Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Thayer, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,333

Median Agei

40.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93.1%2,173

Two or More

5.8%136

Hispanic/Latino

0.7%17

Other

0.2%5

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.2%78

High School Diploma

33.9%507

Some College (<1 yr)

9.2%137

Some College (1+ yr)

10.4%155

Associate's Degree

5.5%83

Bachelor's Degree

7.3%109

Master's Degree

12.1%181

Professional Degree

0.7%10

HS or Higher

84.2%

BA or Higher

20%

Graduate+

12.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$97,100

Median Renti

$968

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

86.9%219

Renter-Occupied

13.1%33

Total Units

289

Homeownership

86.9%

Vacancy Rate

12.8%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$62,083

Mean Household Incomei

$82,348

Per Capita Incomei

$39,425

Poverty Ratei

10.4%

Unemploymenti

4.3%

Labor Forcei

276

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2%5

$10K–$15K

0.8%2

$15K–$20K

2.8%7

$20K–$25K

4.8%12

$25K–$30K

0.8%2

$30K–$35K

16.3%41

$35K–$40K

4.4%11

$40K–$45K

7.1%18

$45K–$50K

2.8%7

$50K–$60K

4.4%11

$60K–$75K

11.9%30

$75K–$100K

8.7%22

$100K–$125K

8.3%21

$125K–$150K

10.3%26

$150K–$200K

8.7%22

$200K+

6%15

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

61(14.3% of civilian adults)