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The City of Thayer had a population of 2,333 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Thayer is located at latitude 36.5245 and longitude -91.5382 in Oregon County. The formal boundaries for the City of Thayer encompass a land area of 2.44 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Oregon County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The City of Thayer has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Thayer is located within Township of Thayer, a minor civil division (MCD) of Oregon County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,333 (100%) |
| Population Density | 955 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 13 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $37,417 |
| Per Capita Income | $18,973 |
| Median Home Value | $67,500 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,077 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 623 (57.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 292 (27.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 162 (15.0%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 915 |
| Average Household Size | 2.47 |
| Family Households | 565 (61.7%) |
The table below compares Thayer to the other 1,082 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Missouri by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 247 | 77th |
| Population Density | # 390 | 64th |
| Median Household Income | # 943 | 13th |
| Per Capita Income | # 962 | 11th |
| Diversity Index | # 696 | 36th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Missouri Census Data Comparison Tool.
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