Thayer County Summary

Life in Thayer County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Thayer County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Thayer County:

  • The population in Thayer County is 5,006.

  • The median home value in Thayer County is $121,229.

  • The median income in Thayer County is $60,305.

  • The median rent in Thayer County is $719.

  • The unemployment rate in Thayer County is 3.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Thayer County is 9.7%.

  • The average high in Thayer County is 72.0° and there are 69.4 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Thayer County

List Of Cities & Towns in Thayer County

Hebron, NE Population 1,569

Deshler, NE Population 774

Davenport, NE Population 344

Bruning, NE Population 278

Chester, NE Population 229

Carleton, NE Population 178

Alexandria, NE Population 100

Byron, NE Population 77

Hubbell, NE Population 64

Belvidere, NE Population 59

Gilead, NE Population 18

Map Of Thayer County

Thayer County, NE Weather

  • The average high in Thayer County is 72.0°.

  • There are 74.21 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 69.4 inches of rain each year with 7.8 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 6:09 hours of sun each day in Thayer County.

StatThayer County
Mean High72.0
Nice Days74.21
Rainfall69.4
Snowfall7.8
Sunny_hours6:09
72.0°
Average High
69.4
Inches of Rain

Thayer County Demographics

Population over time in Thayer County

The current population in Thayer County is 5,006. The population has decreased -0.1% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 5,053 1.1%
2021 5,000 -1.1%
2020 5,057 -

Gender in Thayer County

  • Thayer County is 50.6% female with 2,532 female residents.

  • Thayer County is 49.4% male with 2,474 male residents.

Female
50.6% (2,532)
Male
49.4% (2,474)
Gender Thayer County NE USA
Female 50.6% 49.7% 50.4%
Male 49.4% 50.3% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Thayer County

Thayer County is:

  • 93.8% White with 4,696 White residents.

  • 0.2% African American with 11 African American residents.

  • 0.3% American Indian with 13 American Indian residents.

  • 0.0% Asian with 1 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 8 Other residents.

  • 2.6% Two Or More with 129 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.0% Hispanic with 148 Hispanic residents.

White
93.8% (4,696)
African American
0.2% (11)
American Indian
0.3% (13)
Asian
0.0% (1)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.2% (8)
Two Or More
2.6% (129)
Hispanic
3.0% (148)

Table: Thayer County By Race

Race Thayer County NE USA
White 93.8% 77.1% 58.9%
African American 0.2% 4.7% 12.1%
American Indian 0.3% 0.6% 0.6%
Asian 0.0% 2.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.6% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 3.0% 11.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Thayer County, Nebraska

  • 5.6% of households in Thayer County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.7% of households in Thayer County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 12.2% of households in Thayer County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.3% of households in Thayer County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 10.0% of households in Thayer County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 21.4% of households in Thayer County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 15.9% of households in Thayer County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.6% of households in Thayer County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.0% of households in Thayer County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.4% of households in Thayer County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.6% (280)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.7% (136)
$15,000 to $24,999
12.2% (608)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.3% (413)
$35,000 to $49,999
10.0% (501)
$50,000 to $74,999
21.4% (1,068)
$75,000 to $99,999
15.9% (796)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.6% (781)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.0% (199)
$200,000 or more
4.4% (219)
Income Thayer County NE USA
Less than $10,000 5.6% 4.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.7% 3.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 12.2% 7.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.3% 7.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.0% 11.6% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 21.4% 17.8% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.9% 13.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.6% 18.1% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.0% 8.1% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.4% 7.8% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Thayer County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Thayer County completed < 9th grade.

  • 4.0% of adults in Thayer County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 33.0% of adults in Thayer County completed high school / ged.

  • 24.0% of adults in Thayer County completed some college.

  • 13.0% of adults in Thayer County completed associate's degree.

  • 16.0% of adults in Thayer County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Thayer County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Thayer County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Thayer County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (150)
9-12th Grade
4% (200)
High School / GED
33% (1,651)
Some College
24% (1,201)
Associate's Degree
13% (650)
Bachelor's Degree
16% (800)
Master's Degree
5% (250)
Professional Degree
1% (50)
Doctorate Degree
1% (50)
Education Thayer County NE USA
< 9th Grade 3% 5% 3%
9-12th Grade 4% 4% 6%
High School / GED 33% 25% 26%
Some College 24% 22% 20%
Associate's Degree 13% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 16% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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