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Thomaston

Maine · 2,055 residents · 2.116 sq mi
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Thomaston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,133. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 659 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $269,500. With a median age of 60.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 30% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 60.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,055
−24%since 2000
from 2,714 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
971 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 1,283 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
60.4
+54%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Thomaston
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,133
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,549 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,869
+92%since 2000
from $16,564 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.6%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.329
−16%since 2010
from 0.393 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade25.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information19.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$269,500
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,119
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $459 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.3%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 59.7% in 2000
29.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.2
+62%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
29
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(2,628)
Black0.7%(20)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(15)
Asian0.7%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.9%(132)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(1,886)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(104)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.2%(65)
Diversity Score19.3%(396)
Diversity Score
19
+295%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.5%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.9 min
−1%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.6%
−18.3 ptssince 2011
from 68.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.7%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.2%
−47.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
Female
58.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2012
from 26.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.2%
−87.1 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.5%
+25.9 ptssince 2017
from 63.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2016
from 91.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2016
from 4.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thomaston, Maine?

Thomaston, Maine has about 2,055 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Thomaston, Maine?

The typical household in Thomaston, Maine earns about $52,133 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Thomaston, Maine expensive?

In Thomaston, Maine, the median home is worth about $269,500, and the typical rent is about $1,119 a month.

How educated are people in Thomaston, Maine?

About 28.7% of adults age 25 and over in Thomaston, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Thomaston, Maine?

About 8.9% of people in Thomaston, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Thomaston, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Thomaston, Maine has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 450 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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