Thomaston is a city located in Upson County Georgia. Thomaston has a 2024 population of 9,892. It is also the county seat of Upson County. Thomaston is currently growing at a rate of 0.16% annually and its population has increased by 0.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,826 in 2020.
The average household income in Thomaston is $60,389 with a poverty rate of 34.16%. The median age in Thomaston is 38 years: 32.5 years for males, and 41.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Thomaston was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,532 | 56.46% |
| Black or African American | 3,550 | 36.23% |
| Two or more races | 465 | 4.75% |
| Other race | 183 | 1.87% |
| Asian | 56 | 0.57% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.12% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,809 | 2.5 | 37 | 63 |
| Non Family | 1,650 | 1.2 | 23.9 | 76.1 |
| Married | 1,046 | 3.14 | 80 | 20 |
| Female | 881 | 3.6 | 20 | 80 |
| Male | 232 | 4.69 | 0 | 100 |
3.17
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
37.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 712 | 10.57% |
| Associates Degree | 547 | 8.12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 908 | 13.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 252 | 3.74% |
| High School Graduate | 2,384 | 35.38% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 343 | 5.09% |
| Some College | 1,593 | 23.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,825 | 3,543 | 830 |
| Black | 2,284 | 1,605 | 224 |
| 2+ Races | 310 | 310 | 20 |
| Hispanic | 292 | 198 | 52 |
| Other Race | 141 | 47 | 0 |
| Asian | 56 | 56 | 34 |
| Islander | 12 | 12 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 60.71%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $94,113 | $97,375 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,376 | $51,410 | $32,718 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,432 | $24,174 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,307 | $57,638 | $27,493 |
| Some College | $35,556 | $61,264 | $23,333 |
$36,307
Average Earnings
$57,638
Average Male
$27,493
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.34% of Thomaston residents speak only English, while 3.66% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.88% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,512 | 1,742 | 49.6% |
| White | 4,749 | 1,142 | 24.05% |
| Multiple | 460 | 224 | 48.7% |
| Asian | 56 | 22 | 39.29% |
34.16%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.41%
Male Poverty Rate
46.6%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Thomaston is Black, with 49.6% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Thomaston is White, with 24.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 45.27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 48.83%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 57.49% |
| Some College | 34.66% |
| High School | 27.04% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.12% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 27.87% |
| Male Employed | 3.15% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,209 | $78,643 |
| Households | $36,571 | $60,389 |
| Married Families | $92,424 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $12,937 | $32,350 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.5%
Male Marriage Rate
26.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
533
Number of Veterans
438
Male Veterans
95
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 165 |
| Vietnam | 161 |
| Second Gulf War | 40 |
| Korea | 14 |
| World War II | 13 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 176 |
| 75+ | 124 |
| 65 to 74 | 117 |
| 35 to 54 | 116 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 280 | 6.73% |
| Black | 253 | 9.88% |
| Hispanic | 32 | 9.61% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.07%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.1%
Labor Force Participation
45.8%
Employment Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
77.35%
Born in Thomaston
96.61%
Native Born
3.39%
Foreign Born
2.14%
Non Citizen
1.25%
Naturalized
96.61% of Thomaston residents were born in the United States, with 77.35% having been born in Georgia. 2.14% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,975 | 16 | 0.16% |
| 2028 | 9,959 | 17 | 0.17% |
| 2027 | 9,942 | 17 | 0.17% |
| 2026 | 9,925 | 16 | 0.16% |
| 2025 | 9,909 | 17 | 0.17% |
| 2024 | 9,892 | 16 | 0.16% |
| 2023 | 9,876 | 14 | 0.14% |
| 2022 | 9,862 | 120 | 1.23% |
| 2021 | 9,742 | -84 | -0.85% |
| 2020 | 9,826 | 1,047 | 11.93% |
| 2019 | 8,779 | 39 | 0.45% |
| 2018 | 8,740 | -29 | -0.33% |
| 2017 | 8,769 | -40 | -0.45% |
| 2016 | 8,809 | -20 | -0.23% |
| 2015 | 8,829 | -3 | -0.03% |
| 2014 | 8,832 | -102 | -1.14% |
| 2013 | 8,934 | -70 | -0.78% |
| 2012 | 9,004 | -121 | -1.33% |
| 2011 | 9,125 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 9,125 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 9,411 | 284 | 3.11% |
| 1990 | 9,127 | -555 | -5.73% |
| 1980 | 9,682 | -342 | -3.41% |
| 1970 | 10,024 | 688 | 7.37% |
| 1960 | 9,336 | 2,756 | 41.88% |
| 1950 | 6,580 | 184 | 2.88% |
| 1940 | 6,396 | 1,474 | 29.95% |
| 1930 | 4,922 | 2,420 | 96.72% |
| 1920 | 2,502 | -7,473 | -74.92% |