Thayer County Target Industries

Businesses of all types are growing in Thayer County because of our supportive environment, low cost of living and available workforce. 

The employment rate in Thayer County has grown by 1.84% from 2018. The most popular employment sector for those individuals who live in Thayer County is Health Care and Social Assistance, Manufacturing, Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting, and Retail Trade. These industries make up individuals in the workforce that are experienced in management, production, office and administration.

Workforce

Total Businesses

385

Total Employed

2,905

Workers 16+

2,478

2022 HealthCare/Social Assist

cp-industries

Businesses

23

Employed

665

2022 Wholesale Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

17

Employed

474

2022 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

14

Employed

370

2022 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

53

Employed

212

2022 Other Service excl Pub Admin

cp-industries

Businesses

61

Employed

151

2022 Public Administration

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Businesses

30

Employed

148

Some
High School

189

Graduated
High School

1,175

Associates
Degree

580

Bachelor's
Degree

528

Graduate
Degree

204

Average Commute Time

14 min.



Resident Commuters

2,009

Non-Resident Commuters

370

Drive Alone

2,013

Carpooled

184

Public

1

Work At Home

121

 

State and Local Target Industries 

The following target industries have been identified by the state of Nebraska due to our existing business ecosystem, educational opportunities, workforce, connectivity and local assets. Click here for more information on each of the below target industries. 

  • Agribusiness and food processing
  • Biosciences
  • Advanced manufacturing 
  • Renewable energy
  • Financial services
  • IT and data services
  • Health and medical services
  • Business services
  • Tourism and hospitality
  • Transportation and logistics
  • Call centers and e-commerce
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