Thayer, MO

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Thayer Overview

2,111
TOTAL POPULATION
942
MALE POPULATION
1,169
FEMALE POPULATION
80.58
MALES / 100 FEMALES
124.10
FEMALES / 100 MALES
41.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$20,083
PER CAPITA INCOME
$52,589
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$35,357
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
22.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
77.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.41
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
693
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
41.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Thayer Zip Codes

Thayer Area Codes

Race in Thayer

The most populous races in Thayer are White / Caucasian (1,946 | 92.2%), Two or more Races (161 | 7.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (51 | 2.4%).
Race in Thayer
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino512.4%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian1,94692.2%
Two or more Races1617.6%
Some other Race40.2%
Total2,111100.0%

Ancestry in Thayer

The most populous ancestries reported in Thayer are English (462 | 21.9%), Irish (412 | 19.5%), German (260 | 12.3%), American (116 | 5.5%), and Scottish (83 | 3.9%), together accounting for 63.2% of all Thayer residents.
Ancestry in Thayer
Ancestry# Population% Population
American1165.5%
Cherokee130.6%
Choctaw120.6%
Danish180.9%
Dutch311.5%
English46221.9%
French261.2%
French Canadian80.4%
German26012.3%
Greek40.2%
Hungarian80.4%
Irish41219.5%
Italian241.1%
Korean30.1%
Mexican512.4%
Native Hawaiian60.3%
Norwegian452.1%
Russian40.2%
Scotch-Irish703.3%
Scottish833.9%
Welsh100.5%
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Immigrants in Thayer

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Thayer came from Asia (8 | 0.4%), Eastern Asia (5 | 0.2%), Japan (5 | 0.2%), Philippines (3 | 0.1%), and South Eastern Asia (3 | 0.1%), together accounting for 1.1% of all Thayer residents.
Immigrants in Thayer
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia80.4%
Eastern Asia50.2%
Japan50.2%
Philippines30.1%
South Eastern Asia30.1%
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Sex and Age in Thayer

Sex and Age in Thayer

The most populous age groups in Thayer are 40 to 44 Years (136 | 14.4%) for men and 40 to 44 Years (123 | 10.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Thayer
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years41 (4.3%)28 (2.4%)
5 to 9 Years71 (7.5%)75 (6.4%)
10 to 14 Years118 (12.5%)82 (7.0%)
15 to 19 Years92 (9.8%)119 (10.2%)
20 to 24 Years5 (0.5%)40 (3.4%)
25 to 29 Years52 (5.5%)39 (3.3%)
30 to 34 Years19 (2.0%)15 (1.3%)
35 to 39 Years63 (6.7%)107 (9.1%)
40 to 44 Years136 (14.4%)123 (10.5%)
45 to 49 Years6 (0.6%)33 (2.8%)
50 to 54 Years31 (3.3%)69 (5.9%)
55 to 59 Years95 (10.1%)42 (3.6%)
60 to 64 Years26 (2.8%)84 (7.2%)
65 to 69 Years84 (8.9%)102 (8.7%)
70 to 74 Years46 (4.9%)79 (6.8%)
75 to 79 Years28 (3.0%)34 (2.9%)
80 to 84 Years14 (1.5%)59 (5.1%)
85 Years and over15 (1.6%)39 (3.3%)
Total942 (100.0%)1,169 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Thayer

Median Family Size in Thayer

The median family size in Thayer is 3.10 persons per family, with single female/mother families (118 | 21.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (62 | 11.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.84 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Thayer
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple362 (66.8%)2.85
Single Male/Father62 (11.4%)2.84
Single Female/Mother118 (21.8%)4.00
Total Families542 (100.0%)3.10

Median Household Size in Thayer

The median household size in Thayer is 2.56 persons per household, with single female/mother households (118 | 14.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.42 persons per household. non-family households (252 | 31.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.13 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Thayer
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple362 (45.6%)2.85
Single Male/Father62 (7.8%)3.16
Single Female/Mother118 (14.9%)4.42
Non-family252 (31.7%)1.13
Total Households794 (100.0%)2.56

Household Size by Marriage Status in Thayer

Out of a total of 794 households in Thayer, 542 (68.3%) are family households, while 252 (31.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 284, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 229.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Thayer
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-229 (28.8%)
2-Person Households284 (35.8%)23 (2.9%)
3-Person Households35 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households181 (22.8%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households28 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households14 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total542 (68.3%)252 (31.7%)

