Thayer County, NE County Profile

Thayer County, NE

Thayer County: Strategic Location in the Heart of the Country

From Thayer County, businesses can reach the majority of east and west coast cities within two days. We are truly in the heart of the country and the ideal location for distribution, agriculture and manufacturing businesses. The cost of living and doing business here is lower than the national average (72%) which is an added benefit. 

Thayer County is made up of 11 cities with Hebron as its county seat. Located on the south line of Nebraska, Thayer County is known for an abundance of natural resources, which are partially used for agriculture. The sloping rolling hills and beautiful tarain offer plenty of space for growth and expansion. Companies like Cargill Ag, Norder Supply Inc., and others have used the combination of our natural resources, strong workforce and affordability to grow their businesses within the county. For example, Reinke Manufacturing Company of Deshler started in 1968, selling pivot irrigation rigs. They now employ over 400 people and are one of the four leading irrigation equipment manufacturers in the world.

Population

Total Population

4,865

Population
Growth Rate

-0.61%

Median Age

47

Diversity Index

14.700

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Housing & Income

Households

2,149

Total Housing Units

2,461


Owner Occupied

1,675

Renter Occupied

474

Vacant

312

Median Home Value

$110,018


Average Home Value

$168,612

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.92%

Income Projection

Median Household

$64,137 $72,612


Average Household

$82,362 $92,783


Per Capita

$36,407 $42,032

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Workforce

Total Businesses

386

Total Employed

3,086

Workers 16+

2,405

2024 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

29

Employed

701

2024 Wholesale Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

17

Employed

479

2024 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

13

Employed

359

2024 Manufacturing Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

10

Employed

217

2024 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

43

Employed

197

2024 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

33

Employed

185

Some
High School

122

Graduated
High School

1,042

Associates
Degree

549

Bachelor's
Degree

580

Graduate
Degree

244

Average Commute Time

14 min.



Resident Commuters

1,936

Non-Resident Commuters

390

Drive Alone

2,011

Carpooled

163

Public

2

Work At Home

119

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26
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