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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Thomaston

Georgia · 9,411 residents · 9.539 sq mi
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Thomaston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,695. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $60,900. The poverty rate of 22.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

9,411
+3%since 1990
from 9,127 in 1990
1990 – 2025
987 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 957 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.5
−5%since 1990
from 39.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9K9K9K10K10K1990201020202024Thomaston
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,695
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,215 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,193
+55%since 1990
from $11,765 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.5%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 17.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$60,900
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$412
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $269 in 1990
US average: $602
52.2%
−7.0 ptssince 1990
from 59.2% in 1990
47.8% rent
2.5
+22%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic71.9%(6,562)
Black27.3%(2,490)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.7%(65)
Diversity Score51.1%(4,662)
2000
White, non-Hispanic61.7%(5,806)
Black35.1%(3,304)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(167)
Asian0.6%(55)
Diversity Score60.9%(5,731)
61
+19%since 1990
from 51 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.9%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 13.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.3%
+12.8 ptssince 1990
from 52.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.0%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.9 min
+16%since 1990
from 13.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Thomaston, Georgia?

Thomaston, Georgia has about 9,411 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Thomaston, Georgia?

The typical household in Thomaston, Georgia earns about $24,695 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Thomaston, Georgia expensive?

In Thomaston, Georgia, the median home is worth about $60,900, and the typical rent is about $412 a month.

How educated are people in Thomaston, Georgia?

About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in Thomaston, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Thomaston, Georgia?

About 22.5% of people in Thomaston, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Thomaston, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Thomaston, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 284 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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