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Thomaston, GA
City in Upson County, Georgia.
Population
9,831
Land area
9.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,031
ZIP codes
0
Thomaston and its ZIP codes
Thomaston at a glance
- Thomaston is about 5.4 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 115th among 669 cities and towns in Georgia.
- The median household income is $38,917, 50% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $211,000 (30% below Georgia) and median rent is $811 a month.
Local data for Thomaston, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Thomaston, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$38,917
Poverty rate
28.1%
Median home value
$211,000
Median rent
$811/mo
Homeownership
34.9%
Bachelor's or higher
17.9%
Median age
41.4
Average commute
22.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (458), Mexican Americans (339), German Americans (256).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Upson County. PPP loans are for Thomaston.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,137
7,242 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,901
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$177M
FY 2026, $6,381 per person
How people get to work
Thomaston, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.9%
- Carpooled5.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked8.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home4.2%
Average one-way commute: 22.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Thomaston, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
346
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
18
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 33°F
50.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Thomaston, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.1%
U.S. 33.3% +7.8 pts
Diabetes
17.6%
U.S. 12.1% +5.5 pts
Smoking
19.3%
U.S. 12.8% +6.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.4%
U.S. 11.1% +4.3 pts
Cities near Thomaston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln ParkCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 0.9 |
| Hannahs MillCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 4.3 |
| Sunset VillageCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 4.8 |
| The RockCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 4.2 |
| YatesvilleTown | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| MeansvilleCity | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| SalemCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 8.8 |
| MolenaCity | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| CullodenCity | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| ZebulonCity | 14 mi | 4.7 |
| AldoraTown | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| BarnesvilleCity | 15 mi | 6.1 |
| WoodlandCity | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| ConcordCity | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| WoodburyCity | 16 mi | 2.1 |
| HilltopCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Thomaston, GA in?
- Thomaston is in Upson County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Thomaston, GA?
- About 9,831 people live in Thomaston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Thomaston?
- Nearby places include Lincoln Park (1.6 mi), Hannahs Mill (3.2 mi), Sunset Village (4.1 mi), The Rock (7.4 mi), Yatesville (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023