Female Fertility in Thayer

Fertility by Age in Thayer

Female Fertility by Age in Thayer
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Thayer

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Thayer
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Thayer

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Thayer
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Thayer

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Thayer
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Thayer

Income Overview in Thayer

Per Capita Income in Thayer is $20,083, while median incomes of families and households are $52,589 and $35,357 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,111$20,083
Median Family Income542$52,589
Mean Family Income542$51,473
Median Household Income794$35,357
Mean Household Income794$46,174
Income Deficit542$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,11122.56%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,11177.44¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,1110.41

Earnings by Sex in Thayer

Average Earnings in Thayer are $31,611, $32,284 for men and $25,000 for women, a difference of 22.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Thayer
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male347 (50.7%)$32,284
Female338 (49.3%)$25,000
Total685 (100.0%)$31,611

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Thayer

The most common earnings brackets in Thayer are $25,000 to $29,999 for men (72 | 20.7%) and $35,000 to $39,999 for women (66 | 19.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Thayer
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,99921 (6.0%)35 (10.4%)
$5,000 to $7,4996 (1.7%)7 (2.1%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)14 (4.1%)
$10,000 to $12,4994 (1.1%)35 (10.4%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)19 (5.6%)
$15,000 to $17,4997 (2.0%)7 (2.1%)
$17,500 to $19,9999 (2.6%)24 (7.1%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)16 (4.7%)
$22,500 to $24,9997 (2.0%)12 (3.5%)
$25,000 to $29,99972 (20.7%)14 (4.1%)
$30,000 to $34,99956 (16.1%)4 (1.2%)
$35,000 to $39,99950 (14.4%)66 (19.5%)
$40,000 to $44,99926 (7.5%)12 (3.5%)
$45,000 to $49,99914 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,99928 (8.1%)7 (2.1%)
$55,000 to $64,9998 (2.3%)30 (8.9%)
$65,000 to $74,99921 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99912 (3.5%)3 (0.9%)
$100,000+6 (1.7%)33 (9.8%)
Total347 (100.0%)338 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Thayer

Average earnings in Thayer are $32,163 for men and $35,170 for women, a difference of 8.6%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $48,750, while those with bachelor's degree education earn the least with $29,688. Women with an educational attainment of less than high school earn the most with the average annual earnings of $115,817, while those with bachelor's degree education have the smallest earnings of $7,589.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Thayer
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$31,034$19,444
College or Associate's Degree$48,750$20,536
Bachelor's Degree$29,688$7,589
Graduate Degree--
Total$32,163$35,170

Family Income in Thayer

Family Income Brackets in Thayer

According to the Thayer family income data, there are 179 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 33.0% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Thayer
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000387.0%
$10,000 to $14,99950.9%
$15,000 to $24,9999617.7%
$25,000 to $34,9999116.8%
$35,000 to $49,999315.7%
$50,000 to $74,99917933.0%
$75,000 to $99,9995410.0%
$100,000 to $149,999468.5%
$150,000 to $199,99920.4%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Thayer

2-person families (284 | 52.4%) account for the highest median family income in Thayer with $61,441 per family, while 2-person families (284 | 52.4%) have the highest median income of $30,720 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Thayer
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families284 (52.4%)$61,441
3-Person Families67 (12.4%)$52,902
4-Person Families149 (27.5%)$24,332
5-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
6-Person Families28 (5.2%)$0
7+ Person Families14 (2.6%)$0
Total542 (100.0%)$52,589

Family Income by Number of Earners in Thayer

Family Income by Number of Earners in Thayer
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners220 (40.6%)$0
1 Earner180 (33.2%)$52,679
2 Earners130 (24.0%)$60,625
3+ Earners12 (2.2%)$0
Total542 (100.0%)$52,589

Household Income in Thayer

Household Income Brackets in Thayer

With 173 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Thayer, accounting for 21.8% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Thayer
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0008510.7%
$10,000 to $14,999536.7%
$15,000 to $24,99914017.6%
$25,000 to $34,99911814.9%
$35,000 to $49,9998210.3%
$50,000 to $74,99917321.8%
$75,000 to $99,999789.8%
$100,000 to $149,999475.9%
$150,000 to $199,999182.3%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Thayer

The median household income in Thayer is $35,357, with the highest median household income of $57,813 found in the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 285 households (35.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 22 households (2.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Thayer
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years22 (2.8%)$0
25 to 44 Years223 (28.1%)$34,777
45 to 64 Years264 (33.3%)$29,643
65+ Years285 (35.9%)$57,813
Total794 (100.0%)$35,357

Poverty in Thayer

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Thayer

With 23.2% poverty level for males and 42.8% for females among the residents of Thayer, 5 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 20 males (100.0%) and 78 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Thayer
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years27 (65.8%)21 (75.0%)
5 Years20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years40 (31.0%)78 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)49 (62.0%)
15 Years25 (100.0%)14 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years4 (6.0%)64 (91.4%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)10 (13.3%)
25 to 34 Years25 (35.2%)15 (27.8%)
35 to 44 Years61 (30.6%)75 (32.6%)
45 to 54 Years11 (29.7%)33 (34.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)66 (54.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)13 (7.5%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)44 (40.7%)
Total213 (23.2%)482 (42.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Thayer

According to the poverty statistics in Thayer, males aged 12 to 14 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 92.5% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Thayer
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years14 (34.2%)7 (25.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years89 (69.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years40 (100.0%)30 (38.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years63 (94.0%)6 (8.6%)
18 to 24 Years5 (100.0%)65 (86.7%)
25 to 34 Years46 (64.8%)39 (72.2%)
35 to 44 Years138 (69.4%)155 (67.4%)
45 to 54 Years26 (70.3%)64 (66.0%)
55 to 64 Years106 (100.0%)55 (45.5%)
65 to 74 Years125 (100.0%)160 (92.5%)
75 Years and over52 (100.0%)64 (59.3%)
Total704 (76.8%)645 (57.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Thayer

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Thayer show that 15.8% or 57 of the total 362 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 28 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 1.6%, which includes 4 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Thayer
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children246 (98.4%)4 (1.6%)
1 or 2 Children59 (74.7%)20 (25.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)28 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Total305 (84.3%)57 (15.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Thayer

According to the poverty data in Thayer, 16.1% or 10 single-father households and 78.8% or 93 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 households (22.2%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 79 households (89.8%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Thayer
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children4 (22.2%)5 (38.5%)
1 or 2 Children6 (13.6%)9 (52.9%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)79 (89.8%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total10 (16.1%)93 (78.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Thayer

The poverty data for Thayer shows that 57 of the married-couple family households (15.8%) and 103 of the single-parent households (57.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 28 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 79 household (89.8%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Thayer
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children4 (1.6%)9 (29.0%)
1 or 2 Children20 (25.3%)15 (24.6%)
3 or 4 Children28 (100.0%)79 (89.8%)
5 or more Children5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total57 (15.8%)103 (57.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Thayer

Employment by Class of Employer in Thayer

Among the 663 employed individuals in Thayer, private company employees (378 | 57.0%), not-for-profit organizations (101 | 15.2%), and local government employees (41 | 6.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Thayer
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees37857.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)385.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)294.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations10115.2%
Local Government Employees416.2%
State Government Employees416.2%
Federal Government Employees355.3%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total663100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Thayer

According to the labor force statistics for Thayer, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,657), 41.8% or 693 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.2% or 29 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 91.2% or 83 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 48.3% or 14 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Thayer
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years29 (16.9%)14 (48.3%)
20 to 24 Years35 (77.8%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years83 (91.2%)3 (3.6%)
30 to 34 Years26 (76.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years300 (69.9%)6 (2.0%)
45 to 54 Years73 (52.5%)2 (2.7%)
55 to 59 Years98 (71.5%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years22 (20.0%)4 (18.2%)
65 to 74 Years10 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over16 (8.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total693 (41.8%)29 (4.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Thayer

According to labor force statistics for Thayer, 64.0% of individuals (602) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (940) are in the labor force, with 2.5% or 15 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 93.7% or 179 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 3.8% or 7 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Thayer
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School35 (38.5%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma183 (54.1%)13 (3.8%)
College / Associate Degree205 (64.1%)9 (2.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher179 (93.7%)2 (1.1%)
Total602 (64.0%)24 (2.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Thayer

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Thayer are Community & Social Service (66 | 10.0%), Management (65 | 9.8%), Education Instruction & Library (52 | 7.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (38 | 5.7%), and Health Technologists (27 | 4.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Thayer

