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Thomaston, CT
Census-designated place in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut.
Population
1,988
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,658
ZIP codes
0
Thomaston and its ZIP codes
Thomaston at a glance
- Thomaston is about 2.2 times as dense as Connecticut as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $79,674 a year, 17% less than the Connecticut figure of $95,781.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $246,300 (33% below Connecticut) and median rent is $1,016 a month.
Local data for Thomaston, CT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Thomaston, CT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,674
Poverty rate
6.2%
Median home value
$246,300
Median rent
$1,016/mo
Homeownership
56.6%
Bachelor's or higher
31.9%
Median age
47.4
Average commute
17.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (292), Jamaican Americans (267), Italian Americans (250).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Naugatuck Valley Planning Region. PPP loans are for Thomaston.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$72,829
159,762 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,474
BEA, 2024
How people get to work
Thomaston, CT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.7%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit2.7%
- Walked7.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home14.9%
Average one-way commute: 17.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Thomaston, CT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
2,474
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
548
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 17°F
53.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Thomaston, CT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.3%
U.S. 33.3% -6.0 pts
Diabetes
8.5%
U.S. 12.1% -3.6 pts
Smoking
10.6%
U.S. 12.8% -2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
Cities near Thomaston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TerryvilleCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 2.8 |
| WatertownCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 2.4 |
| OakvilleCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 4 |
| Bethlehem VillageCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 7.8 |
| BristolCity | 7.2 mi | 26.4 |
| Northwest HarwintonCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 8.7 |
| LitchfieldBorough | 7.6 mi | 1.4 |
| WaterburyCity | 7.6 mi | 28.6 |
| BantamBorough | 9.2 mi | 1 |
| Woodbury CenterCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2 |
| PlantsvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1 |
| TorringtonCity | 12 mi | 39.8 |
| NaugatuckBorough | 13 mi | 16.4 |
| CollinsvilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.1 |
| New PrestonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 7.3 |
| Canton ValleyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Thomaston, CT in?
- Thomaston is in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut.
- What is the population of Thomaston, CT?
- About 1,988 people live in Thomaston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Thomaston?
- Nearby places include Terryville (3.7 mi), Watertown (5.2 mi), Oakville (5.8 mi), Bethlehem Village (6.9 mi), Bristol (7.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023