City profile · Georgia · Census ACS 2023

Thomaston, GA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Thomaston - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

9,798
Residents
$36,571
Median income
$146,100
Median home
$973
Median rent (state)

Thomaston - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Thomaston places in the 5th percentile for household income and the 19th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

5th
percentile, household income
26th
percentile, home value
12th
percentile, median rent
19th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Thomaston, GA

Georgia's Thomaston is a small town, with 9,798 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. The typical household in Thomaston brings in $36,571 a year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 26.4%. Thomaston's housing stock carries a median value of $146,100, and the median resident age is 38.0 years. About 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 45.8% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 13 residential building permits were authorized in Thomaston (Building Boom), up 225% from five years earlier, per Census BPS data. Thomaston's reported crime rate runs above the national norm: FBI UCR reporting places total crime at 2739.3 incidents per 100,000 residents, above the national average (voluntary agency reporting, reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score). NOAA puts Thomaston's yearly average temperature at 63.5°F with 50.5 inches of precipitation per year and 0.3 inches of snowfall.

Living costs in Georgia run below the national norm: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Georgia scores 96.3 (Below Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $973 per month. Monthly utility costs average around $225 across Georgia, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. Natural-hazard exposure scores 17.1 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very Low).

Population

9,798 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Georgia

Median Household Income

$36,571 /yr

Poverty 26.4%

Cost of Living Index (state)

96.3 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Georgia average

How does Thomaston compare to other US cities?

Where Thomaston sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 5% higher than other cities
Home value 26% pricier than other cities
Median rent 12% pricier than other cities
Safety 19% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

National percentiles can mask local variation. Looking only at Georgia, Thomaston ranks #115 of 165 Georgia cities by lowest crime rate - a narrower, more locally useful cut than the national comparison above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Thomaston against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Georgia only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Georgia-relative analysis

Median Gross Rent places Thomaston near the bottom of Georgia's cities

Among the 638 Georgia cities PlainCities tracks with reported median gross rent data, Thomaston ranks #428 - the 0th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Thomaston only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#512 of 610
16th percentile in Georgia
Median Gross Rent
#428 of 638
0th percentile in Georgia
Median Home Value
#337 of 577
42nd percentile in Georgia
Poverty Rate
#101 of 637
84th percentile in Georgia
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#324 of 638
49th percentile in Georgia

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Georgia only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

5thIncome percentile
19thSafety percentile

5th percentile nationally for median household income · 19th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Thomaston's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Thomaston's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 35 Avg. percentile National median
Thomaston's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Thomaston's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$146,100 Among the most affordable more affordable than 74% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Thomaston $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Thomaston, GA Thomaston, GA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Thomaston, GA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Thomaston, GA median $36,571/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Thomaston, GA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Thomaston, GA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 17.2%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 26.4%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 45.8%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
9,798
Median Income
$36,571
Median Home Value
$146,100
Median Age
38.0
Poverty Rate
26.4%
Labor force participation
45.8%
Bachelor's Degree+
17.2%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
2739.3
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
303.2
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
2436.1
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
63.5°F
Annual Precipitation
50.5"
Annual Snowfall
0.3"

Schools

Total Schools
4
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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9,700 residents9,750 residents9,800 residents9,850 residents9,900 residents9,950 residents 202020212022202320242025 9,833 residents 9,852 residents ▲ +0.2%
Thomaston's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
13
housing units authorized
Single-Family
9
detached homes
Multifamily
4
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
1.3
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 4
2020 8
2021 36
2022 13
2023 19
2024 13

Permit volume increased 225% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
79.3%
Carpool
8.1%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
6.0%
Work from Home
4.2%
Other
2.4%

Based on 3,390 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Georgia - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$125
avg/month
Natural Gas
$55
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$45
avg/month
Total Utilities
$225
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Georgia state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Georgia state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Thomaston sits in

Cost of Living Index
96.3
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$973/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
17.1 / 100
Very Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Georgia

Jesup
9,863 people
Locust Grove
9,931 people
Fort Stewart
9,976 people
Country Club Estates
9,575 people
Cairo
10,067 people
Cordele
10,107 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Thomaston's 9,798 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Camp Pendleton Mainside, CA
9,801 people
DeRidder, LA
9,812 people
Wakefield-Peace Dale, RI
9,812 people
Capitola, CA
9,813 people
Eagle Point, OR
9,783 people
Frankfort Square, IL
9,777 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Thomaston's $36,571 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Palmview South, TX
$36,570 median income
Kaplan, LA
$36,578 median income
Canyon Day, AZ
$36,563 median income
Montgomery Creek, CA
$36,563 median income
Bolton, MS
$36,563 median income
Urbana, MO
$36,563 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Thomaston, GA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Thomaston, GA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 56.5% 36.2% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 4.2% White 56.5% Black or African American 36.2% Asian 0.6% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.1% Some other race 1.9% Two or more races 4.8% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Thomaston compares to nearby Georgia cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Thomaston (this city) 9,798 $36,571
Jesup 9,863 $48,306
Locust Grove 9,931 $72,563
Fort Stewart 9,976 $51,090
Census ACS 5-year FIPS GA FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Thomaston, GA?

What is the population of Thomaston, GA? +

9,798 people live in Thomaston, GA according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Thomaston, GA? +

Median annual household income in Thomaston runs $36,571, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Thomaston? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Thomaston; the closest available measure is the Georgia state average, a cost of living index of 96.3 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Georgia vary by metro area.

Is Thomaston, GA safe? +

Thomaston has a total crime rate of 2739.3 per 100,000 residents, which is above the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Thomaston, GA? +

A typical home in Thomaston is worth $146,100, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Thomaston? +

Climate normals put Thomaston's yearly average temperature at 63.5°F, 50.5 inches of precipitation, and 0.3 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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