Thayer, Kansas facts for kids
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Thayer, Kansas
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Location within Neosho County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Neosho |
| Founded | 1870 |
| Platted | 1870 |
| Incorporated | 1871 |
| Named for | Nathaniel Thayer |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.80 sq mi (2.07 km2) |
| • Land | 0.75 sq mi (1.95 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,024 ft (312 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 432 |
| • Density | 540/sq mi (208.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66776
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-70300 |
| GNIS ID | 2396047 |
Thayer is a city in Neosho County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 432.
History
Thayer was laid out in the fall of 1870 when the railroad was extended to that point. It was named for Nathaniel Thayer, a railroad employee. The town was built up quickly and was incorporated as a city in 1871.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.80 square miles (2.07 km2), of which, 0.75 square miles (1.94 km2) is land and 0.05 square miles (0.13 km2) is water.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Thayer has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 311 | — | |
| 1890 | 544 | 74.9% | |
| 1900 | 542 | −0.4% | |
| 1910 | 542 | 0.0% | |
| 1920 | 528 | −2.6% | |
| 1930 | 495 | −6.2% | |
| 1940 | 461 | −6.9% | |
| 1950 | 423 | −8.2% | |
| 1960 | 396 | −6.4% | |
| 1970 | 430 | 8.6% | |
| 1980 | 517 | 20.2% | |
| 1990 | 435 | −15.9% | |
| 2000 | 500 | 14.9% | |
| 2010 | 497 | −0.6% | |
| 2020 | 432 | −13.1% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 497 people, 197 households, and 136 families residing in the city. The population density was 662.7 inhabitants per square mile (255.9/km2). There were 221 housing units at an average density of 294.7 per square mile (113.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.6% White, 0.8% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 3.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.
There were 197 households, of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.9% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.0% were non-families. 27.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.05.
The median age in the city was 37.1 years. 25.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.6% were from 25 to 44; 25% were from 45 to 64; and 14.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.7% male and 46.3% female.
Education
Thayer is served by USD 447 Cherryvale.
Thayer High School was closed through school unification. Thayer schools mascot is the Flyer.
Notable people
- Nellie Shepherd, painter
See also
In Spanish: Thayer (Kansas) para niños
