Thayer County, Nebraska
Thayer County: County in Nebraska, United States
About
Thayer County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2010 census, the population was 5,228 and a population density of 4 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 4,887 inhabitants. Its county seat is Hebron. The county was created 152 years ago in 1871.
Quick Facts about Thayer County
| Population : | 4,887 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Nebraska (United States) |
| Different from : | Thayer |
| Area : | 1490 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.2% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.8% |
| Named for : | John Milton Thayer |
| Altitude : | 1,450 feet / 442 meters |
| Capital : | Hebron |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1872 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 13:49:01 (19th April 2024) |
| Density : | 3 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.98% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Thayer County is located at 40°10'35"N 97°35'42"W (40.1762900, -97.5949200). It has 3 neighbors: Republic County, Fillmore County and Nuckolls County.
Thayer County map
icon to open full mode. View satellite images
The largest city of Thayer County is Hebron with a population of 1,434. Other cities include, Deshler population 711, Chester population 218, Hubbell population 64 and Belvidere population 45. See all Thayer County cities & populated places.
Thayer County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Thayer County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hebron | 1,434 | County seat of Thayer County, Nebraska, United States |
| Deshler | 711 | City in Thayer County, Nebraska, United States |
| Davenport | 278 | Village in Nebraska |
| Bruning | 264 | Village in Nebraska, USA |
| Chester | 218 | Human settlement in Thayer County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Alexandria | 168 | Village in Thayer County, Nebraska |
| Carleton | 86 | Village in Thayer County, Nebraska, United States |
| Byron | 78 | Village in the United States |
| Hubbell | 64 | Human settlement in Nebraska, USA |
| Belvidere | 45 | Human settlement in Thayer County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Gilead | 37 | Village in the United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Thayer County
Thayer County has 3 neighbours.
- Republic County county in Kansas, United States
- Fillmore County county in Nebraska, United States
- Nuckolls County county in Nebraska, United States of America
- Hebron
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Thayer County decreased by 6.98% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,228 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,170 | -1.12% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,145 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,179 | 0.66% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,213 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,129 | -1.64% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,080 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,034 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,039 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,003 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,887 | -2.37% | estimation process |
Nebraska Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas County | 574,332 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Omaha | 478,393 | The largest city in Nebraska and the center of the Omaha metropolitan area. |
| Lancaster County | 320,650 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Lincoln | 290,505 | The capital of Nebraska and the center of the Lincoln metropolitan area. |
| Sarpy County | 188,856 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Hall County | 61,028 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Bellevue | 53,270 | The most populous city in Sarpy County, Nebraska. |
| Grand Island | 51,004 | The most populous city in Hall County, Nebraska. |
| Buffalo County | 50,114 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
| Dodge County | 36,222 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Scotts Bluff County | 35,299 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Madison County | 34,813 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Lincoln County | 34,347 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Kearney | 34,235 | City in and county seat of Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States |
| Platte County | 33,364 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Adams County | 31,321 | County in Nebraska, United States |
