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Thomaston

Maine · 2,714 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 $30,549. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $97,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,714
+8%since 1990
from 2,505 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,283 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 1,184 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.2
+11%since 1990
from 35.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Thomaston
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,549
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,402 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,564
+73%since 1990
from $9,600 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.6%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 11.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$97,500
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $83,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$459
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $349 in 1990
US average: $602
59.7%
−5.0 ptssince 1990
from 64.7% in 1990
40.3% rent
3.2
+1%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(2,448)
Black1.1%(27)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(12)
Asian0.3%(7)
Diversity Score6.7%(169)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(2,628)
Black0.7%(20)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(15)
Asian0.7%(18)
Diversity Score4.9%(132)
5
−28%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.0%
+7.6 ptssince 1990
from 14.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.5%
+7.4 ptssince 1990
from 77.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.2%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.1 min
−40%since 1990
from 21.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thomaston, Maine?

Thomaston, Maine has about 2,714 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Thomaston, Maine?

The typical household in Thomaston, Maine earns about $30,549 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 $97,500, and the typical rent is about $459 a month.

How educated are people in Thomaston, Maine?

About 22.0% 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 14.6% of people in Thomaston, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Thomaston, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Thomaston, Maine has grown since 1990. The population has added about 209 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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