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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Thomaston

New York · 2,612 residents · 0.404 sq mi
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Thomaston is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $63,393. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $399,400. With a median age of 40.7, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 92% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 33.0
More educated
58% 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

2,612
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 2,607 in 2000
1990 – 2025
6,465 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 6,453 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
40.7
−2%vs 2000
vs 41.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$63,393
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $92,706 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$32,022
−28%vs 2000
vs $44,760 in 2000
US average: $14,340
5.1%
+0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$399,400
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $426,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$911
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,369 in 2000
US average: $450
80.7%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.1% in 2000
19.3% rent
6.3
+37%vs 2000
vs 4.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(1,988)
Black0.7%(18)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(207)
Asian13.4%(350)
Other0%
Diversity Score46.6%(1,216)
1990
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(2,329)
Black1.9%(49)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(233)
Asian7.2%(189)
Other1.7%(45)
Diversity Score39.8%(1,039)
40
−15%vs 2000
vs 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

57.6%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 58.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
88.8%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 91.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
33.7%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 35.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

31.6 min
+8%vs 2000
vs 29.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Thomaston, New York?

Thomaston, New York has about 2,612 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Thomaston, New York?

The typical household in Thomaston, New York earns about $63,393 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Thomaston, New York expensive?

In Thomaston, New York, the median home is worth about $399,400, and the typical rent is about $911 a month.

How educated are people in Thomaston, New York?

About 57.6% of adults age 25 and over in Thomaston, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Thomaston, New York?

About 5.1% of people in Thomaston, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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