Thomaston, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Thomaston, Alabama had a total population of 308, the 471st largest town in Alabama, with a median household income of $58,125, which is 9% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 21.4%.

Key Takeaways

Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x.
Unemployment rate of 9.5% is notably above the national average.

Thomaston Quick Facts

Population 30890% MOE ±96

Median Household Income $58,12590% MOE ±$23,130

Median Home Value $92,70090% MOE ±$17,256

Poverty Rate 21.4%90% MOE ±13.0 pts

Unemployment Rate 9.5%90% MOE ±13.6 pts

Median Age 50.2 years90% MOE ±18.5 years

Homeownership Rate 85.5%90% MOE ±11.1 pts

Affordability Ratio 1.6x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.3%90% MOE ±9.8 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 90.8%

Diversity Index 53/100

Population 308 471st of 592

Median Income $58,125 average

Poverty Rate 21.4% 72% higher than national

Median Home Value $92,700 bottom 20%

How Thomaston Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	380	308	No clear change (-18.9%)
Median household income	$46,921	$58,125	No clear change (+23.9%)
Median home value¹	$76,058	$92,700	No clear change (+21.9%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

How Thomaston Compares

Median Household Income

Thomaston

$58,125

$63,999

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Thomaston

$92,700

$209,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.4%

$25K-$50K 30.8%

$50K-$100K 33.3%

$100K+ 20.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

1.7%

$10K-$15K

12.0%

$15K-$20K

1.7%

$20K-$25K

0.0%

$25K-$30K

7.7%

$30K-$35K

5.1%

$35K-$40K

0.9%

$40K-$45K

5.1%

$45K-$50K

12.0%

$50K-$60K

5.1%

$60K-$75K

9.4%

$75K-$100K

18.8%

$100K-$125K

5.1%

$125K-$150K

2.6%

$150K-$200K

6.8%

$200K+

6.0%

Employment

9.5% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

35.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 85.5%

Renter 14.5%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,094/mo 22.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.7%

18-34

12.7%

35-54

17.5%

55-74

35.4%

75+

10.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 53 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Thomaston Rankings in Alabama

#471 Population of 592

#239 Median Income of 537

#205 Education of 592

#442 Home Value of 529

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Other Cities in Marengo County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Demopolis	6,908	$34,802	25.9%	$183,600
Linden	1,961	$38,667	23.1%	$92,400
Sweet Water	216	$52,411	3.7%	$161,600
Faunsdale	140	$99,583	0.0%	N/A
Providence	112	$50,000	17.9%	$165,900
Myrtlewood	78	$95,469	0.0%	$68,500
Putnam	75	$39,141	34.7%	$89,000
Dayton	46	N/A	6.5%	N/A
Nanafalia	16	N/A	0.0%	N/A

Cities Similar to Thomaston

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Gordon	323	N/A	$86,700	4.0%	31.6%
Fredonia	329	N/A	$237,500	14.3%	76.3%
Nances Creek	330	N/A	$222,100	26.5%	15.2%
St. Stephens	297	$63,068	$130,700	9.4%	4.7%
Maytown	314	$50,938	$120,800	11.1%	21.1%

A note before these figures: with a population of 308, Thomaston's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Thomaston is a small community located in Alabama, within Marengo County. The total population is 308. It ranks as the 471st most populous out of 592 Census-designated places in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Thomaston is 50.2 years. This is 28% higher than the state median of 39.3 years. 10.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Thomaston is $58,125. This is 9% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 28% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 21.4%. This is 37% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 9.5%. This is 103% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $92,700. Housing costs are 56% lower than the state median of $209,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Thomaston is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 85.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 70.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Thomaston is White (non-Hispanic), making up 50.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 46.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (46.4% vs 25.6%). The Hispanic or Latino population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 5.6%.

Education

20.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 28.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Thomaston, Alabama is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Alabama state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 592 Census-designated places in Alabama. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Thomaston, Alabama?

Thomaston, Alabama has a population of 308 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Thomaston, AL?

The median household income in Thomaston is $58,125, which is 28% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Thomaston, AL?

The poverty rate in Thomaston is 21.4%. This means approximately 66 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Thomaston, Alabama?

Thomaston's population is 50.0% White, 46.4% Black, 1.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Thomaston, AL?

The median home value in Thomaston is $92,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.6x.

How educated is Thomaston, Alabama?

20.3% of adults (25+) in Thomaston hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 7.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.