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Thayer, the most male-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (69.6%), Education Instruction & Library (38.5%), and Community & Social Service (30.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Thayer
OccupationMaleFemale
Management17 (26.2%)48 (73.9%)
Business & Financial16 (69.6%)7 (30.4%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 20 (30.3%)46 (69.7%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library20 (38.5%)32 (61.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)38 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
Total (Category)53 (27.0%)143 (73.0%)
Total (Overall)334 (50.4%)329 (49.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Thayer are Healthcare Support (110 | 16.6%), Security & Protection (9 | 1.4%), Food Preparation & Serving (7 | 1.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (6 | 0.9%), and Law Enforcement (5 | 0.7%).
Services Occupations in Thayer

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Thayer, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (76.4%), and Food Preparation & Serving (57.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Thayer
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support26 (23.6%)84 (76.4%)
Security & Protection9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving3 (42.9%)4 (57.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)44 (33.3%)88 (66.7%)
Total (Overall)334 (50.4%)329 (49.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Thayer are Sales & Related (87 | 13.1%), and Office & Administration (64 | 9.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Thayer

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Thayer
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related58 (66.7%)29 (33.3%)
Office & Administration3 (4.7%)61 (95.3%)
Total (Category)61 (40.4%)90 (59.6%)
Total (Overall)334 (50.4%)329 (49.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Thayer are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (24 | 3.6%), Construction & Extraction (19 | 2.9%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (8 | 1.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Thayer

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Thayer
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)51 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)334 (50.4%)329 (49.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Thayer are Production (110 | 16.6%), Transportation (14 | 2.1%), and Material Moving (9 | 1.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Thayer

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Thayer
OccupationMaleFemale
Production102 (92.7%)8 (7.3%)
Transportation14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)125 (94.0%)8 (6.0%)
Total (Overall)334 (50.4%)329 (49.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Thayer

Employment Industries in Thayer

The major employment industries in Thayer include Health Care & Social Assistance (218 | 32.9%), Manufacturing (115 | 17.3%), Retail Trade (83 | 12.5%), Public Administration (39 | 5.9%), and Accommodation & Food Services (38 | 5.7%).
Employment Industries in Thayer

Employment Industries by Sex in Thayer

The Thayer industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Professional & Scientific (100.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (92.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Thayer
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing107 (93.0%)8 (7.0%)
Wholesale Trade14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade69 (83.1%)14 (16.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing11 (78.6%)3 (21.4%)
Utilities24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing10 (55.6%)8 (44.4%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services20 (64.5%)11 (35.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance26 (11.9%)192 (88.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services3 (7.9%)35 (92.1%)
Public Administration17 (43.6%)22 (56.4%)
Total334 (50.4%)329 (49.6%)

Education in Thayer

School Enrollment in Thayer

The most common levels of schooling among the 575 students in Thayer are middle school (172 | 29.9%), high school (172 | 29.9%), and elementary school (112 | 19.5%).
School Enrollment in Thayer
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool264.5%
Kindergarten173.0%
Elementary School11219.5%
Middle School17229.9%
High School17229.9%
College / Undergraduate284.9%
Graduate / Professional488.4%
Total575100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Thayer

Out of a total of 575 students who are enrolled in schools in Thayer, 18 (3.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 557 (96.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 14 (7.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 26 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Thayer
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old126 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds186 (93.0%)14 (7.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds143 (97.3%)4 (2.7%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over68 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total557 (96.9%)18 (3.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Thayer

Education (154 | 39.4%), psychology (57 | 14.6%), social sciences (57 | 14.6%), arts & humanities (33 | 8.4%), and business (26 | 6.7%) are the most common fields of study among 391 individuals in Thayer who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Thayer
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences246.1%
Psychology5714.6%
Social Sciences5714.6%
Engineering51.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology256.4%
Business266.7%
Education15439.4%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History82.1%
Visual & Performing Arts20.5%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities338.4%
Total391100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Thayer

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Thayer

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Thayer are males with 1 vehicle (114, accounting for 34.1%) and females with 1 vehicle (102, making up 34.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Thayer
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle8 (2.4%)5 (1.5%)
1 Vehicle114 (34.1%)102 (31.0%)
2 Vehicles102 (30.5%)104 (31.6%)
3 Vehicles94 (28.1%)71 (21.6%)
4 Vehicles13 (3.9%)32 (9.7%)
5 or more Vehicles3 (0.9%)15 (4.6%)
Total334 (100.0%)329 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Thayer

