Thayer County, NE County Profile

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

Population2000201020222027
Thayer County, NE6,0555,2284,9784,829

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16

Population by Age

Population201020222027
0-4304255248
5-9280276262
10-14321273297
15-19315254240
20-24152184151
25-29205226192
30-34221222233
35-39225225215
40-44295242239
45-49361263261
50-54413298254
55-59420358297
60-64369437358
65-69307386406
70-74275350370
75-79243284331
80-84231195234
85+291250241
18+4,1114,0153,871
Median Age495152

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16

Population by Race

Thayer County, NE2022
Total4,978.000
White Alone95.520
Black Alone0.200
American Indian Alone0.300
Asian Alone0.200
Pacific Islander Alone0.120
Some Other Race0.900
Two or More Races2.750
Hispanic Origin2.770
Diversity Index13.600

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16

Growth Rate

Thayer County, NE2022 - 2027
Population-0.61%
Households-0.70%
Families-0.73%
Median Household Income2%
Per Capita Income2%

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16

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Housing
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Households

Population2000201020222027
Households2,5412,2962,1132,040
Housing Units2,8282,7312,4322,326
Owner Occupied Units1,6801,644
Renter Occupied Units433396
Vacant Units319286

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16

Home Value

Thayer County, NE20222027
Median Home Value$85,340$90,038
Average Home Value$130,967$142,473
<$50,000435400
$50,000 - $99,999573527
$100,000 - $149,999187172
$150,000 - $199,999160172
$200,000 - $249,9996973
$250,000 - $299,999113130
$300,000 - $399,9994959
$400,000 - $499,9994452
$500,000 - $749,9995059
$1,000,000 +00

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later69
2000-200989
1990-1999156
1980-1989202
1970-1979369
1960-1969289
1950-1959247
1940-1949182
1939 or Before1,148

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16

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Income
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Income

Thayer County, NE20222027
Median Household$59,357$66,388
Average Household$86,905$98,567
Per Capita$36,907$41,658

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16

Household Income Base

Thayer County, NE2022
<$15,000149
$15,000 - $24,999162
$25,000 - $34,999182
$35,000 - $49,999359
$50,000 - $74,999431
$75,000 - $99,999307
$100,000 - $149,999285
$150,000 - $199,999114
$200,000+124

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16

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Employees
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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+2,478
In-County Residents2,009
Out-of-County Residents370
Drive Alone2,013
Carpooled184
Public Transport1
Work at Home121
Less than 5 minutes536
5-9 minutes608
10-14 minutes271
15-19 minutes246
20-24 minutes259
25-29 minutes107
30-34 minutes151
35-39 minutes56
40-44 minutes25
45-59 minutes56
60-89 minutes35
90+ minutes7
Average Travel Time14

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees2,905
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt106
Mining3
Utilities18
Construction79
Manufacturing88
Wholesale Trade474
  
Retail Trade212
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers34
Furn & Home Furnish Str0
Electronics & Appl Store1
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip34
Food & Beverage Stores59
Health/Pers Care Stores16
Gasoline Stations24
Clothing/Accessory Store2
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music16
General Merchandise Str8
Misc Store Retailers18
Nonstore Retailers0
  
Transportation/Warehouse127
Information34
  
Finance & Insurance122
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn81
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv0
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other41
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing29
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv51
Legal Services12
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises25
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt11
Educational Services370
HealthCare/Social Assist665
Arts/Entertainment/Rec19
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs138
Accommodation7
Food Srv/Drinking Places131
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin151
Auto Repair/Maintenance15
Public Administration Emp148

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16

Educational Attainment (25+)

Thayer County, NE2022
Some High School189
Graduated High School1,175
Associates Degree580
Bachelor's Degree528
Graduate Degree204

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16

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Businesses
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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses385
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus27
Mining Bus1
Utilities Bus3
Construction Bus23
Manufacturing Bus10
Wholesale Trade Bus17
  
Retail Trade Bus53
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus12
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus0
Electronics & Appl Store Bus1
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus11
Food & Beverage Stores Bus7
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus3
Gasoline Stations Bus3
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus1
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus4
General Merchandise Str Bus2
Misc Store Retailers Bus6
Nonstore Retailers Bus3
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus26
Information Bus7
  
Finance & Insurance Bus25
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus9
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus0
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus16
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus7
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus17
Legal Services Bus4
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus2
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus5
Educational Services Bus14
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus23
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus4
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus16
Accommodation Bus2
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus14
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus61
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus8
Public Administration Bus30

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16

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