Thayer is a city located in Neosho County Kansas. Thayer has a 2024 population of 421. Thayer is currently declining at a rate of -0.94% annually and its population has decreased by -3.66% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 437 in 2020.
The average household income in Thayer is $58,912 with a poverty rate of 33.48%. The median age in Thayer is 37.8 years: 36.5 years for males, and 41.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Thayer was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 273 | 61.76% |
| Two or more races | 165 | 37.33% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.9% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 162 | 2.73 | 64.2 | 35.8 |
| Non Family | 64 | 0 | 54.7 | 45.3 |
| Female | 53 | 3.28 | 56.6 | 43.4 |
| Married | 43 | 4.58 | 88.4 | 11.6 |
| Male | 2 | 3.5 | 50 | 50 |
3.82
Average Family Size
2.73
Average Household Size
64.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 6 | 2.39% |
| Associates Degree | 8 | 3.19% |
| Bachelors Degree | 52 | 20.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 15 | 5.98% |
| High School Graduate | 93 | 37.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3 | 1.2% |
| Some College | 74 | 29.48% |
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 | 219 | 210 | 66 |
| 2+ Races | 30 | 30 | 1 |
| Hispanic | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 30.14%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,053 | $0 | $51,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,875 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $45,536 | $6,579 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,875 | $46,786 | $0 |
| Some College | $44,167 | $0 | $21,250 |
$46,875
Average Earnings
$46,786
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.76% of Thayer residents speak only English, while 0.24% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.24% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 165 | 117 | 70.91% |
| Hispanic | 109 | 109 | 100% |
| White | 273 | 31 | 11.36% |
33.48%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.14%
Male Poverty Rate
36.42%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Thayer is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Thayer is White, with 11.36% 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 38.81%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 44.59%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 66.67% |
| High School | 36.56% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.48% |
| Some College | 3.66% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 21.57% |
| Male Employed | 5.08% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,250 | $75,183 |
| Households | $46,250 | $58,912 |
| Married Families | $79,063 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,731 | $32,172 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.0%
Male Marriage Rate
36.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
19
Number of Veterans
18
Male Veterans
1
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 6 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| World War II | 3 |
| Second Gulf War | 1 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 7 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 65 to 74 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19 | 7.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
21.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
68.42%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50%
Labor Force Participation
49.7%
Employment Rate
0.6%
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
76.02%
Born in Thayer
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Thayer residents were born in the United States, with 76.02% having been born in Kansas. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 401 | -4 | -0.99% |
| 2028 | 405 | -4 | -0.98% |
| 2027 | 409 | -4 | -0.97% |
| 2026 | 413 | -4 | -0.96% |
| 2025 | 417 | -4 | -0.95% |
| 2024 | 421 | -4 | -0.94% |
| 2023 | 425 | -5 | -1.16% |
| 2022 | 430 | -6 | -1.38% |
| 2021 | 436 | -1 | -0.23% |
| 2020 | 437 | -27 | -5.82% |
| 2019 | 464 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 464 | -5 | -1.07% |
| 2017 | 469 | -1 | -0.21% |
| 2016 | 470 | -4 | -0.84% |
| 2015 | 474 | 1 | 0.21% |
| 2014 | 473 | -6 | -1.25% |
| 2013 | 479 | -5 | -1.03% |
| 2012 | 484 | -4 | -0.82% |
| 2011 | 488 | -4 | -0.81% |
| 2010 | 492 | 0 | 0% |