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Thayer County

Nebraska · 5,034 residents · 573.789 sq mi
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Thayer County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,234. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 1,021 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $69,900. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,034
−17%since 2000
from 6,055 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
9 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 11 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.8
+6%since 2000
from 44.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Thayer County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,234
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,740 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,568
+79%since 2000
from $17,043 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.7%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction19.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 10%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,900
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$611
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $321 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
20.5% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−7%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(5,942)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(61)
Asian0.1%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(172)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(4,769)
Black0.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(136)
Asian0.2%(10)
Other2.5%(124)
Diversity Score13.3%(670)
Segregation Score5.6%(280)
Diversity Score
13
+368%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
6
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.6 min
+25%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 1.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 61.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.0%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−86.2 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thayer County, Nebraska?

Thayer County, Nebraska has about 5,034 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Thayer County, Nebraska?

The typical household in Thayer County, Nebraska earns about $53,234 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Thayer County, Nebraska expensive?

In Thayer County, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $69,900, and the typical rent is about $611 a month.

How educated are people in Thayer County, Nebraska?

About 20.9% of adults age 25 and over in Thayer County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Thayer County, Nebraska?

About 10.5% of people in Thayer County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Thayer County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Thayer County, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,601 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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2 census tracts
Census Tract 9631Census Tract 9632
11 ZIP codes
ZIP 68370ZIP 68340ZIP 68322ZIP 68335ZIP 68327ZIP 68326ZIP 68303ZIP 68325ZIP 68315ZIP 68375ZIP 68362
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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