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Thayer

Missouri · 2,201 residents · 2.443 sq mi
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Thayer has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,648. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $47,500. The poverty rate of 27.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,201
+10%since 1990
from 1,996 in 1990
1990 – 2025
901 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 817 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.7
−11%since 1990
from 44.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Thayer
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,648
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $11,861 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,278
+53%since 1990
from $8,043 in 1990
US average: $21,522
27.2%
−4.4 ptssince 1990
from 31.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$47,500
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$335
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $213 in 1990
US average: $602
66.3%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 68.5% in 1990
33.7% rent
2.5
+2%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(1,975)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(2)
Asian0.3%(5)
Diversity Score2.9%(57)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(2,098)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(37)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score4.7%(104)
5
+65%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.4%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.8%
+13.1 ptssince 1990
from 54.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.2%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 1.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.2 min
−16%since 1990
from 17.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Thayer, Missouri?

Thayer, Missouri has about 2,201 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Thayer, Missouri?

The typical household in Thayer, Missouri earns about $18,648 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Thayer, Missouri expensive?

In Thayer, Missouri, the median home is worth about $47,500, and the typical rent is about $335 a month.

How educated are people in Thayer, Missouri?

About 7.4% of adults age 25 and over in Thayer, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Thayer, Missouri?

About 27.2% of people in Thayer, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Thayer, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Thayer, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 205 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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