Thayer County's estimated 2025 population is 4,779 with a growth rate of -0.52% 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 -8.69% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Thayer County includes 94.17% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race, Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,650 | 94.17% |
| Two or more races | 235 | 4.76% |
| Native American | 34 | 0.69% |
| Other race | 13 | 0.26% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.02% |
Married
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Never Married
Thayer County's average per capita income is $40,838. Household income levels show a median of $63,095. The poverty rate stands at 9%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $86,731 | - |
| Families | $81,304 | $92,706 |
| Households | $63,095 | $80,688 |
| Non Families | $38,889 | $58,007 |
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