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Thomaston, GA · 1 counties · 28,500 residents (2025 est.) · 323.467 sq mi
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Thomaston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,429. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $168,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,029
+2%since 2000
from 27,597 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
87 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 85 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.1
+10%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:28,500 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
26K27K27K28K28K1990201020202024Thomaston
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,429
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,201 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,521
+85%since 2000
from $17,053 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.5%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.495
+20%since 2010
from 0.411 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$168,700
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$849
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $414 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
39.0% rent
Vacancy rate
14.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+50%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
57
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.8%(19,271)
Black27.8%(7,675)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(327)
Asian0.4%(102)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.2%(14,684)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.4%(18,625)
Black25.8%(7,228)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(744)
Asian0.2%(67)
Other4.9%(1,365)
Diversity Score61.1%(17,128)
Segregation Score39.1%(10,957)
Diversity Score
61
+15%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
39
+16%since 2020
from 34 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.7%
+19.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+46%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% 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
11.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−10.7 ptssince 2011
from 14.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 57.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.4%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.8%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2012
from 19.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.4%
−69.6 ptssince 2013
from 82.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.5%
+21.8 ptssince 2017
from 62.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 97.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

ThomastonCENTRAL9,852
What's inside

1 component county

Upson CountyCENTRAL28,500
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thomaston, GA?

Thomaston, GA has about 28,029 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Thomaston, GA?

The typical household in Thomaston, GA earns about $55,429 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Thomaston, GA expensive?

In Thomaston, GA, the median home is worth about $168,700, and the typical rent is about $849 a month.

How educated are people in Thomaston, GA?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Thomaston, GA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Thomaston, GA?

About 19.3% of people in Thomaston, GA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Thomaston, GA grown since 1990?

Yes, Thomaston, GA has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,729 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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