Thayer, Illinois
Thayer: City in Illinois, United States of America
About
Thayer is a city located in the county of Sangamon in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 693 and a population density of 1,136 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 651 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Thayer
| Population : | 651 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Sangamon County |
| Postal code : | 62689 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 217 |
| Area : | 0.61 km2 |
| Altitude : | 646 feet / 197 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 02:56:52 (18th April 2024) |
| Density : | 1,067 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.45% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Thayer is located at 39°32'17"N 89°45'47"W (39.5381100, -89.7631500).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Thayer decreased by 6.45% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 693 | - | census |
| 2011 | 696 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 695 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 691 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 689 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 683 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 678 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 670 | -1.19% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 664 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 655 | -1.37% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 651 | -0.61% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 53,519 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 48,744 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 9.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 53,915 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 48,744 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.7% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 26.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 11.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.9% |
| White only, percent : | 66.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 10.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 1.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 9.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 30.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 45.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,221 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 25.8% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 56.9% |
Thayer zip code is 62689.
County name: Sangamon, County
fips: 17167
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 56.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $349,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,083 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $531 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,026 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 18,577 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.84 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 41.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 93.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 87.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 83.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 29.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.7% |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 547,814 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $11,062 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $70,699 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $32,298 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 15.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,781 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,935 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,301 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,497 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,918 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 260 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,055 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,275.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 21.43 |
Schools in Thayer
College & universities near Thayer, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 367972 | Capital Area School of Practical Nursing | Springfield (IL) | 62712-3803 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Thayer, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRV | Carlinville | 128 Alton Rd. | RAIL |
| SPI | Springfield station | East Washington and North Third Sts. | RAIL |
| LCN | Lincoln | Broadway and North Chicago Sts. | RAIL |
| ALN | Alton | 3400 College Ave. | RAIL |
| STL | Gateway Transportation Center | 551 South 16th St. | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Thayer , Missouri city with a population of 2,103 people.
- Thayer , Kansas city in Neosho County, Kansas, United States with a population of 465 people.
- Thayer , Iowa city in Union County, Iowa, United States with a population of 58 people.
- Thayer , Nebraska human settlement in York County, Nebraska, United States of America with a population of 49 people.
Other cities in Sangamon County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sangamon County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield | 113,671 | The capital of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County. |
| Chatham | 13,159 | Village in Illinois, USA |
| Woodside | 10,484 | Township in Sangamon County, Illinois |
| Sherman | 4,660 | Village in Illinois, USA |
| Auburn | 4,591 | City in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States |
| Rochester | 3,715 | Village in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States |
| Riverton | 3,430 | Village in Illinois |
| Pawnee | 2,646 | City in Oklahoma |
| Buckhart | 1,679 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Jerome | 1,575 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Southern View | 1,557 | City in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Williamsville | 1,490 | Village in the United States |
| Leland Grove | 1,451 | City in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States |
| Grandview | 1,369 | City in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America |
| New Berlin | 1,329 | Township in Sangamon County, Illinois |
| Divernon | 1,096 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
