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Thomaston, AL
Town in Marengo County, Alabama.
Population
308
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
153
ZIP codes
0
Thomaston and its ZIP codes
Thomaston at a glance
- Thomaston is 52% denser than Alabama as a whole.
Local data for Thomaston, AL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marengo County. PPP loans are for Thomaston.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,753
7,243 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,576
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$146M
FY 2026, $7,579 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Thomaston, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
287
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
66
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 34°F
56.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Thomaston, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.4%
U.S. 33.3% +13.1 pts
Diabetes
24.3%
U.S. 12.1% +12.2 pts
Smoking
21.7%
U.S. 12.8% +8.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.3%
U.S. 11.1% +1.2 pts
Cities near Thomaston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DaytonTown | 5.6 mi | 1 |
| LindenTown | 10 mi | 3.6 |
| ProvidenceTown | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| CatherineCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.3 |
| FaunsdaleTown | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| UniontownCity | 14 mi | 15.2 |
| Sweet WaterTown | 18 mi | 2.4 |
| MyrtlewoodTown | 19 mi | 2.6 |
| Pine HillTown | 20 mi | 3.8 |
| DemopolisCity | 20 mi | 17.7 |
| OrrvilleTown | 22 mi | 1 |
| NewbernTown | 23 mi | 1.2 |
| Yellow BluffTown | 23 mi | 0.6 |
| BoykinCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2.8 |
| NanafaliaCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2.2 |
| PenningtonTown | 25 mi | 5.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Thomaston, AL in?
- Thomaston is in Marengo County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Thomaston, AL?
- About 308 people live in Thomaston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Thomaston?
- Nearby places include Dayton (5.6 mi), Linden (10 mi), Providence (11 mi), Catherine (11 mi), Faunsdale (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023