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 154 years ago in 1871.
County Snapshot
Thayer County at a glance
Thayer County currently has 11 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
11
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Nebraska counties
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HebronPopulation 1,434
Top linked places
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% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.1763,-97.5949 |
| Named for | John Milton Thayer |
| Altitude | 1,450 feet / 442 meters |
| Capital | Hebron |
| Establishment | January 01, 1872 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 17:26:50 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 3 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -6.98% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 74℉ Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
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.
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The largest city of Thayer County is Hebron with a population of 1,434. Other cities include, Deshler population 711, Davenport population 278, Bruning population 264 and Chester population 218. 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 |
Weather
A slight chance of rain showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipit...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Thayer County
Official Website- 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 |
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|---|---|---|
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