Thayer County, Nebraska Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Thayer County, Nebraska
Thayer County, Nebraska Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
4,901
Median Age
46.0
Male Median
45.6
Female Median
46.5
Thayer County, Nebraska Population Growth
Thayer County, Nebraska Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -6.9%%.
-6.9%% Growth
Thayer County, Nebraska Age & Gender Pyramid
Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Thayer County, Nebraska Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 46.0 | 4,901 |
| 2023 | 46.2 | 4,938 |
| 2022 | 45.9 | 5,006 |
| 2021 | 46.2 | 5,053 |
| 2020 | 46.8 | 5,000 |
| 2019 | 46.5 | 5,057 |
| 2018 | 47.0 | 5,098 |
| 2017 | 48.2 | 5,133 |
| 2016 | 48.3 | 5,163 |
| 2015 | 48.9 | 5,182 |
| 2014 | 48.9 | 5,194 |
| 2013 | 49.5 | 5,187 |
| 2012 | 48.8 | 5,195 |
| 2011 | 48.7 | 5,231 |
| 2010 | 48.3 | 5,262 |
Thayer County, Nebraska Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4.9% |
| 5–17 | 17.7% |
| 18–24 | 6.4% |
| 25–34 | 9.2% |
| 35–54 | 22.2% |
| 55–64 | 14.2% |
| 65+ | 25.3% |
Dependency Ratios for Thayer County, Nebraska
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 92.2
- Youth Dependency:
- 43.6
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 48.6
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Thayer County, Nebraska
The median age in Thayer County, Nebraska is 46.0 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Thayer County, Nebraska is 4,901.
In Thayer County, Nebraska, seniors (ages 65+) make up 25.3% of the population, while children under 18 represent 17.7%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Thayer County, Nebraska is becoming younger.