Thomaston, ME

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Thomaston Overview

2,101
TOTAL POPULATION
1,124
MALE POPULATION
977
FEMALE POPULATION
115.05
MALES / 100 FEMALES
86.92
FEMALES / 100 MALES
52.6
MEDIAN AGE
2.5
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$27,673
PER CAPITA INCOME
$60,394
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$54,155
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
11.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
88.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.34
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,097
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
60.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Thomaston Zip Codes

Thomaston Area Codes

Race in Thomaston

The most populous races in Thomaston are White / Caucasian (1,786 | 85.0%), Hispanic or Latino (234 | 11.1%), and Some other Race (222 | 10.6%).
Race in Thomaston
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American271.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino23411.1%
Native / Alaskan462.2%
White / Caucasian1,78685.0%
Two or more Races200.9%
Some other Race22210.6%
Total2,101100.0%

Ancestry in Thomaston

The most populous ancestries reported in Thomaston are Irish (268 | 12.8%), English (241 | 11.5%), South American (199 | 9.5%), Peruvian (187 | 8.9%), and French (167 | 8.0%), together accounting for 50.5% of all Thomaston residents.
Ancestry in Thomaston
Ancestry# Population% Population
American1336.3%
Colombian120.6%
Danish90.4%
English24111.5%
Finnish20.1%
French1678.0%
French Canadian1135.4%
German1487.0%
Irish26812.8%
Italian1537.3%
Norwegian602.9%
Peruvian1878.9%
Polish1125.3%
Portuguese281.3%
Scotch-Irish140.7%
Scottish1436.8%
South American1999.5%
Swedish432.1%
Welsh291.4%
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Immigrants in Thomaston

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Thomaston came from Latin America (187 | 8.9%), Peru (187 | 8.9%), South America (187 | 8.9%), and Canada (5 | 0.2%), together accounting for 26.9% of all Thomaston residents.
Immigrants in Thomaston
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Canada50.2%
Latin America1878.9%
Peru1878.9%
South America1878.9%
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Sex and Age in Thomaston

Sex and Age in Thomaston

The most populous age groups in Thomaston are 15 to 19 Years (133 | 11.8%) for men and 65 to 69 Years (230 | 23.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Thomaston
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years41 (3.6%)20 (2.1%)
5 to 9 Years103 (9.2%)8 (0.8%)
10 to 14 Years88 (7.8%)2 (0.2%)
15 to 19 Years133 (11.8%)11 (1.1%)
20 to 24 Years105 (9.3%)39 (4.0%)
25 to 29 Years19 (1.7%)32 (3.3%)
30 to 34 Years43 (3.8%)54 (5.5%)
35 to 39 Years104 (9.2%)36 (3.7%)
40 to 44 Years108 (9.6%)8 (0.8%)
45 to 49 Years10 (0.9%)20 (2.1%)
50 to 54 Years74 (6.6%)50 (5.1%)
55 to 59 Years15 (1.3%)98 (10.0%)
60 to 64 Years92 (8.2%)133 (13.6%)
65 to 69 Years80 (7.1%)230 (23.5%)
70 to 74 Years78 (6.9%)82 (8.4%)
75 to 79 Years20 (1.8%)46 (4.7%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)70 (7.2%)
85 Years and over11 (1.0%)38 (3.9%)
Total1,124 (100.0%)977 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Thomaston

Median Family Size in Thomaston

The median family size in Thomaston is 2.52 persons per family, with single female/mother families (84 | 14.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.95 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (392 | 65.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.39 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Thomaston
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple392 (65.9%)2.39
Single Male/Father119 (20.0%)2.63
Single Female/Mother84 (14.1%)2.95
Total Families595 (100.0%)2.52

Median Household Size in Thomaston

The median household size in Thomaston is 2.19 persons per household, with single female/mother households (84 | 8.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 2.95 persons per household. non-family households (354 | 37.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.49 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Thomaston
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple392 (41.3%)2.46
Single Male/Father119 (12.5%)2.83
Single Female/Mother84 (8.8%)2.95
Non-family354 (37.3%)1.49
Total Households949 (100.0%)2.19