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Thayer are 5 to 9 minutes (235 commuters, 37.4%), 30 to 34 minutes (114 commuters, 18.1%), and 10 to 14 minutes (49 commuters, 7.8%).
Commute Time in Thayer
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes325.1%
5 to 9 Minutes23537.4%
10 to 14 Minutes497.8%
15 to 19 Minutes396.2%
20 to 24 Minutes284.4%
25 to 29 Minutes182.9%
30 to 34 Minutes11418.1%
35 to 39 Minutes284.4%
40 to 44 Minutes406.4%
45 to 59 Minutes30.5%
60 to 89 Minutes71.1%
90 or more Minutes365.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Thayer

The most common commute times in Thayer are 5 to 9 minutes (104 commuters, 33.1%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (131 commuters, 41.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Thayer
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes10 (3.2%)22 (7.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes104 (33.1%)131 (41.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes31 (9.9%)18 (5.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes9 (2.9%)30 (9.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes23 (7.3%)5 (1.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes10 (3.2%)8 (2.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes62 (19.8%)52 (16.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes11 (3.5%)17 (5.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes28 (8.9%)12 (3.8%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)3 (0.9%)
60 to 89 Minutes7 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes19 (6.0%)17 (5.4%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Thayer

The most frequent times of departure to work in Thayer are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (85, 27.1%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (81, 25.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Thayer
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM85 (27.1%)7 (2.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM33 (10.5%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM8 (2.5%)4 (1.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM30 (9.6%)26 (8.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM53 (16.9%)40 (12.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM44 (14.0%)81 (25.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM22 (7.0%)2 (0.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM14 (4.5%)35 (11.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)14 (4.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)42 (13.3%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM15 (4.8%)26 (8.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM10 (3.2%)38 (12.1%)
Total314 (100.0%)315 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Thayer

Occupancy by Ownership in Thayer

Of the total 794 dwellings in Thayer, owner-occupied units account for 482 (60.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 312 (39.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Thayer
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units48260.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units31239.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units794100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Thayer

Occupancy by Household Size in Thayer
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household22928.8%
2-Person Household30738.7%
3-Person Household354.4%
4+ Person Household22328.1%
Total Housing Units794100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Thayer

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Thayer
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household133 (58.1%)96 (41.9%)
2-Person Household274 (89.2%)33 (10.7%)
3-Person Household18 (51.4%)17 (48.6%)
4+ Person Household57 (25.6%)166 (74.4%)
Total Housing Units482 (60.7%)312 (39.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Thayer

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Thayer
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School42 (42.4%)57 (57.6%)
High School Diploma176 (56.2%)137 (43.8%)
College/Associate Degree162 (63.0%)95 (37.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher102 (81.6%)23 (18.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Thayer

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Thayer
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years9712.2%
35 to 44 Years14818.6%
45 to 54 Years10613.4%
55 to 64 Years15819.9%
65 to 74 Years17421.9%
75 to 84 Years9512.0%
85 Years and Over162.0%
Total794100.0%

Housing Finances in Thayer

Median Income by Occupancy in Thayer

Median Income by Occupancy in Thayer
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied482 (60.7%)$60,241
Renter-Occupied312 (39.3%)$24,384
Average794 (100.0%)$35,357

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Thayer

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Thayer
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00025 (5.2%)29 (9.3%)
$5,000 to $9,99918 (3.7%)13 (4.2%)
$10,000 to $14,99932 (6.6%)21 (6.7%)
$15,000 to $19,99914 (2.9%)10 (3.2%)
$20,000 to $24,99915 (3.1%)101 (32.4%)
$25,000 to $34,99929 (6.0%)89 (28.5%)
$35,000 to $49,99973 (15.1%)9 (2.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999173 (35.9%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99950 (10.4%)28 (9.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99944 (9.1%)3 (1.0%)
$150,000 or more9 (1.9%)9 (2.9%)
Total482 (100.0%)312 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Thayer

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Thayer
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30063 (13.1%)15 (4.8%)
$300 to $49997 (20.1%)52 (16.7%)
$500 to $799201 (41.7%)82 (26.3%)
$800 to $99936 (7.5%)81 (26.0%)
$1,000 to $1,49981 (16.8%)31 (9.9%)
$1,500 to $1,9994 (0.8%)18 (5.8%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total482 (100.0%)312 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Thayer

