Thayer, Iowa (population 266) is a small town located in Taylor County. The population density of the area is 6 people per square mile, making it a very rural area. This small town is home to several local businesses including the Thayer Feed & Grain Store, the Thayer Cafe, and the Thayer Theater. Year-round outdoor activities here include fishing at nearby Thurman Lake, hunting in the surrounding woods, and 4-wheeling on local trails. Notable organizations include the VFW Post and the American Legion Post. Community events hosted regularly in Thayer include an annual Fourth of July Celebration with fireworks, a holiday bazaar at Christmas time, a summer music festival, and a variety of sporting events such as softball tournaments and snowmobile races.
The population in Thayer (zip 50254) is 266. There are 6 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Thayer (zip 50254) is 34.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Thayer (zip 50254) is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Thayer (zip 50254)
- 83.6% are married
- 14.2% are divorced
- 11.5% are married with children
- 9.2% have children, but are single
Race in Thayer (zip 50254)
- 98.5% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 1.5% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander