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

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Population

Population2000201020242029
Thayer County, NE6,0555,2284,8654,718

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Population by Age

Population2024
0-4253
5-9300
10-14342
15-19267
20-24199
25-29220
30-34237
35-39263
40-44262
45-49253
50-54287
55-59302
60-64353
65-69381
70-74323
75-79250
80-84181
85+192
18+3,797
Median Age47

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Population by Race

Thayer County, NE2024
Total4,865.00
White Alone95.33%
Black Alone0.37%
American Indian Alone0.25%
Asian Alone0.25%
Pacific Islander Alone0.12%
Some Other Race0.97%
Two or More Races2.71%
Hispanic Origin3.21%
Diversity Index14.70

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Growth Rate

Thayer County, NE2024 - 2029
Population-0.61%
Households-0.12%
Families-0.25%
Median Household Income3%
Per Capita Income3%

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020242029
Households2,5412,2962,1492,136
Housing Units2,8282,7312,4612,428
Owner Occupied Units1,6751,681
Renter Occupied Units474455
Vacant Units312292

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Home Value

Thayer County, NE20242029
Median Home Value$110,018$119,864
Average Home Value$168,612$183,537
<$50,000310292
$50,000 - $99,999473446
$100,000 - $149,999272258
$150,000 - $199,999158151
$200,000 - $249,999108119
$250,000 - $299,999107116
$300,000 - $399,999122148
$400,000 - $499,9992530
$500,000 - $749,99987105
$1,000,000 +00

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later49
2000-200988
1990-1999136
1980-1989142
1970-1979386
1960-1969263
1950-1959273
1940-1949138
1939 or Before1,042

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

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Income

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Income

Thayer County, NE20242029
Median Household$64,137$72,612
Average Household$82,362$92,783
Per Capita$36,407$42,032

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Household Income

Thayer County, NE2024
<$15,000175
$15,000 - $24,999239
$25,000 - $34,999156
$35,000 - $49,999201
$50,000 - $74,999459
$75,000 - $99,999332
$100,000 - $149,999382
$150,000 - $199,999112
$200,000+93

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+2,405
In-County Residents1,936
Out-of-County Residents390
Drive Alone2,011
Carpooled163
Public Transport2
Work at Home119
Motorcycle0
Bicycle1
Walked90
Other19
Less than 5 minutes522
5-9 minutes567
10-14 minutes240
15-19 minutes365
20-24 minutes182
25-29 minutes94
30-34 minutes139
35-39 minutes36
40-44 minutes6
45-59 minutes66
60-89 minutes45
90+ minutes24
Average Travel Time14

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees3,086
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt123
Mining3
Utilities19
Construction76
Manufacturing217
Wholesale Trade479
  
Retail Trade197
  
Transportation/Warehouse117
Information23
  
Finance & Insurance109
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing30
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv42
Legal Services13
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises25
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt10
Educational Services359
HealthCare/Social Assist701
Arts/Entertainment/Rec11
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs149
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin166
Auto Repair/Maintenance19
Public Administration Emp185

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Educational Attainment (25+)

Thayer County, NE2024
<9th Grade57
Some High School122
GED151
Graduated High School1,042
Some College/No Degree759
Associates Degree549
Bachelor's Degree580
Graduate Degree244

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses386
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus27
Mining Bus1
Utilities Bus4
Construction Bus20
Manufacturing Bus10
Wholesale Trade Bus17
  
Retail Trade Bus43
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus24
Information Bus8
  
Finance & Insurance Bus20
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus9
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus16
Legal Services Bus5
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus2
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus4
Educational Services Bus13
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus29
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus5
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus17
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus64
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus8
Public Administration Bus33

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

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