Housing Structures in Thayer

Housing Structures in Thayer
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached66683.9%
Single Unit, Attached91.1%
2 Unit Apartments283.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments202.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments81.0%
10 or more Apartments91.1%
Mobile Home / Other546.8%
Total794100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Thayer

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Thayer
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached458 (68.8%)208 (31.2%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments14 (50.0%)14 (50.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other10 (18.5%)44 (81.5%)
Total482 (60.7%)312 (39.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Thayer

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Thayer
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms11 (2.3%)60 (19.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms130 (27.0%)148 (47.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms199 (41.3%)67 (21.5%)
8 or more Rooms142 (29.5%)37 (11.9%)
Total482 (100.0%)312 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Thayer

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Thayer
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas4 (0.8%)5 (1.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas304 (63.1%)148 (47.4%)
Electricity159 (33.0%)159 (51.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene5 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels10 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total482 (100.0%)312 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Thayer

Household Vehicle Usage in Thayer
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle5 (1.0%)15 (4.8%)
1 Vehicle128 (26.6%)155 (49.7%)
2 Vehicles225 (46.7%)128 (41.0%)
3 or more Vehicles124 (25.7%)14 (4.5%)
Total482 (100.0%)312 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Thayer

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Thayer

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units298184
Median Property Value$69,400$95,000
Median Household Income$50,278$7
Monthly Housing Costs$479$0
Real Estate Taxes$473$14

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Thayer

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Thayer
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00095 (31.9%)34 (18.5%)
$50,000 to $99,99991 (30.5%)62 (33.7%)
$100,000 to $299,999112 (37.6%)84 (45.7%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)4 (2.2%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total298 (100.0%)184 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Thayer

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Thayer
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00029 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99948 (16.1%)14 (7.6%)
$25,000 to $34,99912 (4.0%)13 (7.1%)
$35,000 to $49,99959 (19.8%)17 (9.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999113 (37.9%)14 (7.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99918 (6.0%)60 (32.6%)
$100,000 to $149,99917 (5.7%)32 (17.4%)
$150,000 or more2 (0.7%)27 (14.7%)
Total298 (100.0%)184 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Thayer

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Thayer
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x143 (48.0%)67,031 (36,429.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x70 (23.5%)120 (65.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x5 (1.7%)28 (15.2%)
4.0x or more59 (19.8%)4 (2.2%)
Total298 (100.0%)184 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Thayer

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Thayer
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800255 (85.6%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49925 (8.4%)100 (54.3%)
$800 to $1,49910 (3.4%)56 (30.4%)
Total298 (100.0%)184 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Thayer

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Thayer

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Thayer
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years69 (77.5%)20 (22.5%)
6 to 18 Years423 (78.8%)114 (21.2%)
19 to 25 Years52 (81.2%)12 (18.8%)
26 to 34 Years84 (79.2%)22 (20.7%)
35 to 44 Years251 (58.5%)178 (41.5%)
45 to 54 Years93 (69.4%)41 (30.6%)
55 to 64 Years219 (96.5%)8 (3.5%)
65 to 74 Years298 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older160 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,649 (80.7%)395 (19.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Thayer

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Thayer
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born69 (77.5%)20 (22.5%)
Foreign Born, Citizen423 (78.8%)114 (21.2%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen52 (81.2%)12 (18.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Thayer

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Thayer
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000544 (93.1%)40 (6.9%)
$25,000 to $49,999316 (63.1%)185 (36.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999431 (99.1%)4 (0.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999194 (84.7%)35 (15.3%)
$100,000 and over156 (54.4%)131 (45.6%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Thayer

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Thayer
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 669 (77.5%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years327 (60.9%)96 (17.9%)
19 to 25 Years10 (15.6%)42 (65.6%)
25 to 34 Years24 (22.6%)60 (56.6%)
35 to 44 Years88 (20.5%)171 (39.9%)
45 to 54 Years40 (29.8%)65 (48.5%)
55 to 64 Years79 (34.8%)150 (66.1%)
65 to 74 Years298 (100.0%)149 (50.0%)
75 Years and over160 (100.0%)125 (78.1%)
Total1,095 (53.6%)858 (42.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Thayer

