Census ACS · #850 μSA
Thomaston Metro Area
The Thomaston, Ga Micropolitan Statistical Area has 27,856 residents. The median household income is $50,904 and the median home value is $149,500.
27,856
Population
86
People / sq mi
$50,904
Median Income
$149,500
Median Home Value
The Thomaston CBSA covers 323 sq mi of land at 86.1 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 67.7% |
| Black or African American | 26.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9% |
Economy & Income
$50,904
Median Household Income
$29,772
Per Capita Income
16.3%
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Unemployment
Housing
$149,500
Median Home Value
$779
Median Rent
62.7%
Homeownership
Education
85.5%
High School+
14.8%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
3.0%
Work From Home
25.9 min
Avg Commute
17.4%
Foreign Born
Thomaston spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Thomaston, Ga Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 27,856 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #850 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Thomaston metro area is $50,904, with a per capita income of $29,772.
The Thomaston, Ga CBSA spans the state of Georgia.
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Data for the Thomaston, Ga CBSA (45580) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Educational attainment is the headline number in Thomaston: 14.8% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. With 27,856 residents, Thomaston is a metro area in GA.
Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $50,904, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the highest of comparable US metro areas: 16.3%, above the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $149,500, with typical rent around $779.
Thomaston is among the least college-educated US metro areas, at 14.8% — below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.