Thayer County, Nebraska
NE · FIPS 31169 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,901 | — | #2,906 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $66,213 | -11.9% | #1,508 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 46.0 years | +18.3% | #601 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $122,800 | -56.4% | #2,611 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $766 | -34.1% | #2,366 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.0% | -28.5% | #575 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Thayer County has a population of 4,901, making it the #2,906 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.0 years, which is 18.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Thayer County is $66,213, ranking #1,508 out of 3,222 counties — 11.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 9.0% and unemployment stands at 2.0%.
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The median home value in Thayer County is $122,800 (-56.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $766/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.5%.
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94.8% of residents in Thayer County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.4% above the national rate.
About Thayer County, Nebraska
Thayer County, Nebraska has a total population of 4,901, making it the 2,906th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Thayer County is 46.0 years, which is 18.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Thayer County is $66,213, which ranks #1,508 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 11.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0%.
The median home value in Thayer County is $122,800, 56.4% below the national median. Renters in Thayer County pay a median gross rent of $766 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Thayer County, 23.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 29.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 19.0 min.
Thayer County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.2%) and Two or More Races (3.0%).
All data for Thayer County, Nebraska comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.