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Thomaston

Alabama · 417 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 $33,906. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $57,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
417
+9%since 2000
from 383 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
207 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 190 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.1
+1%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2072823584335081990201020202024Thomaston
2024308
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,906
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,972 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,902
+108%since 2000
from $13,390 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.8%
−10.5 ptssince 2000
from 29.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.645
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information5.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,500
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$568
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $406 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.5%
−52.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
18.6% rent
Vacancy rate
33.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.3%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+24%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic48%(184)
Black49.6%(190)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.3%(250)
2010
White, non-Hispanic43.9%(183)
Black53.2%(222)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other2.8%(11)
Diversity Score66.1%(276)
Diversity Score
66
+1%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.2%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+27%since 2000
from 24.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 90.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
26.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.2%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
62.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.8%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thomaston, Alabama?

Thomaston, Alabama has about 417 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Thomaston, Alabama?

The typical household in Thomaston, Alabama earns about $33,906 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 $57,500, and the typical rent is about $568 a month.

How educated are people in Thomaston, Alabama?

About 28.2% 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 18.8% 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 66 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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