Nebraska

Thayer

5,034
2020 population
1880
first census record
15
census records

About Thayer

Thayer, Nebraska, first appears in the United States federal census in 1880, when it recorded a population of 6,113. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 5,034.

Its recorded population peaked at 14,775 in 1910, and has since declined by roughly 66 percent.

On the ground today, 2 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20205,034
20105,228
20006,055
19906,635
19807,582
19707,779
19609,118
195010,563
194012,262
193013,684
192013,976
191014,775
190014,325
189012,738
18806,113
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Historic places in Thayer

National Register of Historic Places listings in Thayer, Nebraska.

US Post Office-Hebron
Hebron
Dill, Richard E., House
Alexandria

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Frequently asked about Thayer

When does Thayer first appear in the US census?
Thayer, Nebraska first appears in the federal census in 1880, with a recorded population of 6,113.
What is the population of Thayer?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Thayer had a recorded population of 5,034.
When did Thayer's population peak?
Thayer's recorded population peaked at 14,775 in 1910.
How many historic places are in Thayer?
2 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Thayer, Nebraska.
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