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Thomaston

Connecticut · 1,910 residents · 1.199 sq mi
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Thomaston has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,145. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $216,900. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 35% less than the Connecticut median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,910
+7%vs 2011
vs 1,785 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,593 / sq mi
+7%vs 2011
vs 1,489 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
44.3
−6%vs 2011
vs 47.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,145
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $45,984 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,490
+19%vs 2011
vs $28,874 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.9%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.2% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.5%
−4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.6% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
+14%vs 2011
vs 0.365 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade26.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$216,900
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $224,800 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$785
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $794 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.0%
−14.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.2% in 2011
53.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.6%
−2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 36.6% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.3%
−15.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.9
+1%vs 2011
vs 4.9 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(1,707)
Black0.8%(15)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(51)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(12)
Diversity Score10.6%(189)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(1,780)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(85)
Asian0.5%(9)
Other1.3%(25)
Diversity Score15.7%(299)
Diversity Score
16
+48%vs 2011
vs 11 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.4% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 88.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.9% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+10%vs 2011
vs 20.6 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.2%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 85.5% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.4%
+3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.4% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.2% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.8% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.5% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.4%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 15.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.6%
−10.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.7% in 2011
Female
51.5%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.3% in 2011
Foreign born
1.2%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.4% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.8%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thomaston, Connecticut?

Thomaston, Connecticut has about 1,910 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Thomaston, Connecticut?

The typical household in Thomaston, Connecticut earns about $44,145 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Thomaston, Connecticut expensive?

In Thomaston, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $216,900, and the typical rent is about $785 a month.

How educated are people in Thomaston, Connecticut?

About 17.1% of adults age 25 and over in Thomaston, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Thomaston, Connecticut?

About 2.5% of people in Thomaston, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

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