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Thayer

Nebraska · 62 residents · 0.282 sq mi
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Thayer has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,750. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $36,300. With a median age of 50.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
62
−13%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
220 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 252 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.8
+23%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
27415569831990201020202024Thayer
202432
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,313 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,531
+57%since 2000
from $18,164 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.8%
−12.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.353
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade20.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Information20.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance13.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical13.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$36,300
−45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2019
Owner-occupied
32.1%
−48.6 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: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.7
−29%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2019
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(71)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(62)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
−1%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
96.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 90.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% 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
17.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.7%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Female
41.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.0%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thayer, Nebraska?

Thayer, Nebraska has about 62 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Thayer, Nebraska?

The typical household in Thayer, Nebraska earns about $48,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Thayer, Nebraska expensive?

In Thayer, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $36,300.

How educated are people in Thayer, Nebraska?

About 17.4% 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 9.8% 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 6 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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