Household Size by Marriage Status in Thomaston

Out of a total of 949 households in Thomaston, 595 (62.7%) are family households, while 354 (37.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 403, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 262.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Thomaston
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-262 (27.6%)
2-Person Households403 (42.5%)72 (7.6%)
3-Person Households119 (12.5%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households25 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households34 (3.6%)20 (2.1%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households14 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total595 (62.7%)354 (37.3%)

Female Fertility in Thomaston

Fertility by Age in Thomaston

Average fertility rate in Thomaston is 70.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 112.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Thomaston
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years14 (100.0%)112.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total14 (100.0%)70.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Thomaston

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Thomaston
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Thomaston

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Thomaston
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma14 (100.0%)197.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total14 (100.0%)70.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Thomaston

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Thomaston
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Thomaston

Income Overview in Thomaston

Per Capita Income in Thomaston is $27,673, while median incomes of families and households are $60,394 and $54,155 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,101$27,673
Median Family Income595$60,394
Mean Family Income595$66,470
Median Household Income949$54,155
Mean Household Income949$62,178
Income Deficit595$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,10111.59%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,10188.41¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,1010.34

Earnings by Sex in Thomaston

Average Earnings in Thomaston are $35,675, $36,953 for men and $32,670 for women, a difference of 11.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Thomaston
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male637 (56.9%)$36,953
Female483 (43.1%)$32,670
Total1,120 (100.0%)$35,675

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Thomaston

The most common earnings brackets in Thomaston are $35,000 to $39,999 for men (154 | 24.2%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (66 | 13.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Thomaston
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)45 (9.3%)
$2,500 to $4,99916 (2.5%)22 (4.5%)
$5,000 to $7,4995 (0.8%)5 (1.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)20 (4.1%)
$10,000 to $12,49932 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)20 (4.1%)
$15,000 to $17,4995 (0.8%)39 (8.1%)
$17,500 to $19,99929 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,49913 (2.0%)48 (9.9%)
$22,500 to $24,99924 (3.8%)30 (6.2%)
$25,000 to $29,99982 (12.9%)8 (1.7%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)66 (13.7%)
$35,000 to $39,999154 (24.2%)64 (13.3%)
$40,000 to $44,9998 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9997 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,999130 (20.4%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99977 (12.1%)53 (11.0%)
$65,000 to $74,99921 (3.3%)33 (6.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99926 (4.1%)30 (6.2%)
$100,000+8 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total637 (100.0%)483 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Thomaston

Average earnings in Thomaston are $51,056 for men and $33,409 for women, a difference of 34.6%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $53,794, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $36,827. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $55,449, while those with bachelor's degree education have the smallest earnings of $32,578.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Thomaston
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$36,827$34,625
College or Associate's Degree$53,794$0
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree$51,419$55,449
Total$51,056$33,409

Family Income in Thomaston

Family Income Brackets in Thomaston

According to the Thomaston family income data, there are 175 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 29.4% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Thomaston
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999335.5%
$25,000 to $34,999457.6%
$35,000 to $49,99916427.6%
$50,000 to $74,99911419.2%
$75,000 to $99,99917529.4%
$100,000 to $149,999559.2%
$150,000 to $199,99991.5%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Thomaston

4-person families (58 | 9.8%) account for the highest median family income in Thomaston with $76,818 per family, while 2-person families (409 | 68.7%) have the highest median income of $23,688 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Thomaston
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families409 (68.7%)$47,377
3-Person Families113 (19.0%)$61,250
4-Person Families58 (9.8%)$76,818
5-Person Families1 (0.2%)$0
6-Person Families14 (2.4%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total595 (100.0%)$60,394

Family Income by Number of Earners in Thomaston

Family Income by Number of Earners in Thomaston
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners154 (25.9%)$41,250
1 Earner192 (32.3%)$47,237
2 Earners235 (39.5%)$87,897
3+ Earners14 (2.4%)$0
Total595 (100.0%)$60,394

