State
County
Land Area (mi²)
12.0 sq mi
Density (mi²)
622.40/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.49%
Growth Since 2010
-5.43%
World Population Review
Thomaston, Connecticut Population 2021
7,461
Thomaston is a city located in Litchfield County Connecticut. Thomaston has a 2020 population of 7,461. Thomaston is currently declining at a rate of -0.49% annually and its population has decreased by -5.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,889 in 2010. Thomaston reached it's highest population of 7,889 in 2010.
The average household income in Thomaston is $87,766 with a poverty rate of 6.75%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,010 per month, and the median house value is $219,800. The median age in Thomaston is 45.8 years, 45 years for males, and 47.1 years for females.
Thomaston Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Thomaston was:
- White: 98.34%
- Asian: 0.78%
- Black or African American: 0.55%
- Two or more races: 0.32%
- Other race: 0.01%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Thomaston, Connecticut is 7,461 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 7,572.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 7,889.
Thomaston, Connecticut Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,473 | 98.34% |
| Asian | 59 | 0.78% |
| Black or African American | 42 | 0.55% |
| Two or More Races | 24 | 0.32% |
| Some Other Race | 1 | 0.01% |
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Thomaston Population by Race
Thomaston Population Pyramid $2021
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Thomaston Population by Age
Thomaston Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,157 | 2.4 | 75.1 |
| Married | 1,660 | 2.99 | 88.9 |
| Non Family | 1,118 | 1.19 | 56.9 |
| Male | 205 | 3.88 | 57.6 |
| Female | 174 | 2.87 | 80.5 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
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Thomaston Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 70 | 1.27% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 288 | 5.24% |
| High School Graduate | 2,028 | 36.91% |
| Some College | 1,035 | 18.84% |
| Associates Degree | 553 | 10.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 909 | 16.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 611 | 11.12% |
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Thomaston Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Thomaston Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,337 | 4,981 | 1,433 |
| Hispanic | 97 | 97 | 53 |
| Black | 26 | 24 | 13 |
| Asian | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
Thomaston Educational Attainment by Race
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$49,474
Average Earnings
$58,087
Average Male
$41,719
Average Female
Thomaston Earnings by Educational Attainment
Thomaston Language by Age
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Thomaston Language
97.28% of Thomaston residents speak only English, while 2.72% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.93% of the population.
Thomaston Language
Thomaston Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,217 | 419 | 5.81% |
| Hispanic | 236 | 51 | 21.61% |
| Asian | 59 | 38 | 64.41% |
| Black | 38 | 3 | 7.89% |
6.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.86%
Male Poverty Rate
5.62%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Thomaston
The race most likely to be in poverty in Thomaston is Asian, with 64.41% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Thomaston is White, with 5.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.01%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.21%.
Thomaston Poverty
Thomaston Poverty Rate by Education
Thomaston Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
52.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.9%
Male Marriage Rate
54.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Thomaston Married by Age and Sex
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Thomaston Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Thomaston Marital Status by Race
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Thomaston Marital Status
Thomaston Veterans by War
Thomaston Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 466 | 7.64% |
Thomaston Veterans by Race
Thomaston Veterans by Education
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3.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
Thomaston Veterans by Education
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68.7%
Labor Force Participation
66.5%
Employment Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
Thomaston Employment by Age
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Thomaston Employment by Race
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Thomaston Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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96.59%
Native Born
3.41%
Foreign Born
0.92%
Non Citizen
2.49%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.59% of Thomaston residents were born in the United States, with 83.23% having been born in Connecticut. 0.92% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Thomaston Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,461 | -37 | -0.49% |
| 2020 | 7,498 | -37 | -0.49% |
| 2019 | 7,535 | -37 | -0.49% |
| 2018 | 7,572 | -23 | -0.30% |
| 2017 | 7,595 | -25 | -0.33% |
| 2016 | 7,620 | -37 | -0.48% |
| 2015 | 7,657 | -52 | -0.67% |
| 2014 | 7,709 | -62 | -0.80% |
| 2013 | 7,771 | -35 | -0.45% |
| 2012 | 7,806 | -54 | -0.69% |
| 2011 | 7,860 | -29 | -0.37% |
| 2010 | 7,889 | 0.00% |