South Thomaston, Maine

South Thomaston: city in Knox County, Maine, United States of America

About

South Thomaston is a city located in the county of Knox in the U.S. state of Maine. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,558 and a population density of 87 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,642 inhabitants.

The city was created 178 years ago in 1847.

South Thomaston locator map
Location of South Thomaston on Maine map.

Quick Facts about South Thomaston

Population 1,642 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Maine (United States)
County Knox County
Postal code 04858
Phone Area Codes 207
Area 17.97 km2
Latitude & Longitude 44.0515,-69.1278
Altitude 49 feet / 15 meters
Establishment January 01, 1848 (178 years ago)
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 03:20:02 (17th April 2026)
Density 91 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 5.12% (2010-2020)
Weather 49℉ Rain Showers Likely 7-days weather
Knox County Maine incorporated and unincorporated areas South Thomaston highlighted locator map image
Knox County Maine incorporated and unincorporated areas South Thomaston highlighted locator map image

Geography

South Thomaston is located at 44°3'5"N 69°7'40"W (44.0514700, -69.1278200).

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Weather

49°F
Rain Showers Likely
5 to 10 mph NE Friday

Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

7-Day Forecast

Demographics

The population of South Thomaston increased by 5.12% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 1,558 - census
2011 1,574 1.02% estimation process
2012 1,576 0.13% estimation process
2013 1,589 0.82% estimation process
2014 1,606 1.06% estimation process
2015 1,608 0.12% estimation process
2016 1,609 0.06% estimation process
2017 1,613 0.25% estimation process
2018 1,609 -0.25% estimation process
2019 1,614 0.31% estimation process
2020 1,642 1.71% estimation process
South Thomaston zip code is 04858. County name: Knox, County fips: 23013

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to South Thomaston, ME. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
161299 Maine Maritime Academy Castine (ME) 04420-0001

Nearby Transit Stations (16)

Rail and bus stations connected to South Thomaston, ME. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
ROD Rockland, Maine 517A Main St. BUS
CDN Camden/Rockport, Maine 234 Park St. BUS
WDR Waldoboro, Maine US hwy 1 and hwy 32 BUS
LCV Lincolnville, Maine 2512 Atlantic Highway BUS
DAM Damariscotta, Maine 167 Main St. BUS

Closest post offices linked to South Thomaston.

Post Office Name City ZIP
South Thomaston Post Office South Thomaston (ME) 04858

Other cities in Knox County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Knox County , ME. (more)

City Name Population Title
Rockland 7,183 City in Knox County, Maine, United States
Warren 4,835 Town in Knox County, Maine, United States
Camden 4,806 Town in Maine, United States
Rockport 3,389 A town in Knox County in the state of Maine.
Thomaston 2,763 Census-designated place in Knox County, Maine
Saint George 2,578 Town in Maine, USA
Union 2,275 Town in Knox County, Maine, United States
Hope 1,698 Town in Knox County, Maine, United States
Owls Head 1,608 City in United States of America
Washington 1,520 Town in Maine
Cushing 1,500 Town in Maine
Appleton 1,381 Town in Knox County, Maine
Friendship 1,143 Town in Knox County, Maine, United States
Vinalhaven 1,128 City in Maine, United States of America
North Haven 358 Town of the United States
Isle Au Haut 65 Town in Maine, United States of America

Distance to Other Cities

South Thomaston distances to largest Maine cities