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Thomaston Micro

Thomaston, GA · 1 counties · 27,700 residents · 323.467 sq mi
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Thomaston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,221. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $102,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,700
Unchangedsince 2000
from 27,597 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
86 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 85 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.7
+14%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
26K27K27K28K28K1990201020202024Thomaston
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,221
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,201 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,423
+31%since 2000
from $17,053 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.7%
US avg: 10%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,800
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$652
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $414 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.1%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
37.9% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+30%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic65%(18,009)
Black28.3%(7,851)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(633)
Asian0.5%(151)
Other2.7%(755)
Diversity Score60.6%(16,778)
Segregation Score33.6%(9,315)
Diversity Score
61
+14%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
34
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.7%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+25%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.3%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 14.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 57.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.6%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.0%
−70.0 ptssince 2013
from 82.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Principal cities

ThomastonCENTRAL9,852
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1 component county

Upson CountyCENTRAL28,500
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thomaston, GA?

Thomaston, GA has about 27,700 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Thomaston, GA?

The typical household in Thomaston, GA earns about $39,221 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 $102,800, and the typical rent is about $652 a month.

How educated are people in Thomaston, GA?

About 13.6% 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 20.4% 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 1,400 residents, a change of about 5 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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