Thomaston Town, Alabama
As of the census of 2000, there were 383 people in the town, organized into 163 households, and 106 families residing in the town. The population density was 190.3 people per square mile (73.48/kmē), it is the 142nd least populated town in terms of population density. There were 212 housing units at an average density of 105.5 per square mile (40.73/kmē). The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 3.01. In the town the population was spread out, with 24% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 24% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 21.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 126.6 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 144.5 females. The median age of the town's population was 40.5 years, The median age of males and females living in Thomaston Town was 35.3 and 42.8 years respectively. The racial makeup of the town was 48.56% White, 50.13% Black or African American, 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 1.31% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $25972, it is the 160th poorest town in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the town was $31250, it is the 130th poorest town in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the town was $13390, it is the 126th lowest town by per capita income in the U.S. state of Alabama. The median income of town was $20313, Males have a median income of $30865 versus $13068 for females.
In 2000, 110 pupils and students, of which 58.18% are male and 41.82% are female, 28.72% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 7.27% nursery or pri school, 10% kindergarten, 39.09% elementary school, 15.45% high school and 28.18% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 383 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 383 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 384 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 377 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 378 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 374 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 370 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 367 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 365 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 366 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 363 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| Kindergarten | 5 | 6 | 11 |
| Elementary school | 24 | 19 | 43 |
| High school | 12 | 5 | 17 |
| College or graduate school | 18 | 13 | 31 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomaston town, Alabama | $25972 | $31250 | $13390 |
| Marengo County, Alabama | $27025 | $35475 | $15308 |
| Alabama, United States | $34135 | $41657 | $18189 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |