Thomaston (town), Maine
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Thomaston is a town located in Knox County, Maine. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 3,748.
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Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 29.9 km² (11.5 mi²). 28.3 km² (10.9 mi²) of it is land and 1.6 km² (0.6 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 5.37% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 3,748 people, 1,436 households, and 887 families residing in the town. The population density is 132.5/km² (343.2/mi²). There are 1,535 housing units at an average density of 54.3/km² (140.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 97.81% White, 0.61% Black or African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.48% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.05% from other races, and 0.80% from two or more races. 0.43% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,436 households out of which 27.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.4% are married couples living together, 10.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 38.2% are non-families. 31.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 15.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.31 and the average family size is 2.88.
In the town the population is spread out with 20.5% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 30.7% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 114.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 116.6 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $33,306, and the median income for a family is $42,319. Males have a median income of $29,894 versus $21,295 for females. The per capita income for the town is $17,199. 12.8% of the population and 8.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 12.1% of those under the age of 18 and 15.9% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
See also: Thomaston (CDP), Maine
Misc
Thomaston was home to the state prison until 2002, when it was moved to Warren, Maine. The prison was locally famous for its gift shop, featuring the handmade wares of the prisoners. The gift shop still exists today.
External links
- Town of Thomaston (http://town.thomaston.me.us/)