Household Income in Thomaston

Household Income Brackets in Thomaston

With 220 households falling in the category, the $75,000 to $99,999 income range is the most frequent in Thomaston, accounting for 23.2% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Thomaston
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000181.9%
$10,000 to $14,999828.6%
$15,000 to $24,999869.1%
$25,000 to $34,999576.0%
$35,000 to $49,99919220.2%
$50,000 to $74,99915516.3%
$75,000 to $99,99922023.2%
$100,000 to $149,99913013.7%
$150,000 to $199,99990.9%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Thomaston

The median household income in Thomaston is $54,155, with the highest median household income of $88,897 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 203 households (21.4%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Thomaston
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years203 (21.4%)$88,897
45 to 64 Years283 (29.8%)$60,750
65+ Years463 (48.8%)$41,577
Total949 (100.0%)$54,155

Poverty in Thomaston

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Thomaston

With 0.8% poverty level for males and 21.3% for females among the residents of Thomaston, 55 to 64 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 4 males (3.7%) and 39 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Thomaston
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)3 (30.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)39 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)2 (2.3%)
35 to 44 Years1 (0.5%)1 (2.3%)
45 to 54 Years3 (3.6%)16 (22.9%)
55 to 64 Years4 (3.7%)41 (17.7%)
65 to 74 Years1 (0.6%)28 (9.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)78 (50.6%)
Total9 (0.8%)208 (21.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Thomaston

According to the poverty statistics in Thomaston, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Thomaston
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years41 (100.0%)20 (100.0%)
5 Years16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years87 (100.0%)7 (70.0%)
12 to 14 Years88 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years6 (100.0%)11 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years111 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years121 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years62 (100.0%)84 (97.7%)
35 to 44 Years211 (99.5%)43 (97.7%)
45 to 54 Years81 (96.4%)54 (77.1%)
55 to 64 Years103 (96.3%)190 (82.3%)
65 to 74 Years157 (99.4%)284 (91.0%)
75 Years and over31 (100.0%)76 (49.3%)
Total1,115 (99.2%)769 (78.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Thomaston

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Thomaston show that 0.3% or 1 of the total 392 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 1 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Thomaston
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children299 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children92 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total391 (99.7%)1 (0.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Thomaston

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Thomaston
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)17 (20.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Thomaston

The poverty data for Thomaston shows that 1 of the married-couple family households (0.3%) and 17 of the single-parent households (8.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 1 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 17 household (15.7%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Thomaston
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)17 (15.7%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1 (0.3%)17 (8.4%)

Employment Characteristics in Thomaston

Employment by Class of Employer in Thomaston

Among the 1,018 employed individuals in Thomaston, private company employees (620 | 60.9%), self-employed (not incorporated) (245 | 24.1%), and not-for-profit organizations (60 | 5.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Thomaston
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees62060.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)494.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)24524.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations605.9%
Local Government Employees80.8%
State Government Employees363.5%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,018100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Thomaston

According to the labor force statistics for Thomaston, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,822), 60.2% or 1,097 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.3% or 25 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 144 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 75 years and over age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 38.5% or 5 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Thomaston
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years46 (36.2%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years144 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years51 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years97 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years254 (99.2%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years114 (74.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years91 (80.5%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years169 (75.1%)7 (4.1%)
65 to 74 Years117 (24.9%)13 (11.1%)
75 Years and over13 (7.0%)5 (38.5%)
Total1,097 (60.2%)25 (2.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Thomaston

According to labor force statistics for Thomaston, 86.6% of individuals (776) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (896) are in the labor force, with 0.9% or 7 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 98.1% or 153 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 4.6% or 7 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Thomaston
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School60 (66.7%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma324 (86.4%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree239 (86.9%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher153 (98.1%)7 (4.6%)
Total776 (86.6%)8 (0.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Thomaston

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Thomaston are Business & Financial (87 | 8.1%), Management (51 | 4.8%), Computers, Engineering & Science (33 | 3.1%), Life, Physical & Social Science (33 | 3.1%), and Community & Social Service (32 | 3.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Thomaston

