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Thomaston

Connecticut · 1,928 residents · 1.199 sq mi
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Thomaston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,370. Population has grown 22% since 2019. Median home value is $209,300. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 39% less than the Connecticut median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% 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
1,928
+22%since 2019
from 1,580 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,608 / sq mi
+22%since 2019
from 1,318 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
44.8
−16%since 2019
from 53.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
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20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,370
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $46,250 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,099
+5%since 2019
from $30,467 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 22.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2019
from 14.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.2%
US avg: 10%
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$209,300
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $195,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$884
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $836 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.9%
+14.3 ptssince 2019
from 37.6% in 2019
48.1% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+2%since 2019
from 4.2 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(1,502)
Black1.5%(23)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(55)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.9%(187)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(1,647)
Black1.1%(21)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(141)
Asian1.5%(29)
Other2%(38)
Diversity Score27.8%(537)
Diversity Score
28
+135%since 2019
from 12 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2019
from 21.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 91.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 6.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
−10%since 2019
from 26.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2019
from 92.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
21.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2019
from 15.2% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2019
from 2.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 52.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2019
from 35.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 53.5% in 2019
Female
45.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 46.5% in 2019
Foreign born
5.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2019
from 1.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 4.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thomaston, Connecticut?

Thomaston, Connecticut has about 1,928 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Thomaston, Connecticut?

The typical household in Thomaston, Connecticut earns about $48,370 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 $209,300, and the typical rent is about $884 a month.

How educated are people in Thomaston, Connecticut?

About 27.5% 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 9.2% of people in Thomaston, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

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