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Thayer

Kansas · 427 residents (2025 est.) · 0.545 sq mi
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Thayer has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $85,635. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 56.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
81% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
502
Unchangedsince 2000
from 500 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
921 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 917 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
56.0
+71%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:427 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3414205005796591990201020202024Thayer
2024502
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,635
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,288 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,117
+205%since 2000
from $13,497 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.0%
+46.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.336
−18%since 2010
from 0.407 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information27.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services0.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$725
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $404 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
18.8% rent
Vacancy rate
16.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
4.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.6%
+35.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(474)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.5%(28)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94%(472)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6%(30)
Diversity Score14%(71)
Diversity Score
14
+153%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.2%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+50%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.9%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
28.3%
+26.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−10.7 ptssince 2011
from 13.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.7%
−13.7 ptssince 2011
from 69.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.5%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.5%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
56.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.9%
+15.5 ptssince 2012
from 15.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.0%
−75.0 ptssince 2013
from 84.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.9%
+28.2 ptssince 2017
from 62.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 99.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thayer, Kansas?

Thayer, Kansas has about 502 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Thayer, Kansas?

The typical household in Thayer, Kansas earns about $85,635 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Thayer, Kansas expensive?

In Thayer, Kansas, the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Thayer, Kansas?

About 20.6% of adults age 25 and over in Thayer, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Thayer, Kansas?

About 9.0% of people in Thayer, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Thayer, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Thayer, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 57 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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