Thayer, Nebraska
Village · Population 51 · #481 in Nebraska
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About Thayer
Thayer, NE is a tiny community located in central Nebraska, home to 51 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Thayer is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.28 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 182 residents per square mile.
📰 Thayer News Today
- Thayer Central High School (Hebron, NE) Volleyball MaxPreps · Aug 14
- From fields to fair: Thayer County Antique Tractor Drive rolls on for 16th year KOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports | Lincoln, NE · Aug 12
- Thayer County man arrested after pursuit on Friday Central Nebraska Today · Jun 29
- How many people live in Thayer County, NE? USAFacts · Apr 6
- Nebraska man found dead beneath several large pipes in Thayer County, authorities say - KLKN-TV KLKN-TV · Apr 9
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What Makes Thayer Unique
- One of 6 places in the US named Thayer — but the Nebraska one has a character all its own.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.28 sq mi.
- With 51 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNebraska
TypeVillage
Population (2024)51
Rank in state#481 of 528
Land area0.28 sq mi
Density182/sq mi
Coordinates40.9703, -97.4967