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 177 years ago in 1847.
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 |
| Altitude : | 49 feet / 15 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1848 (177 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 23:29:07 (4th December 2025) |
| Density : | 91 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 5.12% (2010-2020) |
Geography
South Thomaston is located at 44°3'5"N 69°7'40"W (44.0514700, -69.1278200).
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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 |
Schools in South Thomaston
College & universities near South Thomaston, ME
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 161299 | Maine Maritime Academy | Castine (ME) | 04420-0001 |
Stations (16)
Amtrak & bus stations near South Thomaston, ME
| 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 |
Post offices near 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 | Rockport is 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
