Thomaston, NY Demographics

A map of Thomaston's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,257	1,245	45.8%	45.1%
Asian	1,236	1,265	45.0%	45.8%
Native American/Other	90	28	3.3%	1.0%
Multiracial	75	63	2.7%	2.3%
Black	55	37	2.0%	1.3%
Hispanic	31	121	1.1%	4.4%

Thomaston, New York has an estimated population of 2,744, a less than 1% change from the 2,759 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 45.8% White, 45.0% Asian, 3.3% Native American/Other, 2.7% Multiracial, 2.0% Black, and 1.1% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Thomaston, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Thomaston is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Thomaston, that probability was 58.3% in 2020 and 58.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Thomaston is ranked the 519th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Thomaston was ranked the 527th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Thomaston's White Population

1,257 residents of Thomaston, or 45.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Thomaston is lower than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Thomaston ranks 1216th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Thomaston's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Thomaston's population has increased from 45.1% to 45.8%.

Thomaston is more White than neighboring Russell Gardens (41.5% White), and University Gardens (43.8% White). Thomaston is less White than neighboring Kensington (60.9% White), Great Neck Plaza (53.3% White), and Great Neck Gardens (60.5% White).

Thomaston's Black Population

55 residents of Thomaston, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Thomaston is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Thomaston ranks 681st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Thomaston's Black population has grown by an estimated 48.6%. Black residents' share of Thomaston's population has increased from 1.3% to 2.0%.

Thomaston is more Black than neighboring Kensington (0% Black), Great Neck Plaza (0.7% Black), Great Neck Gardens (0% Black), and Russell Gardens (0.3% Black). Thomaston is less Black than neighboring University Gardens (2.7% Black).

Thomaston's Asian Population

1,236 residents of Thomaston, or 45.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Thomaston is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Thomaston ranks 9th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Thomaston's Asian population has declined by an estimated 2.3%. Asian residents' share of Thomaston's population has decreased from 45.8% to 45.0%.

Thomaston is more Asian than neighboring Kensington (35.6% Asian), Great Neck Plaza (24% Asian), and Great Neck Gardens (35.2% Asian). Thomaston is less Asian than neighboring Russell Gardens (53.3% Asian), and University Gardens (47.6% Asian).

Thomaston's Hispanic Population

31 residents of Thomaston, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Thomaston is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Thomaston ranks 692nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Thomaston's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 74.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Thomaston's population has decreased from 4.4% to 1.1%.

Thomaston is less Hispanic than neighboring Kensington (2.2% Hispanic), Great Neck Plaza (15.8% Hispanic), Great Neck Gardens (1.5% Hispanic), Russell Gardens (3.1% Hispanic), and University Gardens (5.5% Hispanic).

Thomaston's Native American/Other Population

90 residents of Thomaston, or 3.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Thomaston is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Thomaston ranks 277th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Thomaston's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 221.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Thomaston's population has increased from 1.0% to 3.3%.

Thomaston is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kensington (0% Native American/Other), Great Neck Plaza (0.7% Native American/Other), Great Neck Gardens (2.8% Native American/Other), Russell Gardens (0.8% Native American/Other), and University Gardens (0.5% Native American/Other).

Thomaston's Multiracial Population

75 residents of Thomaston, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Thomaston is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Thomaston ranks 1072nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Thomaston's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 19.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Thomaston's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.7%.

Thomaston is more Multiracial than neighboring Kensington (1.3% Multiracial), Great Neck Gardens (0% Multiracial), Russell Gardens (1% Multiracial), and University Gardens (0% Multiracial). Thomaston is less Multiracial than neighboring Great Neck Plaza (5.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.