS: Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1 (national forests, refuges, WMAs)
- USGS: Geographic Names Information System (lake and river names)
- Georgia DNR 2026-27 Hunting Regulations (eRegulations) (current WMA list)