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Thomaston, the most male-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Management (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Thomaston
OccupationMaleFemale
Management0 (0.0%)51 (100.0%)
Business & Financial29 (33.3%)58 (66.7%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)33 (100.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)33 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service 15 (46.9%)17 (53.1%)
Education, Arts & Media7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library8 (72.7%)3 (27.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Technologists12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)56 (26.1%)159 (74.0%)
Total (Overall)622 (58.1%)449 (41.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Thomaston are Healthcare Support (39 | 3.6%), Cleaning & Maintenance (33 | 3.1%), Food Preparation & Serving (22 | 2.1%), and Personal Care & Service (22 | 2.1%).
Services Occupations in Thomaston

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Thomaston
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)39 (100.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)33 (100.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)116 (100.0%)
Total (Overall)622 (58.1%)449 (41.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Thomaston are Office & Administration (174 | 16.3%), and Sales & Related (14 | 1.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Thomaston

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Thomaston
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related5 (35.7%)9 (64.3%)
Office & Administration12 (6.9%)162 (93.1%)
Total (Category)17 (9.0%)171 (91.0%)
Total (Overall)622 (58.1%)449 (41.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Thomaston are Construction & Extraction (224 | 20.9%), Farming, Fishing & Forestry (60 | 5.6%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (33 | 3.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Thomaston

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Thomaston
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction224 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)317 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)622 (58.1%)449 (41.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Thomaston are Material Moving (126 | 11.8%), Transportation (85 | 7.9%), and Production (24 | 2.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Thomaston

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Thomaston
OccupationMaleFemale
Production23 (95.8%)1 (4.2%)
Transportation85 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving124 (98.4%)2 (1.6%)
Total (Category)232 (98.7%)3 (1.3%)
Total (Overall)622 (58.1%)449 (41.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Thomaston

Employment Industries in Thomaston

The major employment industries in Thomaston include Construction (303 | 28.3%), Retail Trade (182 | 17.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (90 | 8.4%), Professional & Scientific (66 | 6.2%), and Transportation & Warehousing (63 | 5.9%).
Employment Industries in Thomaston

Employment Industries by Sex in Thomaston

The Thomaston industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), and Information (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Professional & Scientific (100.0%), Administrative & Support (100.0%), and Educational Services (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Thomaston
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction245 (80.9%)58 (19.1%)
Manufacturing23 (69.7%)10 (30.3%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade151 (83.0%)31 (17.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing63 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance1 (14.3%)6 (85.7%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing19 (48.7%)20 (51.3%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)66 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)51 (100.0%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance19 (21.1%)71 (78.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)41 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)33 (100.0%)
Total622 (58.1%)449 (41.9%)

Education in Thomaston

School Enrollment in Thomaston

The most common levels of schooling among the 380 students in Thomaston are high school (105 | 27.6%), elementary school (95 | 25.0%), and middle school (67 | 17.6%).
School Enrollment in Thomaston
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool307.9%
Kindergarten164.2%
Elementary School9525.0%
Middle School6717.6%
High School10527.6%
College / Undergraduate5514.5%
Graduate / Professional123.2%
Total380100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Thomaston

Out of a total of 380 students who are enrolled in schools in Thomaston, 30 (7.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 350 (92.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 30 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 111 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Thomaston
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)30 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old111 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds90 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds82 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total350 (92.1%)30 (7.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Thomaston

Science & technology (63 | 17.8%), bio, nature & agricultural (55 | 15.6%), computers & mathematics (46 | 13.0%), education (45 | 12.8%), and social sciences (41 | 11.6%) are the most common fields of study among 353 individuals in Thomaston who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Thomaston
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics4613.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural5515.6%
Physical & Health Sciences51.4%
Psychology61.7%
Social Sciences4111.6%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology6317.8%
Business164.5%
Education4512.8%
Literature & Languages51.4%
Liberal Arts & History226.2%
Visual & Performing Arts349.6%
Communications30.9%
Arts & Humanities123.4%
Total353100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Thomaston