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Thayer
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years43 (15.3%)14 (5.8%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)16 (12.4%)
35 to 64 Years95 (27.8%)61 (13.6%)
65 to 74 Years111 (88.8%)62 (35.8%)
75 Years and over28 (53.8%)45 (41.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Thayer

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Thayer: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)8 (3.3%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years50 (14.6%)18 (4.0%)
65 to 74 Years35 (28.0%)28 (16.2%)
75 Years and over24 (46.2%)18 (16.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Thayer: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years8 (6.4%)9 (5.2%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)19 (17.6%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Thayer: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years43 (15.3%)14 (5.8%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)8 (6.2%)
35 to 64 Years32 (9.4%)45 (10.0%)
65 to 74 Years75 (60.0%)4 (2.3%)
75 Years and over3 (5.8%)9 (8.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Thayer: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)4 (1.7%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)16 (12.4%)
35 to 64 Years54 (15.8%)26 (5.8%)
65 to 74 Years92 (73.6%)38 (22.0%)
75 Years and over18 (34.6%)45 (41.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Thayer: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years18 (6.4%)4 (1.7%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years11 (3.2%)8 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years15 (12.0%)17 (9.8%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)30 (27.8%)

Technology Access in Thayer

Computing Device Access in Thayer

Computing Device Access in Thayer
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop55269.5%
Smartphone63680.1%
Tablet46458.4%
No Computing Device627.8%
Total794100.0%

Internet Access in Thayer

Internet Access in Thayer
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet50.6%
Broadband Home52666.2%
Cellular Data Only516.4%
Satellite Internet40.5%
No Internet21226.7%
Total794100.0%

Thayer Summary

Thayer is a city located in Oregon County, Missouri, United States. The population was 2,717 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Oregon County. Thayer is located in the Ozark Mountains region of Missouri.

History

Thayer was founded in 1883 by the Thayer brothers, who were looking for a place to build a railroad. The town was named after one of the brothers, John Thayer. The railroad was completed in 1884 and the town was incorporated in 1887.
The town grew quickly and by the early 1900s, it had become a major hub for the timber industry. The town was also home to several sawmills, a flour mill, and a brick factory.
In the 1920s, Thayer was a popular tourist destination. The town was home to several resorts, including the Thayer Hotel, which was built in 1924. The hotel was a popular destination for tourists from St. Louis and other nearby cities.
In the 1950s, Thayer began to decline as the timber industry moved away from the area. The town's population decreased and many of the businesses closed.

Geography

Thayer is located at 36°45'25" North, 91°25'45" West (36.756944, -91.429167). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.2 square miles (5.7 km2), all land.

Economy

Thayer's economy is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The town is home to several farms, which produce a variety of crops, including corn, soybeans, and wheat. The town is also home to several tourist attractions, including the Thayer Hotel, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were 2,717 people, 1,093 households, and 717 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,228.2 people per square mile (474.2/km2). There were 1,223 housing units at an average density of 551.2 per square mile (212.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.2% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.
There were 1,093 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.2% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.7% were non-families. 29.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.94.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 19.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $25,938, and the median income for a family was $31,250. Males had a median income of $25,000 versus $17,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,945. About 17.2% of families and 20.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.2% of those under age 18 and 16.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Thayer?
Total Population of Thayer is 2,111.
What is the Total Male Population of Thayer?
Total Male Population of Thayer is 942.
What is the Total Female Population of Thayer?
Total Female Population of Thayer is 1,169.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Thayer?
There are 80.58 Males per 100 Females in Thayer.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Thayer?
There are 124.10 Females per 100 Males in Thayer.
What is the Median Population Age in Thayer?
Median Population Age in Thayer is 41.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Thayer
Average Family Size in Thayer is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Thayer
Average Household Size in Thayer is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Thayer?
Per Capita income in Thayer is $20,083.
What is the Median Family Income in Thayer?
Median Family Income in Thayer is $52,589.
What is the Median Household income in Thayer?
Median Household Income in Thayer is $35,357.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Thayer?
Income or Wage Gap in Thayer is 22.6%.
Women in Thayer earn 77.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Thayer?
Inequality or Gini Index in Thayer is 0.41.
How Large is the Labor Force in Thayer?
There are 693 People in the Labor Forcein in Thayer.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Thayer?
41.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Thayer.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Thayer?
Unemployment Rate in Thayer is 4.2%.