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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Thomaston

Maine · 2,505 residents · 2.116 sq mi
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Thomaston has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,402. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value is $83,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,505
−8%vs 2000
vs 2,714 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,184 / sq mi
−8%vs 2000
vs 1,283 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.2
−10%vs 2000
vs 39.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Thomaston
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,402
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,549 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,600
−42%vs 2000
vs $16,564 in 2000
US average: $14,340
11.2%
−3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$83,100
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $97,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$349
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $459 in 2000
US average: $450
64.7%
+5.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 59.7% in 2000
35.3% rent
3.1
−1%vs 2000
vs 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(2,448)
Black1.1%(27)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(12)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other0.9%(23)
Diversity Score6.7%(169)
7
+38%vs 2000
vs 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.3%
−7.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
77.1%
−7.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.5%
−4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.8 min
+66%vs 2000
vs 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Thomaston, Maine?

Thomaston, Maine has about 2,505 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Thomaston, Maine?

The typical household in Thomaston, Maine earns about $26,402 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 $83,100, and the typical rent is about $349 a month.

How educated are people in Thomaston, Maine?

About 14.3% 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 11.2% of people in Thomaston, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

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