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Hays

County:
Ellis County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
8.643
State:
Kansas

Hays is a city located in Ellis County, Kansas. Hays has a 2026 population of 21,213. It is also the county seat of Ellis County. Hays is currently growing at a rate of 0.3% annually and its population has increased by 0.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 21,152 in 2020.

21.2K
Total Population
2,454
Density (mi²)
64 0.3%
Growth

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)