Thomaston, Maine is a small rural town located in Knox County, and has a population of 2,753 people. With a population density of 252.63 people per square mile, Thomaston offers its residents plenty of room to spread out and enjoy nature. The area is full of year-round outdoor activities such as hiking, snowshoeing, skiing, camping, fishing, boating on the St. George River and swimming in the nearby ocean beaches. Local businesses in Thomaston include grocery stores such as Provender Market & Deli; restaurants like the Town House Cafe and Grateful Bread Bakery; recreation centers like Penobscot Marine Museum; parks such as Thomaston Recreation Park; and community organizations like the Thomaston Public Library and Historical Society. The town also hosts several annual sporting events including the Community Cup Soccer Tournament held at the Thomaston Recreation Park every June.
The population in Thomaston is 2,753. There are 252 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Thomaston is 55.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Thomaston is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Thomaston
- 44.4% are married
- 18.2% are divorced
- 17.3% are married with children
- 22.3% have children, but are single
Race in Thomaston
- 91.3% are White
- 2.3% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 4.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander