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Thayer

Missouri · 2,243 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 $20,583. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $60,600. With a median age of 42.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 56% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,243
+2%since 2000
from 2,201 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
918 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 901 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.7
+8%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Thayer
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,583
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,648 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,909
−3%since 2000
from $12,278 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
3.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
33.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 27.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,600
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$350
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $335 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.5%
−31.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
37.3% rent
Vacancy rate
12.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+16%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(2,098)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(37)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.7%(104)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(2,135)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(37)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other4.8%(107)
Diversity Score15.9%(357)
Diversity Score
16
+238%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.2%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+27%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.6%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.3%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thayer, Missouri?

Thayer, Missouri has about 2,243 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Thayer, Missouri?

The typical household in Thayer, Missouri earns about $20,583 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 $60,600, and the typical rent is about $350 a month.

How educated are people in Thayer, Missouri?

About 9.6% 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 33.0% 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 247 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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