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Thayer

Indiana · 212 residents · 0.617 sq mi
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Thayer has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $64,821. Population has fallen 53% since 2023, a loss of 235 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 49.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 31.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
72% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
212
−53%since 2023
from 447 in 2023
2022 – 2024
Population density
344 / sq mi
−53%since 2023
from 724 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
49.9
−11%since 2023
from 56.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2022 – 2024
16929943056069120222024Thayer
2024212
20222024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,821
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $45,391 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2023 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,400
+46%since 2023
from $25,611 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.5%
+17.2 ptssince 2023
from 31.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 35.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.337
−9%since 2023
from 0.370 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information28.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
72.3%
−15.9 ptssince 2023
from 88.2% in 2023
27.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 28.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic79%(353)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(38)
Asian10.7%(48)
Other1.8%(8)
Diversity Score44.7%(200)
2024
White, non-Hispanic54.2%(115)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino19.3%(41)
Asian23.6%(50)
Other2.8%(6)
Diversity Score76.5%(162)
Diversity Score
76
+71%since 2023
from 45 in 2023
2022 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%
+15.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+16.4 ptssince 2023
from 83.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.8%
+15.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.2%
−12.2 ptssince 2023
from 27.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.9%
+38.8 ptssince 2023
from 40.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 17.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2023
from 34.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
28.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 33.6% in 2023
Female
71.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 66.4% in 2023
Foreign born
23.6%
+12.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−13.4 ptssince 2023
from 13.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 97.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thayer, Indiana?

Thayer, Indiana has about 212 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Thayer, Indiana?

The typical household in Thayer, Indiana earns about $64,821 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Thayer, Indiana?

About 20.8% of adults age 25 and over in Thayer, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Thayer, Indiana?

About 31.1% of people in Thayer, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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