Thayer

Village in Sangamon County, Illinois

Aerial view of Thayer, Illinois
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Thayer is a village in Sangamon County, Illinois, with 632 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 646 ft (197 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Virden, 2.5 miles S.

About Thayer

Thayer is a village in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, Thayer had a population of 632. It is part of the Springfield, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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Living in Thayer

Median household income
$62,083
Median home value
$97,100
Median rent
$968/mo
Median age
46.4
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Thayer, IL population

Thayer had 632 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census632
Density1,035 per sq mi (400 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Thayer at a glance

StateIllinois (IL)
CountySangamon County
TypeVillage
Population632 (2020)
Land area0.61 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Elevation646 ft (197 m)
Coordinates39.5404° N, 89.7580° W
ZIP code62689
Census code (GEOID)1774860

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Frequently asked questions about Thayer

What county is Thayer in?

Thayer is in Sangamon County, Illinois.

What is the population of Thayer, IL?

632 people lived in Thayer at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Thayer, IL?

The ZIP code of Thayer is 62689.

What is the elevation of Thayer?

646 feet (197 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Thayer?

Virden (2.5 mi), Auburn (2.6 mi), Divernon (5.9 mi), Girard (6.6 mi), Farmersville (8.9 mi).

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