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Thomaston

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Thomaston are males with 1 vehicle (281, accounting for 45.3%) and females with 1 vehicle (128, making up 71.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Thomaston
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)28 (7.1%)
1 Vehicle281 (45.3%)128 (32.6%)
2 Vehicles195 (31.4%)113 (28.7%)
3 Vehicles113 (18.2%)79 (20.1%)
4 Vehicles19 (3.1%)45 (11.5%)
5 or more Vehicles13 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total621 (100.0%)393 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Thomaston

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Thomaston are 15 to 19 minutes (278 commuters, 27.8%), 5 to 9 minutes (209 commuters, 20.9%), and 10 to 14 minutes (186 commuters, 18.6%).
Commute Time in Thomaston
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes727.2%
5 to 9 Minutes20920.9%
10 to 14 Minutes18618.6%
15 to 19 Minutes27827.8%
20 to 24 Minutes14114.1%
25 to 29 Minutes676.7%
30 to 34 Minutes00.0%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes151.5%
60 to 89 Minutes333.3%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Thomaston

The most common commute times in Thomaston are 5 to 9 minutes (143 commuters, 23.0%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (160 commuters, 42.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Thomaston
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes54 (8.7%)18 (4.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes143 (23.0%)66 (17.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes143 (23.0%)43 (11.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes118 (19.0%)160 (42.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes88 (14.1%)53 (14.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes67 (10.8%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes9 (1.5%)6 (1.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)33 (8.7%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Thomaston

The most frequent times of departure to work in Thomaston are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (113, 18.2%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (106, 28.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Thomaston
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM75 (12.1%)16 (4.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM30 (4.8%)28 (7.4%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM36 (5.8%)74 (19.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM113 (18.2%)33 (8.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM109 (17.5%)106 (28.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM57 (9.2%)64 (16.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM0 (0.0%)16 (4.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM24 (3.9%)1 (0.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)29 (7.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM72 (11.6%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM1 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)12 (3.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM105 (16.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total622 (100.0%)379 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Thomaston

Occupancy by Ownership in Thomaston

Of the total 949 dwellings in Thomaston, owner-occupied units account for 589 (62.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 360 (37.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Thomaston
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units58962.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units36037.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units949100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Thomaston

Occupancy by Household Size in Thomaston
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household26227.6%
2-Person Household47550.0%
3-Person Household11912.5%
4+ Person Household939.8%
Total Housing Units949100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Thomaston

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Thomaston
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household126 (48.1%)136 (51.9%)
2-Person Household336 (70.7%)139 (29.3%)
3-Person Household46 (38.7%)73 (61.3%)
4+ Person Household81 (87.1%)12 (12.9%)
Total Housing Units589 (62.1%)360 (37.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Thomaston

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Thomaston
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School0 (0.0%)40 (100.0%)
High School Diploma221 (66.4%)112 (33.6%)
College/Associate Degree159 (50.0%)159 (50.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher209 (81.0%)49 (19.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Thomaston

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Thomaston
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years485.1%
35 to 44 Years15516.3%
45 to 54 Years10711.3%
55 to 64 Years17618.5%
65 to 74 Years30432.0%
75 to 84 Years11512.1%
85 Years and Over444.6%
Total949100.0%

Housing Finances in Thomaston

Median Income by Occupancy in Thomaston

Median Income by Occupancy in Thomaston
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied589 (62.1%)$56,193
Renter-Occupied360 (37.9%)$53,446
Average949 (100.0%)$54,155

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Thomaston

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Thomaston
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)18 (5.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99942 (7.1%)40 (11.1%)
$15,000 to $19,99918 (3.1%)17 (4.7%)
$20,000 to $24,99913 (2.2%)38 (10.6%)
$25,000 to $34,99923 (3.9%)34 (9.4%)
$35,000 to $49,999173 (29.4%)19 (5.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99968 (11.5%)87 (24.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999125 (21.2%)95 (26.4%)
$100,000 to $149,999118 (20.0%)12 (3.3%)
$150,000 or more9 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total589 (100.0%)360 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Thomaston

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Thomaston
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49918 (3.1%)30 (8.3%)
$500 to $799158 (26.8%)35 (9.7%)
$800 to $999137 (23.3%)223 (61.9%)
$1,000 to $1,499120 (20.4%)72 (20.0%)
$1,500 to $1,999106 (18.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49942 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more8 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total589 (100.0%)360 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Thomaston

