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 $58,298 with a poverty rate of 36.74%. The median age in Thomaston is 36.7 years: 32.1 years for males, and 39.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Thomaston was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,248 | 53.99% |
| Black or African American | 3,795 | 39.04% |
| Other race | 213 | 2.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 208 | 2.14% |
| Two or more races | 201 | 2.07% |
| Asian | 55 | 0.57% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,711 | 2.54 | 37.3 | 62.7 |
| Non Family | 1,542 | 1.14 | 29.1 | 70.9 |
| Married | 976 | 3.03 | 78 | 22 |
| Female | 861 | 3.68 | 19.6 | 80.4 |
| Male | 332 | 4.67 | 1.8 | 98.2 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
37.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 550 | 8.37% |
| Associates Degree | 712 | 10.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 817 | 12.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 336 | 5.11% |
| High School Graduate | 2,084 | 31.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 426 | 6.48% |
| Some College | 1,648 | 25.07% |
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 | 3,562 | 3,342 | 874 |
| Black | 2,428 | 1,784 | 186 |
| Hispanic | 250 | 138 | 0 |
| Islander | 208 | 208 | 56 |
| Other Race | 168 | 56 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 121 | 121 | 0 |
| Asian | 55 | 55 | 37 |
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 67.27%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,268 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $90,781 | $151,458 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $38,542 | $0 | $40,809 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,563 | $22,500 | $0 |
| Overall | $31,728 | $37,930 | $30,737 |
| Some College | $30,524 | $31,159 | $29,952 |
$31,728
Average Earnings
$37,930
Average Male
$30,737
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.44% of Thomaston residents speak only English, while 3.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,711 | 1,862 | 50.18% |
| White | 4,677 | 1,195 | 25.55% |
| Islander | 208 | 189 | 90.87% |
| Multiple | 196 | 79 | 40.31% |
| Asian | 55 | 18 | 32.73% |
36.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.38%
Male Poverty Rate
44.49%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Thomaston is Islander, with 90.87% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Thomaston is White, with 25.55% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 55.95%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 57.88% |
| Some College | 40.79% |
| High School | 30.11% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 16.08% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 65.91% |
| Female Employed | 20.41% |
| Male Employed | 9.91% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $52,282 | $75,021 |
| Households | $30,298 | $58,298 |
| Married Families | $104,459 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $14,073 | $31,011 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
29.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.2%
Male Marriage Rate
24.8%
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
462
Number of Veterans
383
Male Veterans
79
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 171 |
| First Gulf War | 145 |
| Korea | 24 |
| World War II | 17 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 190 |
| 75+ | 110 |
| 65 to 74 | 83 |
| 35 to 54 | 79 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 284 | 7.29% |
| Black | 178 | 6.6% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.7%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.7%
Labor Force Participation
45.2%
Employment Rate
5.1%
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
77.39%
Born in Thomaston
95.9%
Native Born
4.1%
Foreign Born
2.61%
Non Citizen
1.49%
Naturalized
95.9% of Thomaston residents were born in the United States, with 77.39% having been born in Georgia. 2.61% 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% |