Thomaston, AL

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    308
    US Senator
    Tommy Tuberville
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Katie Britt
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    50.2
    20.1% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    21.4%
    30.1% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $58,125
    14.8% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $92,700
    12.9% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    76
    45.3% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Thomaston, AL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    100% of the residents in Thomaston, AL are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Thomaston, AL was $92,700, and the homeownership rate was 85.5%.

    Most people in Thomaston, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 34.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Thomaston, AL was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesAlabamaMarengo County, ALWest Alabama PUMA, AL

    Population & Diversity

    Thomaston, AL is home to a population of 308 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2024, 0.974% of Thomaston, AL residents were born outside of the country (3 people).

    In 2024, there were 1.08 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (154 people) in Thomaston, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 143 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 8 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    100%
    2024 Citizenship
    100%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 100% of Thomaston, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Thomaston, AL was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Thomaston, AL
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      154 ± 51
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      143 ± 78
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      8 ± 9
    0.974%
    Hispanic Population
    3 people

    In 2024, there were 1.08 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (154 people) in Thomaston, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 143 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 8 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    0.974% of the people in Thomaston, AL are hispanic (3 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Thomaston, AL as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      53,867 ± 5,668 people
    2. Guatemala
      18,373 ± 3,322 people
    3. Korea
      11,536 ± 2,634 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alabama was Mexico, the natal country of 53,867 Alabama residents, followed by Guatemala with 18,373 and Korea with 11,536.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    0.974%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    3 people
    0.95%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    4 people

    As of 2024, 0.974% of Thomaston, AL residents (3 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Thomaston, AL was 0.95%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      14 ± 21
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      11 ± 16
    3. Vietnam
      4 ± 19

    Thomaston, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.27 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Thomaston, AL.

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    Health

    93.5% of the population of Thomaston, AL has health coverage, with 26% on employee plans, 19.5% on Medicaid, 21.4% on Medicare, 20.8% on non-group plans, and 5.84% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Alabama see 1,571 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,571 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2016 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 684 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 54.5% were men and 45.5% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.7% under 18 years, 12.7% between 18 and 34 years, 37.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 26% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 54.5% were men and 45.5% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    6.49%
    Uninsured
    26%
    Employer Coverage
    19.5%
    Medicaid
    21.4%
    Medicare
    20.8%
    Non-Group
    5.84%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Thomaston, AL grew by 70.9% from 3.8% to 6.49%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Thomaston, AL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Thomaston, AL employs 76 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Thomaston, AL were Manufacturing (26 people), Educational Services (13 people), and Finance & Insurance (9 people), and the highest paying industries were Manufacturing ($85,625), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,250), and Finance & Insurance ($61,250).

    Employment

    Occupations

    76
    2024 Value
    ± 83
    −45.3%
    1 Year decline
    ± 237%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Thomaston, AL declined at a rate of −45.3%, from 139 employees to 76 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Thomaston, AL, are Production Occupations (19 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (11 people), and Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (11 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Thomaston, AL.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    76
    2024 Value
    ± 83
    −45.3%
    1 Year decline
    ± 237%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Thomaston, AL declined at a rate of −45.3%, from 139 employees to 76 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Thomaston, AL, are Manufacturing (26 people), Educational Services (13 people), and Finance & Insurance (9 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Thomaston, AL, though some of these residents may live in Thomaston, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $34,464
    Median earning men ± $20,807
    $50,938
    Median earning women ± $39,424

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Manufacturing ($86,250).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($52,188).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.1%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 2.13M people employed in Alabama. This represents a 2.1% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.2%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Alabama.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 64.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.533%).

    Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing the state of Alabama. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (64.6%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (34.1%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (0.533%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 64.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.533%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Alabama for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Alabama

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    Tommy Tuberville
    Senator from Alabama2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2021
    Katie Britt
    Senator from Alabama3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2023

    Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing Alabama.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Alabama over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Thomaston, AL was $92,700 in 2024, which is 0.279 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $82,100 to $92,700, a 12.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Thomaston, AL is 85.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Thomaston, AL have an average commute time of 34.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Thomaston, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $92,700
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$17,256
    $100
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$45

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Thomaston, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Thomaston, AL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    85.5%
    Homeownership
    2024
    58.1%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 85.5% of the housing units in Thomaston, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 81.3%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Thomaston, AL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $58,125
    Median Household Income
    ± $23,130
    117
    Number of Households
    ± 36

    In 2024, the median household income of the 117 households in Thomaston, AL grew to $58,125 from the previous year's value of $50,625.

    The following chart displays the households in Thomaston, AL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Thomaston, AL is from Alabama.
    0.454
    2024 Wage GINI in Alabama
    0.456
    2023 Wage GINI in Alabama

    In 2024, the income inequality in Alabama was 0.454 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.411% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Alabama was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Alabama in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (64.5%)
    2. Carpooled (35.5%)

    In 2024, 64.5% of workers in Thomaston, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (35.5%) and those who used public transit to get to work (0%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    34.7 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Thomaston, AL have a longer commute time (34.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Thomaston, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Thomaston, AL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Thomaston, AL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Thomaston, AL have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    21.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Thomaston, AL (66 out of 308 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males < 5 and then Females 12 - 14.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Thomaston, AL is Black, followed by Other and Hispanic.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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