| Thayer, Kansas | |
| Settlement Type: | City |
| Image Map1: | Map of Neosho Co, Ks, USA.png |
| Map Caption1: | KDOT map of Neosho County (legend) |
| Coordinates: | 37.4889°N -95.4767°W |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | United States |
| Subdivision Type1: | State |
| Subdivision Name1: | Kansas |
| Subdivision Type2: | County |
| Subdivision Name2: | Neosho |
| Subdivision Type3: | Township |
| Established Title: | Founded |
| Established Date: | 1870 |
| Established Title1: | Platted |
| Established Date1: | 1870 |
| Established Title2: | Incorporated |
| Established Date2: | 1871 |
| Named For: | Nathaniel Thayer |
| Leader Title: | Mayor |
| Area Footnotes: | [1] |
| Area Total Sq Mi: | 0.80 |
| Area Land Sq Mi: | 0.75 |
| Area Water Sq Mi: | 0.05 |
| Area Total Km2: | 2.07 |
| Area Land Km2: | 1.95 |
| Area Water Km2: | 0.12 |
| Unit Pref: | Imperial |
| Elevation Ft: | 1024 |
| Population As Of: | 2020 |
| Population Total: | 432 |
| Population Density Sq Mi: | auto |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Timezone: | CST |
| Utc Offset: | -6 |
| Timezone Dst: | CDT |
| Utc Offset Dst: | -5 |
| Postal Code Type: | ZIP code |
| Postal Code: | 66776 |
| Area Code Type: | Area code |
| Area Code: | 620 |
| Blank Name: | FIPS code |
| Blank1 Name: | GNIS ID |
| Blank1 Info: | 2396047 |
Thayer is a city in Neosho County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 432.[2]
Thayer was laid out in the fall of 1870 when the railroad was extended to that point.[3] [4] It was named for Nathaniel Thayer, a railroad employee.[5] [6] The town was built up quickly and was incorporated as a city in 1871.[7]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.8sqmi, of which, 0.75sqmi is land and 0.05sqmi is water.[8]
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Thayer has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[9]
As of the census[10] of 2010, there were 497 people, 197 households, and 136 families residing in the city. The population density was 662.7PD/sqmi. There were 221 housing units at an average density of 294.7/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.6% White, 0.8% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 3.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.
There were 197 households, of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.9% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.0% were non-families. 27.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.05.
The median age in the city was 37.1 years. 25.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.6% were from 25 to 44; 25% were from 45 to 64; and 14.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.7% male and 46.3% female.
As of the census[11] of 2000, there were 500 people, 183 households, and 137 families residing in the city. The population density was 751.5sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 203 housing units at an average density of 305.1sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the city was 95.60% White, 1.40% Native American, 1.40% from other races, and 1.60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.20% of the population.
There were 183 households, out of which 39.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.0% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.6% were non-families. 21.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.18.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.8% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 17.4% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $35,288, and the median income for a family was $38,250. Males had a median income of $25,625 versus $18,906 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,497. About 8.9% of families and 9.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.7% of those under age 18 and 18.4% of those age 65 or over.
Thayer is served by USD 447 Cherryvale.[12]
Thayer High School was closed through school unification. Thayer schools mascot is the Flyer.[13]