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Thayer

Nebraska · 52 residents (2025 est.) · 0.282 sq mi
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Thayer has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,250. Population has fallen 55% since 2000, a loss of 39 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 61.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 61.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
79% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
32
−55%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
113 / sq mi
−55%since 2000
from 252 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
61.0
+48%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:52 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
27415569831990201020202024Thayer
202432
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,250
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,313 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,559
+85%since 2000
from $18,164 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.9%
+23.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
−15.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.276
−22%since 2010
from 0.353 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade18.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade18.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food9.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
78.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
21.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(71)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(29)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score21.2%(7)
Diversity Score
21
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.0 min
−21%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 90.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 9.1% 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
0.0%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 50.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.2%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Female
46.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
16.0%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
3.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2012
from 3.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.4%
−76.8 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+17.4 ptssince 2017
from 82.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thayer, Nebraska?

Thayer, Nebraska has about 32 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Thayer, Nebraska?

The typical household in Thayer, Nebraska earns about $66,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Thayer, Nebraska?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Thayer, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Thayer, Nebraska?

About 6.3% of people in Thayer, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Thayer, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Thayer, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 36 residents, a change of about -53 percent over that period.

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

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