Thayer is a CDP located in Newton County Indiana. Thayer has a 2024 population of 755. Thayer is currently growing at a rate of 7.7% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.
The average household income in Thayer is $70,199 with a poverty rate of 26.89%. The median age in Thayer is 49.1 years: 45.7 years for males, and 51 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Thayer was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 579 | 89.49% |
| Two or more races | 35 | 5.41% |
| Asian | 33 | 5.1% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 216 | 3 | 88.4 | 11.6 |
| Female | 88 | 4.01 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 60 | 1.88 | 91.7 | 8.3 |
| Married | 48 | 2.56 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 20 | 2.9 | 0 | 100 |
3.12
Average Family Size
3
Average Household Size
88.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 51 | 10.43% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate Degree | 12 | 2.45% |
| High School Graduate | 113 | 23.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 79 | 16.16% |
| Some College | 234 | 47.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 456 | 326 | 12 |
| Asian | 33 | 33 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 2.63%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $28,021 | $0 | $27,848 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$28,021
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$27,848
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Thayer residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 547 | 142 | 25.96% |
| Hispanic | 52 | 32 | 61.54% |
26.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.6%
Male Poverty Rate
39.04%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Thayer is Hispanic, with 61.54% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Thayer is White, with 25.96% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.95%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.83%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 55.75% |
| Some College | 23.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 17.04% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $118,696 | $80,909 |
| Households | - | $70,199 |
| Married Families | $118,696 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
21.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
15.2%
Male Marriage Rate
25.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
12
Number of Veterans
12
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 12 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12 | 2.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.1%
Labor Force Participation
35.6%
Employment Rate
34.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
52.7%
Born in Thayer
94.9%
Native Born
5.1%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
5.1%
Naturalized
94.9% of Thayer residents were born in the United States, with 52.7% having been born in Indiana. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 755 | 54 | 7.7% |
| 2023 | 701 | 54 | 8.35% |
| 2022 | 647 | 0 | 0% |