Thayer, Iowa facts for kids
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Thayer, Iowa
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Location of Thayer, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Union |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.14 sq mi (0.37 km2) |
| • Land | 0.14 sq mi (0.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,122 ft (342 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 51 |
| • Density | 356.64/sq mi (138.15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50254
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-77565 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396045 |
Thayer is a small city located in Union County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, the city had a population of 51 people.
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About Thayer's Location
Thayer is a very small city. The United States Census Bureau says that the city covers a total area of about 0.09 square miles (0.23 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Thayer's Population History
The number of people living in Thayer has changed a lot over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 394 | — |
| 1910 | 198 | −49.7% |
| 1920 | 260 | +31.3% |
| 1930 | 164 | −36.9% |
| 1940 | 157 | −4.3% |
| 1950 | 152 | −3.2% |
| 1960 | 101 | −33.6% |
| 1970 | 100 | −1.0% |
| 1980 | 87 | −13.0% |
| 1990 | 79 | −9.2% |
| 2000 | 66 | −16.5% |
| 2010 | 59 | −10.6% |
| 2020 | 51 | −13.6% |
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Thayer's Population in 2020
In 2020, a census counted 51 people living in Thayer. These people lived in 21 different homes, and 16 of these were families. The city had about 358 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Thayer were White (88.2%). A small number were Asian (5.9%) or identified as being of two or more races (5.9%). About 2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (42.9%) had children under 18 living there. The average age of people in Thayer was 34.5 years old. About 21.6% of residents were under 20, and 9.8% were 65 or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (51.0%) and females (49.0%).
Thayer's Population in 2010
Back in 2010, the census showed that 59 people lived in Thayer. They lived in 24 homes, with 15 of these being families. At that time, all residents were White.
About 37.5% of homes had children under 18. The average age was 36.5 years. About 25.4% of residents were under 18, and 8.5% were 65 or older. More males (57.6%) lived in Thayer than females (42.4%) in 2010.
