Thayer County's estimated 2026 population is 4,810 with a growth rate of -0.66% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Thayer County is the 55th largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 5,234 and has seen a growth of -8.1% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 46 years
Female: 46.5 years
Male: 45.6 years
There are 3,790 adults, (1,240 of whom are seniors) in Thayer County.
Female: 2,458 (50.2%)
Male: 2,443 (49.8%)
The racial composition of Thayer County includes 94.21% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race, Asian, Black or African American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,617 | 94.21% |
| Two or more races | 239 | 4.88% |
| Native American | 20 | 0.41% |
| Other race | 18 | 0.37% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.08% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.06% |
Thayer County's average per capita income is $41,968. Household income levels show a median of $66,213. The poverty rate stands at 9.01%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $91,518 | - |
| Families | $85,288 | $98,241 |
| Households | $66,213 | $83,392 |
| Non Families | $37,260 | $55,498 |
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