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Thomaston

Alabama · 326 residents · 2.013 sq mi
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Population has declined 15% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $58,300. With a median age of 50.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Older
median age 50.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
326
−15%since 2000
from 383 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
162 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 190 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.2
+24%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2072823584335081990201020202024Thomaston
2024308
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$34,683
+159%since 2000
from $13,390 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.7%
+25.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.8%
−19.5 ptssince 2000
from 29.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance19.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical19.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade11%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food9%
US avg: 2%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Information1.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,300
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
79.9%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
20.1% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic50.3%(164)
Black48.8%(159)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.5%(204)
Diversity Score
62
−4%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+20.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+13%since 2000
from 24.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.0%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 90.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
20.8%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.4%
+14.0 ptssince 2011
from 50.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.2%
−46.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
47.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
−83.6 ptssince 2013
from 91.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thomaston, Alabama?

Thomaston, Alabama has about 326 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Thomaston, Alabama expensive?

In Thomaston, Alabama, the median home is worth about $58,300.

How educated are people in Thomaston, Alabama?

About 19.1% 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 9.8% 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 157 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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