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Thomaston

Alabama · 383 residents · 2.013 sq mi
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Thomaston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,972. Population has fallen 21% since 1990, a loss of 100 residents. Median home value is $35,600. With a median age of 40.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. The poverty rate of 29.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

383
−21%since 1990
from 483 in 1990
1990 – 2025
190 / sq mi
−21%since 1990
from 240 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.5
+10%since 1990
from 36.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2072823584335081990201020202024Thomaston
2024308
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,972
+74%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $11,346 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,390
+45%since 1990
from $9,217 in 1990
US average: $21,522
29.2%
−17.4 ptssince 1990
from 46.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$35,600
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$406
+56%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $197 in 1990
US average: $602
89.0%
+16.5 ptssince 1990
from 72.5% in 1990
11.0% rent
1.4
−52%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic45.8%(221)
Black53.4%(258)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.8%(4)
Diversity Score63.2%(305)
2000
White, non-Hispanic48%(184)
Black49.6%(190)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score65.3%(250)
65
+3%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.9%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 12.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.8%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 69.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.9%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.7 min
+11%since 1990
from 22.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thomaston, Alabama?

Thomaston, Alabama has about 383 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Thomaston, Alabama?

The typical household in Thomaston, Alabama earns about $25,972 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Thomaston, Alabama expensive?

In Thomaston, Alabama, the median home is worth about $35,600, and the typical rent is about $406 a month.

How educated are people in Thomaston, Alabama?

About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in Thomaston, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Thomaston, Alabama?

About 29.2% of people in Thomaston, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Thomaston, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Thomaston, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 100 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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