Hays Population

2011–2026

996

2026 projection

5.2% since 2020 (increase)

02004006008001K1.2K20122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Hays. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
2026996+101.01%
2025986+190.98%
2023967-12811.69%
20221,095-554.78%
20211,150+20321.44%
2020947+171.83%
2019930-666.63%
2018996-100.99%
20171,006-171.66%
20161,023-655.97%

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Hays Demographics

37.3median age

Median age

Female39.5 yrs
Male33.2 yrs

Adults

738
114 seniors · 15%624 other adults

Sex

Female 50.3% · 508Male 49.7% · 501

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 10 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Hays Income

$52,250median household income

Median household income

$52,250

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$43,824

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

23.7%

About 1 in 4 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Hays Marital Status

26% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married26%27%26%
Never married53%58%48%
Divorced11%14%9%
Widowed9%0%18%
Separated<1%2%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201