Thayer County GIS Maps
Thayer County, Nebraska, has 5,034 residents across 5,903 parcels and covers 573.8 square miles. The population declined 3.7% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Thayer County is 31169.
Hebron is the county's largest population center. Thayer County also includes 11 zip codes, 6 public school districts and 24 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Thayer County Trends
- Population
- 5,034▾
- Median Home Value
- $106,200▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 2,148▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Thayer County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Thayer County Parcels
Thayer County has 5,903 mapped parcels covering 359,730 acres. The median assessed value is $174,728. The median lot size is 4.75 acres. 2,730 parcels are 10 acres or larger. Site addresses, assessed values and lot sizes are on nearly every parcel. Browse the interactive Thayer County Parcel viewer here.
Thayer County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 5,903 | 100% |
| Owner name | 0 | 0% |
| Owner mailing address | 0 | 0% |
| Site address | 5,901 | 99.9% |
| Land use code | 5,903 | 100% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 5,903 | 100% |
| Land value | 5,903 | 100% |
| Improvement value | 5,903 | 100% |
| Acreage | 5,903 | 100% |
| Parcel boundary | 5,903 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Thayer County parcel records.
Thayer County Population
Thayer County had 5,034 residents in 2020. That was 3.7% lower than in 2010. Thayer County had 1,021 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 9 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Hebron, Deshler and Davenport.
Population Trend in Thayer County NE
Thayer County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Thayer County Zip Codes
Thayer County has 11 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Hebron (68370), Deshler (68340) and Davenport (68335). Hebron is the largest zip by population, with about 1,954 residents or 39% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 68% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Thayer County NE
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68370 | Hebron | 1,954 | ▾ -5.8% |
| 68340 | Deshler | 933 | ▾ -5.9% |
| 68335 | Davenport | 535 | ▴ 3.3% |
| 68322 | Bruning | 420 | ▾ -4.5% |
| 68327 | Chester | 329 | ▴ 10% |
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Thayer County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Thayer County Demographics
Thayer County has a median age of 46.2, which makes the county a little older than Nebraska overall. About 22.9% of residents are under 18, while 25% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 65 and over at about 25% of the population, which points to an older population profile. About 23% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 34.1%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Thayer County NE
Median Age
46.2
Under 18
22.9%
Age 65+
25%
Bachelor's+
23%
Thayer County School Districts
Thayer County is served by 6 public school districts with 2,148 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Fairbury Public Schools, Thayer Central Community Schools and Deshler Public Schools. Those three districts account for about 74% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Thayer County NE
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairbury Public Schools | 906 | 42.2% | ▾ -0.2% |
| Thayer Central Community Schools | 447 | 20.8% | ▴ 4.4% |
| Deshler Public Schools | 246 | 11.5% | ▴ 3.4% |
| Meridian Public Schools | 219 | 10.2% | ▾ -1.4% |
| Bruning-Davenport Unified School System | 187 | 8.7% | ▴ 3.3% |
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Thayer County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Thayer County Housing & Real Estate
Thayer County has a median home value of $106,200 and a median gross rent of $738. About 76% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Nebraska median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $198,250 and homes spent about 116 days on the market.
Thayer County Housing Mix
Thayer County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Thayer County Housing Trends
Thayer County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Thayer County, NE
Thayer County has 284 business listings across 148 categories. The largest categories in Thayer County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (21, 7.4%), Libraries (6, 2.1%), and Restaurants (6, 2.1%). The full Thayer County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Thayer County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Thayer County, NE
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 21 | 7.4% |
| Libraries | 6 | 2.1% |
| Restaurants | 6 | 2.1% |
| Gas Stations | 6 | 2.1% |
| Auto Repair | 5 | 1.8% |
| Elementary School | 5 | 1.8% |
| Professional Services | 5 | 1.8% |
| Convenience Stores | 5 | 1.8% |
| Public And Government Association | 5 | 1.8% |
| Post Offices | 5 | 1.8% |
Thayer County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| The Rivers Edge - Hebron, NE | Accommodation | Hebron |
| Courtney Farnstrom CPA LLC | Accountant | Byron |
| Norder Supply | Agricultural Service | Bruning |
| JBI Enterprises | Agriculture | Alexandria |
| Hebron Municipal Airport | Airport | Hebron |
| Blue Bison | American Restaurants | Hebron |
| Old Tavern Antique Co. | Antique Store | Bruning |
| BAO Gallery | Art Gallery | Chester |
| The Land of Milk and Honey Soap | Arts And Crafts | Belvidere |
| Courtyard Terrace | Assisted Living Facility | Hebron |
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Thayer County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Thayer County Basemaps
Thayer County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Thayer County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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