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Thayer

Illinois · 632 residents · 0.61 sq mi
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Thayer has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,806. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 118 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $78,200. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
632
−16%since 2000
from 750 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,036 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 1,230 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.6
+28%since 2000
from 32.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5065826597358121990201020202024Thayer
2024531
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,806
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,031 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,231
+54%since 2000
from $20,933 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services12.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration12.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,200
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$730
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $521 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.7%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
22.3% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+7%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(741)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.3%(17)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(596)
Black0.6%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(17)
Diversity Score10.6%(67)
Diversity Score
11
+356%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.5%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+28%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 70.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.5%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
46.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−82.5 ptssince 2013
from 84.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thayer, Illinois?

Thayer, Illinois has about 632 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Thayer, Illinois?

The typical household in Thayer, Illinois earns about $51,806 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Thayer, Illinois expensive?

In Thayer, Illinois, the median home is worth about $78,200, and the typical rent is about $730 a month.

How educated are people in Thayer, Illinois?

About 17.4% of adults age 25 and over in Thayer, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Thayer, Illinois?

About 5.9% of people in Thayer, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Thayer, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Thayer, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 103 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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