South Thomaston, Maine Population 2024

1,550

South Thomaston is a city located in Maine. South Thomaston has a 2024 population of 1,550. South Thomaston is currently declining at a rate of -0.06% annually but its population has increased by 2.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,515 in 2020.

The average household income in South Thomaston is $91,681 with a poverty rate of 4.1%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in South Thomaston is 49 years, 53.7 years for males, and 48.6 years for females.

South Thomaston Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South Thomaston was:

  • White: 98.07%
  • Two or more races: 1.43%
  • Other race: 0.5%
  • Black or African American: 0%
  • Native American: 0%
  • Asian: 0%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
State
Maine
Land Area (mi²)
11.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)
135.60/sq mi
Growth Since 2020
2.31% (35)
The current population of South Thomaston, Maine is 1,550 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 1,515.

South Thomaston, Maine Population 2024

Population by Race

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Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White1,37198.07%
Two or more races201.43%
Other race70.5%
Black or African American00%
Native American00%
Asian00%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

White

Two or more races

Other race

Black or African American

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

South Thomaston Population by Race

South Thomaston Population Pyramid 2024

South Thomaston Median Age

49

Total

53.7

Male

48.6

Female

South Thomaston Adults

There are 1,197 adults, (450 of whom are seniors) in South Thomaston.

South Thomaston Age Dependency

87.1

Age Dependency Ratio

60.2

Old Age Dependency Ratio

26.9

Child Dependency Ratio

South Thomaston Sex Ratio

Female77055.08%
Male62844.92%

South Thomaston Population by Age

South Thomaston Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Household Type
Count
Average Size
Owner
Renter
All5932.3689.210.8
Married3492.9797.72.3
Non Family1841.177.722.3
Female542.772.227.8
Male62.51000

2.89

Average Family Size

2.36

Average Household Size

89.2%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

South Thomaston Households and Families

Male

Female

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Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

South Thomaston Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

South Thomaston Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

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The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.

South Thomaston Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

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$47,212

Average Earnings

$52,031

Average Male

$38,594

Average Female

South Thomaston Earnings by Educational Attainment

South Thomaston Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

South Thomaston Language

96.66% of South Thomaston residents speak only English, while 3.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.23% of the population.

South Thomaston Language

South Thomaston Poverty by Race

rate

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Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
White1,345544.01%
Multiple20315%

4.1%

Overall Poverty Rate

3.37%

Male Poverty Rate

4.7%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in South Thomaston

The race most likely to be in poverty in South Thomaston is Multiple, with 15% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in South Thomaston is White, with 4.01% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.14%.

South Thomaston Poverty

rate

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Rate
Poverty
Less Than 9th Grade12.12%
Some College8.18%
High School5.65%
Bachelors or Greater1.35%

South Thomaston Poverty Rate by Education

rate

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Rate
Poverty
Male Employed2.22%
Male Unemployed0%
Female Employed1.91%
Female Unemployed0%

South Thomaston Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

South Thomaston Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

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mean

median

Income by Household Type

South Thomaston Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

62.0%

Overall Marriage Rate

68.3%

Male Marriage Rate

56.6%

Female Marriage Rate

South Thomaston Married by Age and Sex

male

female

South Thomaston Marriage

The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.

South Thomaston Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

South Thomaston Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

145

Number of Veterans

139

Male Veterans

6

Female Veterans

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South Thomaston Veterans by War

count

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South Thomaston Veterans by Age

count

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South Thomaston Veterans by Race

South Thomaston Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

4.83%

Veteran Poverty Rate

33.1%

Veteran Disability Rate

South Thomaston Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

56.8%

Labor Force Participation

56.8%

Employment Rate

0%

Unemployment Rate

South Thomaston Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

South Thomaston Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

South Thomaston Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

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.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

58.8%

Born in South Thomaston

98.43%

Native Born

1.57%

Foreign Born

0%

Non Citizen

1.57%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

98.43% of South Thomaston residents were born in the United States, with 58.8% having been born in Maine. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.

South Thomaston Place of Birth

Note: data after 2022 is projected based on recent change

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Year
Population
Growth
Growth Rate
20291,545-1-0.06%
20281,546-1-0.06%
20271,547-1-0.06%
20261,548-1-0.06%
20251,549-1-0.06%
20241,550-1-0.06%
20231,551-1-0.06%
20221,552-1-0.06%
20211,553382.51%
20201,515-106-6.54%
20191,62170.43%
20181,614-3-0.19%
20171,61750.31%
20161,61220.12%
20151,61030.19%
20141,607161.01%
20131,591140.89%
20121,57720.13%
20111,57590.57%
20101,56600%

South Thomaston Population by Year