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

4,913

Population
Growth Rate

-0.60%

Median Age

52

Diversity Index

14.000

Housing & Income

Households

2,115

Total Housing Units

2,483


Owner Occupied

1,689

Renter Occupied

426

Vacant

368

Median Home Value

$102,385


Average Home Value

$154,144

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.72%

Income Projection

Median Household

$62,925 $72,158


Average Household

$86,060 $96,706


Per Capita

$37,071 $42,393

Workforce

Total Businesses

372

Total Employed

3,117

Workers 16+

2,412

2023 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

24

Employed

666

2023 Wholesale Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

17

Employed

474

2023 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

13

Employed

363

2023 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

34

Employed

245

2023 Manufacturing Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

9

Employed

220

2023 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

44

Employed

199

Some
High School

136

Graduated
High School

1,117

Associates
Degree

549

Bachelor's
Degree

627

Graduate
Degree

273

Average Commute Time

14 min.



Resident Commuters

1,962

Non-Resident Commuters

364

Drive Alone

2,045

Carpooled

146

Public

2

Work At Home

86

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