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Thomaston

Georgia · 9,816 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 $26,595. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $85,000. The poverty rate of 36.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 57% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,816
+4%since 2000
from 9,411 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,029 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 987 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
+3%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,595
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,695 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,958
−7%since 2000
from $18,193 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
36.8%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.4%
US avg: 10%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,000
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$631
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $412 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
39.9%
−12.3 ptssince 2000
from 52.2% in 2000
60.1% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+30%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.7%(5,806)
Black35.1%(3,304)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(167)
Asian0.6%(55)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.9%(5,731)
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.9%(4,899)
Black42.8%(4,202)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(302)
Asian0.3%(34)
Other3.7%(359)
Diversity Score70.5%(6,916)
Diversity Score
70
+16%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.5%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+20%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.7%
+23.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
25.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.7%
−13.6 ptssince 2011
from 22.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 51.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.8%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
Female
57.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.4%
−73.4 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thomaston, Georgia?

Thomaston, Georgia has about 9,816 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Thomaston, Georgia?

The typical household in Thomaston, Georgia earns about $26,595 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 $85,000, and the typical rent is about $631 a month.

How educated are people in Thomaston, Georgia?

About 14.3% 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 36.8% 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 689 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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