Total Population
5,093
Population
Growth Rate
-0.23%
Median Age
52
Diversity Index
9.900
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.
Households
2,304
Total Housing Units
2,736
Owner Occupied
1,748
Renter Occupied
556
Vacant
432
Median Home Value
$86,997
Average Home Value
$127,388
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.03%
Per Capita Income
2.00%
Median Household
$54,529 $57,765
Average Household
$75,362 $82,815
Per Capita
$34,110 $37,653
Total Businesses
364
Total Employed
2,900
Workers 16+
2,528
2021 HealthCare/Social Assist
Businesses
23
Employed
780
2021 Wholesale Trade Businesses
Businesses
17
Employed
455
2021 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
13
Employed
363
2021 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
51
Employed
201
2021 Other Service excl Pub Admin
Businesses
59
Employed
144
2021 Public Administration
Businesses
28
Employed
143
Some
High School
193
Graduated
High School
1,199
Associates
Degree
591
Bachelor's
Degree
548
Graduate
Degree
212
Average Commute Time
13 min.
Resident Commuters
2,206
Non-Resident Commuters
265
Drive Alone
2,082
Carpooled
138
Public
2
Work At Home
158