Thayer, Illinois facts for kids
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Thayer
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Location of Thayer in Sangamon County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Sangamon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.61 sq mi (1.58 km2) |
| • Land | 0.61 sq mi (1.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 645 ft (197 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 632 |
| • Density | 1,036.07/sq mi (399.76/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62689
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-74860 |
Thayer is a small village located in Sangamon County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 632 people lived there. It is part of the larger Springfield area.
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Where is Thayer?
Thayer is located at 39 degrees, 32 minutes, 21 seconds North and 89 degrees, 45 minutes, 40 seconds West. This means it's in the northern and western parts of the world.
The village covers a total area of about 0.61 square miles (1.58 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the village limits.
How Many People Live in Thayer?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 1,012 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,254 | 23.9% | |
| 1930 | 813 | −35.2% | |
| 1940 | 789 | −3.0% | |
| 1950 | 695 | −11.9% | |
| 1960 | 649 | −6.6% | |
| 1970 | 616 | −5.1% | |
| 1980 | 759 | 23.2% | |
| 1990 | 730 | −3.8% | |
| 2000 | 750 | 2.7% | |
| 2010 | 693 | −7.6% | |
| 2020 | 632 | −8.8% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 750 people living in Thayer. These people lived in 276 households, and 203 of these were families.
Most people in Thayer were White (99.07%). A small number of people were African American (0.13%) or from other backgrounds. About 0.80% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Age and Income in Thayer
In 2000, about 29.7% of the people in Thayer were under 18 years old. About 12.8% were 65 years or older. The average age in the village was 33 years old.
The average income for a household in Thayer was $42,031 per year. For families, the average income was $51,750 per year. A small number of families (4.1%) and people (5.1%) lived below the poverty line.
Famous People from Thayer
- Andrew F. Warga was a person from Thayer who became a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly. He was elected in 1958.
See also
In Spanish: Thayer (Illinois) para niños