Housing Structures in Thomaston

Housing Structures in Thomaston
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached56359.3%
Single Unit, Attached121.3%
2 Unit Apartments19921.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments737.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments626.5%
10 or more Apartments343.6%
Mobile Home / Other60.6%
Total949100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Thomaston

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Thomaston
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached522 (92.7%)41 (7.3%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments67 (33.7%)132 (66.3%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)73 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)62 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)34 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Total589 (62.1%)360 (37.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Thomaston

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Thomaston
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms8 (1.4%)90 (25.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms111 (18.9%)229 (63.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms272 (46.2%)22 (6.1%)
8 or more Rooms198 (33.6%)19 (5.3%)
Total589 (100.0%)360 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Thomaston

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Thomaston
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas43 (7.3%)40 (11.1%)
Electricity54 (9.2%)97 (26.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene432 (73.3%)223 (61.9%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels60 (10.2%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total589 (100.0%)360 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Thomaston

Household Vehicle Usage in Thomaston
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle9 (1.5%)28 (7.8%)
1 Vehicle160 (27.2%)271 (75.3%)
2 Vehicles282 (47.9%)61 (16.9%)
3 or more Vehicles138 (23.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total589 (100.0%)360 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Thomaston

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Thomaston

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units320269
Median Property Value$260,900$245,500
Median Household Income$42,472$0
Monthly Housing Costs$801$8
Real Estate Taxes$4,475$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Thomaston

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Thomaston
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0008 (2.5%)7 (2.6%)
$50,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)9 (3.4%)
$100,000 to $299,999289 (90.3%)231 (85.9%)
$300,000 to $499,99923 (7.2%)22 (8.2%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total320 (100.0%)269 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Thomaston

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Thomaston
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)8 (3.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99950 (15.6%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99923 (7.2%)23 (8.6%)
$35,000 to $49,999156 (48.7%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99923 (7.2%)17 (6.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99937 (11.6%)45 (16.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99922 (6.9%)88 (32.7%)
$150,000 or more9 (2.8%)96 (35.7%)
Total320 (100.0%)269 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Thomaston

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Thomaston
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x22 (6.9%)91,366 (33,965.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x20 (6.2%)104 (38.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x43 (13.4%)72 (26.8%)
4.0x or more235 (73.4%)17 (6.3%)
Total320 (100.0%)269 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Thomaston

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Thomaston
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4998 (2.5%)16 (5.9%)
$800 to $1,499312 (97.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total320 (100.0%)269 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Thomaston

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Thomaston

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Thomaston
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years77 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years243 (77.6%)70 (22.4%)
19 to 25 Years179 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years129 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years157 (61.3%)99 (38.7%)
45 to 54 Years154 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years317 (93.8%)21 (6.2%)
65 to 74 Years470 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older185 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,911 (91.0%)190 (9.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Thomaston

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Thomaston
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born77 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen243 (77.6%)70 (22.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen179 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Thomaston

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Thomaston
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000234 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999395 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999282 (83.9%)54 (16.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999330 (70.8%)136 (29.2%)
$100,000 and over649 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Thomaston

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Thomaston
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 616 (20.8%)61 (79.2%)
6 to 18 Years97 (31.0%)156 (49.8%)
19 to 25 Years55 (30.7%)124 (69.3%)
25 to 34 Years18 (14.0%)112 (86.8%)
35 to 44 Years33 (12.9%)124 (48.4%)
45 to 54 Years73 (47.4%)81 (52.6%)
55 to 64 Years120 (35.5%)230 (68.0%)
65 to 74 Years462 (98.3%)255 (54.3%)
75 Years and over185 (100.0%)134 (72.4%)
Total1,059 (50.4%)1,277 (60.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Thomaston

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Thomaston
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years10 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years105 (57.4%)2 (1.6%)
35 to 64 Years19 (4.7%)67 (19.4%)
65 to 74 Years77 (48.7%)122 (39.1%)
75 Years and over16 (51.6%)35 (22.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Thomaston

