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Thomaston, Georgia

Introduction to Thomaston, Georgia

Located in Upson county, Thomaston, Georgia, is 40 miles W of Macon, Georgia (center to center) and 59 miles S of Atlanta, Georgia. The city has a population of 9,411 residents.

Thomaston History

Thomaston received official incorporation as a city in the year 1825. In the same year, it was also designated as Upson County's county seat. The area was named in honor of General Jett Thomas, an Indian fighter in the War of 1812. He also assisted in establishing the Franklin College in the year 1806, and the state capitol at Milledgeville in the year 1805-07. The city's first courthouse was completed in 1828, and the second courthouse in the year 1852. The economy of Thomaston in the 20th century was chiefly based on the production of textiles and tire cord. The Thomaston Mills was granted a charter in 1899.

Thomaston and nearby Attractions

  • Port Columbus Civil War Naval Center
  • Sprewell Bluff State Park
  • Coca-Cola Space Science Center
  • Franklin D Roosevelt State Park
  • Columbus Museum
  • Indian Springs State Park

Things To Do In Thomaston

The Skydive Atlanta and Sprewell Bluff State Park are located in the town. The Port Columbus Civil War Naval Center, Coca-Cola Space Science Center, Museum of Arts and Sciences, and Columbus Museum are also nearby. Local churches include the Saint Mary African Methodist Episcopal Church, Trinity Baptist Church, and Church of Christ. Nearby is The Northcreek Shopping Center. The Hickory Ridge Golf Club the closest golf course to the city.

Thomaston Transportation

The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport is the closest airport to the city.

Thomaston Higher Education

Higher education is available at Flint River Technical College, Gordon College, Macon State College, and Mercer University.

High Points

Thomaston strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 11%Thomaston Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Thomaston Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Thomaston Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Thomaston, GA

Comparing Thomaston to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Racial Diversity86
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Age of the Population68
Well-Paid Single Women37
Well-Paid Single Men14
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size32
Portion of People Married13

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults48
People in Middle Class or Better25
People Above Poverty25
Median Family Income25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use89
Short Commute Times78
Working at Home68
Walking and Biking to Work36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Property Taxes95
Affordability of Rents96
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54
Housing Recently Built31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime34
Low Violent Crime23

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