Thayer, Nebraska facts for kids
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Thayer, Nebraska
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Cedar Street in Thayer, July 2017
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Location of Thayer, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | York |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.27 sq mi (0.71 km2) |
| • Land | 0.27 sq mi (0.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,581 ft (482 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 44 |
| • Density | 161.17/sq mi (62.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68460
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-48690 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399965 |
Thayer is a small village located in York County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, 44 people lived there. It's a quiet place in the heart of Nebraska.
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The Story of Thayer
Thayer was officially planned and laid out in 1887. This happened when the railroad lines were extended to reach this spot. The village was named after John Milton Thayer. He was an important person in American history. John Milton Thayer was a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He also served as a United States Senator from Nebraska during the Reconstruction era.
Where is Thayer Located?
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 0.29 square miles (0.71 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There is no water within the village limits.
How Many People Live in Thayer?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 168 | — | |
| 1930 | 192 | 14.3% | |
| 1940 | 135 | −29.7% | |
| 1950 | 90 | −33.3% | |
| 1960 | 78 | −13.3% | |
| 1970 | 78 | 0.0% | |
| 1980 | 70 | −10.3% | |
| 1990 | 64 | −8.6% | |
| 2000 | 71 | 10.9% | |
| 2010 | 62 | −12.7% | |
| 2020 | 44 | −29.0% | |
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The population of Thayer has changed over the years. In 1920, 168 people lived there. The population grew a bit in 1930, reaching 192 people. Since then, the number of residents has slowly decreased. By 2020, the population was 44 people.
Thayer's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 62 people lived in Thayer. These people lived in 28 different homes, and 20 of these were families. The village was made up of 100% White residents.
Most of the homes (64.3%) were married couples living together. A small number of homes had a single parent. About 21.4% of all homes had just one person living there. The average number of people in each home was 2.21.
The average age of people in Thayer in 2010 was 50.8 years old. About 19.4% of the residents were under 18 years old. Most people, 51.7%, were between 45 and 64 years old. About 11.3% of the residents were 65 years or older. The village had slightly more males (51.6%) than females (48.4%).
See also
In Spanish: Thayer (Nebraska) para niños
