Thomaston, Connecticut
Thomaston: town in Connecticut, United States
About
Thomaston is a town located in the county of Litchfield in the U.S. state of Connecticut. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,887 and a population density of 646 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,505 inhabitants.
The town was created 151 years ago in 1874.
Quick Facts about Thomaston
| Population | 7,505 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Connecticut (United States) |
| County | Litchfield County |
| Phone Area Codes | 860 |
| Area | 12.2 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.6740,-73.0732 |
| Altitude | 407 feet / 124, 136 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1875 (151 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 22:10:22 (22nd April 2026) |
| Postal code | 06787 |
| Density | 615 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5.09% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 51℉ Rain Showers Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Thomaston is located at 41°40'26"N 73°4'23"W (41.6739900, -73.0731600).
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Weather
Rain showers likely before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Thomaston decreased by 5.09% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,887 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,860 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,806 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,771 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,709 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,657 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,620 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,595 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,572 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,535 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,505 | -0.4% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Thomaston
1Railroad Museum-New England
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People born in Thomaston (3)
People born in Thomaston, including football player Grattan O'Connell, United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient Thomas James Reeves, jazz critic Charles Edward Smith, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Thomaston, CT. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 431187 | Bristol Technical Education Center | Bristol (CT) | 06010 |
Nearby Transit Stations (25)
Rail and bus stations connected to Thomaston, CT. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BER | Berlin | 51 Depot Road | RAIL |
| MDN | Meriden Transit Center | 60 State Street | RAIL |
| WFD | Wallingford station | 37 Hall Avenue | RAIL |
| HFD | Hartford Union Station | One Union Place | RAIL |
| WND | Windsor station | 41 Central St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Thomaston.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Post Office | Plymouth (CT) | 06782 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Thomaston, Georgia city in Upson County, Georgia, United States of America with a population of 8,770 people.
- Thomaston, Maine Census-designated place in Knox County, Maine with a population of 2,763 people.
- Thomaston, New York human settlement in Nassau County, New York, United States of America with a population of 2,602 people.
- Thomaston, Alabama town in Marengo County, Alabama, United States with a population of 383 people.
Other cities in Litchfield County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Litchfield County , CT. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| West Torrington | 36,000 | Human settlement in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America |
| Torrington | 33,870 | City in Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA |
| New Milford | 26,683 | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America |
| Watertown | 21,517 | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Plymouth | 11,552 | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Winchester Center | 10,830 | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Woodbury | 9,453 | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Winsted | 7,712 | City in Connecticut, United States |
| New Hartford | 6,639 | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Harwinton | 5,400 | Town in Connecticut |
| Barkhamsted | 3,587 | Town in Connecticut |
| Salisbury | 3,584 | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Washington | 3,419 | Town in Connecticut |
| Bethlehem | 3,385 | Town |
| Goshen | 2,856 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| Kent | 2,766 | Town in Connecticut |
Distance to Other Cities
Thomaston distances to largest Connecticut cities