Thayer, Iowa
Thayer: City in Union County, Iowa, United States
About
Thayer is a city located in the county of Union in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 59 and a population density of 246 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 58 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Thayer
| Population : | 58 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Union County |
| Postal code : | 50254 |
| Area : | 0.24 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0% |
| Land as percent of area : | 100% |
| Altitude : | 1,106 feet / 337 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 06:49:51 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 242 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.72% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Thayer is located at 41°1'41"N 94°3'3"W (41.0280500, -94.0507800).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Thayer decreased by 1.72% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 59 | - | census |
| 2011 | 59 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 59 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 59 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 59 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 56 | -5.36% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 56 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 56 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 55 | -1.82% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 55 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 58 | 5.17% | estimation process |
Thayer zip code is 50254.
County name: Union, County
fips: 19175
Schools in Thayer
College & universities near Thayer, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 154396 | Southwestern Community College | Creston (IA) | 50801 |
| 153366 | Graceland University-Lamoni | Lamoni (IA) | 50140 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Thayer, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OSC | Osceola | Main & East Clay Streets | RAIL |
| CRN | Creston | Pine and Adams Avenue | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Thayer , Missouri city with a population of 2,103 people.
- Thayer , Illinois city in Illinois, United States of America with a population of 651 people.
- Thayer , Kansas city in Neosho County, Kansas, United States with a population of 465 people.
- Thayer , Nebraska human settlement in York County, Nebraska, United States of America with a population of 49 people.
Other cities in Union County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Union County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Creston | 7,660 | City in Iowa |
| Afton | 825 | City in Union County, Iowa |
| Lorimor | 341 | City in Union County, Iowa, United States |
| Cromwell | 105 | City in Iowa, United-States |
| Arispe | 96 | Human settlement in Union County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Shannon City | 69 | Human settlement in Iowa, United States of America |
