Thayer County, NE Demographics
Thayer County, NE is the 56th most populous of 93 counties in Nebraska, with 5,034 residents across 574 square miles. That is about 9 people per square mile.
At the 2020 census
| Population | 5,034 |
|---|---|
| Land area | 574 sq mi |
| Density | 9 / sq mi |
Data: 2020 Census · American Community Survey 2024
How Thayer County compares to the US
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Central Location: Thayer County, NE
Measured from the county's main population center using 2020 census blocks.
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Census tracts in Thayer County, NE
| Name | Population | Sq mi | Per sq mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 9631 | 2,657 | 346.0 | 8 |
| Census Tract 9632 | 2,377 | 227.8 | 10 |
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This page shows demographics for a US county from the 2020 census and the American Community Survey: population, land area, density, urban share, and how the county compares to national averages for income, housing, age, and more.
Counties subdivide into census tracts, listed below with their populations. The drive-time and radius tables measure the population around the county's main population center.