Thomaston town is located in Knox County Maine. Thomaston town has a 2024 population of 2,732. Thomaston town is currently declining at a rate of -0.87% annually and its population has decreased by -0.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,740 in 2020.
The average household income in Thomaston town is $64,749 with a poverty rate of 8.44%. The median age in Thomaston town is 57.7 years: 43.8 years for males, and 63.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Thomaston town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,432 | 88.08% |
| Other race | 184 | 6.66% |
| Two or more races | 68 | 2.46% |
| Black or African American | 39 | 1.41% |
| Native American | 38 | 1.38% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,361 | 2.01 | 71.8 | 28.2 |
| Non Family | 627 | 1.33 | 58.4 | 41.6 |
| Married | 612 | 2.58 | 87.3 | 12.7 |
| Female | 76 | 1.84 | 40.8 | 59.2 |
| Male | 46 | 3.98 | 100 | 0 |
2.52
Average Family Size
2.01
Average Household Size
71.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 98 | 4.34% |
| Associates Degree | 123 | 5.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 283 | 12.53% |
| Graduate Degree | 374 | 16.56% |
| High School Graduate | 912 | 40.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 65 | 2.88% |
| Some College | 403 | 17.85% |
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 | 2,077 | 1,916 | 639 |
| Hispanic | 86 | 86 | 7 |
| Other Race | 74 | 74 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 45 | 43 | 11 |
| Native American | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| Black | 23 | 23 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 30.77%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $31,302 | $32,188 | $23,068 |
| Graduate Degree | $53,875 | $53,494 | $57,551 |
| High School Graduate | $36,881 | $44,896 | $35,541 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,239 | $39,191 | $35,087 |
| Some College | $26,688 | $33,889 | $21,442 |
$36,239
Average Earnings
$39,191
Average Male
$35,087
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.76% of Thomaston town residents speak only English, while 7.24% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.24% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,387 | 200 | 8.38% |
| Other | 184 | 33 | 17.93% |
| Hispanic | 229 | 33 | 14.41% |
8.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
0.64%
Male Poverty Rate
14.85%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Thomaston town is Other, with 17.93% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Thomaston town is White, with 8.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.63%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.42%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.9%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 15.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.04% |
| High School | 7.79% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.57% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 16.77% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,153 | $72,528 |
| Households | $53,775 | $64,749 |
| Married Families | $61,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,488 | $51,287 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.7%
Male Marriage Rate
46.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
147
Number of Veterans
99
Male Veterans
48
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 100 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| Korea | 7 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 81 |
| 75+ | 53 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 145 | 6.73% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 4.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
26.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
55.1%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.8%
Labor Force Participation
53.6%
Employment Rate
3.5%
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
49.26%
Born in Thomaston town
93.19%
Native Born
6.81%
Foreign Born
6.12%
Non Citizen
0.69%
Naturalized
93.19% of Thomaston town residents were born in the United States, with 49.26% having been born in Maine. 6.12% 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 | 2,612 | -24 | -0.91% |
| 2028 | 2,636 | -24 | -0.9% |
| 2027 | 2,660 | -24 | -0.89% |
| 2026 | 2,684 | -24 | -0.89% |
| 2025 | 2,708 | -24 | -0.88% |
| 2024 | 2,732 | -24 | -0.87% |
| 2023 | 2,756 | -24 | -0.86% |
| 2022 | 2,780 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2021 | 2,779 | 39 | 1.42% |
| 2020 | 2,740 | -15 | -0.54% |
| 2019 | 2,755 | 6 | 0.22% |
| 2018 | 2,749 | -16 | -0.58% |
| 2017 | 2,765 | -6 | -0.22% |
| 2016 | 2,771 | -6 | -0.22% |
| 2015 | 2,777 | -7 | -0.25% |
| 2014 | 2,784 | 15 | 0.54% |
| 2013 | 2,769 | -3 | -0.11% |
| 2012 | 2,772 | -3 | -0.11% |
| 2011 | 2,775 | -5 | -0.18% |
| 2010 | 2,780 | 0 | 0% |