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Thomaston: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years4 (1.0%)12 (3.5%)
65 to 74 Years36 (22.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over10 (32.3%)13 (8.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Thomaston: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years105 (57.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)10 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years35 (22.2%)88 (28.2%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)1 (0.6%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Thomaston: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years10 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)2 (1.6%)
35 to 64 Years9 (2.2%)5 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years1 (0.6%)28 (9.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)22 (14.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Thomaston: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)1 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years12 (3.0%)57 (16.5%)
65 to 74 Years13 (8.2%)34 (10.9%)
75 Years and over11 (35.5%)35 (22.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Thomaston: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years1 (0.3%)15 (4.3%)
65 to 74 Years7 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)18 (11.7%)

Technology Access in Thomaston

Computing Device Access in Thomaston

Computing Device Access in Thomaston
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop77581.7%
Smartphone76180.2%
Tablet60263.4%
No Computing Device919.6%
Total949100.0%

Internet Access in Thomaston

Internet Access in Thomaston
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home80084.3%
Cellular Data Only646.7%
Satellite Internet00.0%
No Internet778.1%
Total949100.0%

Thomaston Summary

Thomaston, Maine is a small town located in Knox County, Maine. It is situated on the St. George River, which is a tributary of the Penobscot River. The town was incorporated in 1777 and is the oldest town in Knox County. The population of Thomaston was 2,781 in the 2010 census.

History

Thomaston was first settled in 1717 by a group of settlers from Plymouth, Massachusetts. The town was named after General John Thomas, who was a Revolutionary War hero. The town was incorporated in 1777 and was the first town in Knox County.
In the early 19th century, Thomaston was a major shipbuilding center. The town was home to several shipyards, including the Thomaston Shipyard, which was founded in 1812. The shipyard was responsible for building many of the ships that were used in the War of 1812.
In the late 19th century, Thomaston was a major center for the granite industry. The town was home to several granite quarries, which supplied granite for many of the buildings in the area.

Geography

Thomaston is located in Knox County, Maine. It is situated on the St. George River, which is a tributary of the Penobscot River. The town is bordered by the towns of Rockland to the north, Warren to the east, and St. George to the south.
The town has a total area of 11.3 square miles, of which 10.9 square miles is land and 0.4 square miles is water. The highest point in Thomaston is the summit of Thomaston Hill, which has an elevation of 545 feet.

Economy

The economy of Thomaston is largely based on tourism and the service industry. The town is home to several restaurants, hotels, and other businesses that cater to tourists.
The town is also home to several manufacturing companies, including the Thomaston Mills, which produces textiles, and the Thomaston Boat Works, which builds boats.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 2,781 people, 1,093 households, and 745 families living in Thomaston. The population density was 254.3 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the town was 97.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.3% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races.
The median income for a household in Thomaston was $41,944, and the median income for a family was $50,000. The per capita income for the town was $20,945. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Thomaston?
Total Population of Thomaston is 2,101.
What is the Total Male Population of Thomaston?
Total Male Population of Thomaston is 1,124.
What is the Total Female Population of Thomaston?
Total Female Population of Thomaston is 977.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Thomaston?
There are 115.05 Males per 100 Females in Thomaston.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Thomaston?
There are 86.92 Females per 100 Males in Thomaston.
What is the Median Population Age in Thomaston?
Median Population Age in Thomaston is 52.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Thomaston
Average Family Size in Thomaston is 2.5 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Thomaston
Average Household Size in Thomaston is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Thomaston?
Per Capita income in Thomaston is $27,673.
What is the Median Family Income in Thomaston?
Median Family Income in Thomaston is $60,394.
What is the Median Household income in Thomaston?
Median Household Income in Thomaston is $54,155.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Thomaston?
Income or Wage Gap in Thomaston is 11.6%.
Women in Thomaston earn 88.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Thomaston?
Inequality or Gini Index in Thomaston is 0.34.
How Large is the Labor Force in Thomaston?
There are 1,097 People in the Labor Forcein in Thomaston.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Thomaston?
60.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Thomaston.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Thomaston?
Unemployment Rate in Thomaston is 2.3%.